Amarillo Texas Local News - May 12, 2026

Amarillo Texas Local News Breaking news:Potter County Commissioners' Court convened on May 11 to address local government decisions affecting residents. County commissioners regularly make decisions on budgets, contracts, and policies that impact Amarillo area residents [5].Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming company of illegally collecting and profiting from user data, including data from children. The lawsuit alleges violations of Texas privacy laws and could have implications for Texas subscribers [2].Health officials are monitoring a hantavirus situation after an outbreak on a cruise ship near the Canary Islands. Oklahoma health officials report no suspected or confirmed cases in the state, but are watching the situation closely. Passengers from the affected ship have been evacuated to multiple countries for monitoring, with some transported to a specialized isolation unit in Nebraska [3][6][8].Weather:No significant weather events or emergency preparations were reported in this news cycle. Residents should continue to monitor local forecasts for any changes.Events:No specific local events were identified in this news cycle. Check back for updates on community gatherings and activities.local business:No local business openings, closings, or promotional events were reported in this news cycle.school:Texas public schools are experiencing a significant enrollment decline. Approximately 76,000 fewer students enrolled in Texas public schools this academic year, marking the first non-pandemic enrollment drop in nearly four decades. The decline reflects shifting demographic trends that could impact school funding and resource allocation across the state, including the Amarillo area [1].The Roundup:The federal government has sued New Mexico over a state law that prohibits counties and local law enforcement from assisting federal agents in immigration enforcement. The legal battle could have regional implications for border states [4].Survey work has begun in Washington, D.C. for the contested Trump Triumphal Arch project. The proposed monument has drawn both support and criticism as preliminary site testing gets underway [7].Two Israeli soldiers received military prison sentences for desecrating a Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon. The incident involved placing a cigarette in the mouth of the Christian statue . References https://abc7amarillo.com/newsletter-daily/texas-public-schools-see-first-non-pandemic-enrollment-drop-in-decades https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/texas-ag-ken-paxton-sues-netflix-alleging-illegal-data-collection-on-kids-users https://abc7amarillo.com/newsletter-daily/health-department-no-suspected-or-confirmed-cases-of-hantavirus-in-ok https://abc7amarillo.com/newsletter-daily/federal-government-sues-new-mexico-saying-state-law-blocks-immigration-enforcement https://amarillotribune.org/2026/05/11/need-to-know-potter-county-commissioners-court-may-11-2026/ https://abc7amarillo.com/news/nation-world...