RockArillo 66

11/05/2025

✨WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS!✨

A new project, titled “66 Stories from Route 66” has launched to capture stories of Amarillo’s portion of the Famous Route 66. This one-of-a-kind collaboration seeks to connect community residents, business owners and historians with the next generation of journalists and storytellers.

✨HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED✨

We are looking for adult storytellers that have deep ties to Route 66 and youth fellows to record, interpret and collaborate the stories of those narrators. 66 storytellers and 66 youth fellows in all. Applicants can visit the link below to apply!

✨WANNA HEAR THE BEST PART?!✨

These stores will help inspire a massive mural that will be installed along Route 66, AND an interactive storymap supported by the National Geographic Society!

This interactive, unique project is lead by Blank Spaces Murals and 2892 Miles To Go, with support from Visit Amarillo, Center City of Amarillo, and the City of Amarillo, Texas, and is certified through the National Centennial Celebration.

✨APPLICATION DEADLINES✨

Youth applications due November 17th.
Adult applications due November 24th.

Applications can be found at www.blankspacesmurals.org

11/03/2025

City of Amarillo's BIG Grant program next round of grant information.

The Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program is now accepting applications for the next round of funding! Don’t miss your chance to give your business exterior a major glow-up. ✨

Matching grants of up to 50% of total project costs, with a maximum match of $20,000 for projects costing $40,000 or more.

Businesses along Route 66 may receive a 75% match if completed before June 2026 — before the Route 66 Centennial Celebration.

The BIG Program can help local businesses shine with a fresh new sign, an updated façade, or other exterior improvements.

Eligible neighborhoods are included in this map: https://ow.ly/kM7x50Xk2Pc

Learn more & apply here: https://ow.ly/OTv050Xk2Pa

11/03/2025

Shared from Visit Amarillo