Jax Welborn's Route 66 Community Art Gallery, Get Your Pics on Route 66 shop and Pics by Jax Studio in Waynesville, Missouri, will close on Oct. 9 after she unexpectedly was served an eviction notice Monday from her landlord. It feels like the sudden death of a loved one," Welborn said on a Facebook post. … Continue reading Eviction notice served to Jax Welborn’s Route 66 Community Art Gallery, other shops in Waynesville
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
Fast TV Network, Classical Gas museum, NM 66 Association relocating to Tucumcari
The Albuquerque-based Fast TV Network and the Classical Gas Museum of Embudo, New Mexico, will relocate to a vacant Kmart building along Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, by summer. Mike Lee, CEO and president of Fast TV, made the announcement today during a news conference in Tucumcari, as did Johnnie Meier, owner of the … Continue reading Fast TV Network, Classical Gas museum, NM 66 Association relocating to Tucumcari
Newest neon sign revealed in Tulsa’s Route 66 neon-sign grant program
A Tulsa design firm recently provided a sneak peek of the newest sign to be a part of that city's Route 66 neon-sign grant program. Brethren Design Co. posted on Instagram an image of the neon sign for a new location for one of the Chicken and the Wolf restaurants at Harvard Avenue and 11th … Continue reading Newest neon sign revealed in Tulsa’s Route 66 neon-sign grant program
Modified Big Boy statue added to Gearhead Curios in Galena
Gearhead Curios along Route 66 in Galena, Kansas, has a new addition -- a modified Big Boy statue from a Big Boy Restaurant. Instead of the Big Boy carrying a hamburger, he's hoisting four tires. That seems to be an appropriate modification for a site that once was a Texaco station. Gearhead Curios owner Aaron … Continue reading Modified Big Boy statue added to Gearhead Curios in Galena
Corndog-eating record broken during Mobil 1’s Route 66 tour stop in Albuquerque
A competitive eater reportedly gobbled 11 big corndogs in three minutes and broke a world record Saturday during Mobil 1's "Keep Route 66 Kickin'" tour at the Clowndog Hot Dog Parlor in Albuquerque. Geoff Esper of Massachusetts accomplished the feat, breaking the old record of eight in three minutes, according to Mobil 1's Facebook page … Continue reading Corndog-eating record broken during Mobil 1’s Route 66 tour stop in Albuquerque
Oklahoma City alderman seeks more protections for historic properties, including Gold Dome
An Oklahoma City councilman said he wants to identify and protect historic structures, including the Gold Dome on Route 66, after a landmark church was abruptly demolished last week. The distinctive, egg-shaped First Christian Church was torn down less than an hour after it was given a demolition permit, surprising many that included those who … Continue reading Oklahoma City alderman seeks more protections for historic properties, including Gold Dome
Groundbreaking set for Oct. 29 for improvements to Old Chain of Rocks Bridge site
The Great Rivers Greenway will hold a groundbreaking celebration at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 29 for improvements to the west side of the site. The Route 66 Association of Missouri several days ago emailed its members, informing them about the event at 10840 … Continue reading Groundbreaking set for Oct. 29 for improvements to Old Chain of Rocks Bridge site
Boots Court motel added to National Register of Historic Places
The Boots Court motel, a landmark along Route 66 in Carthage, Missouri, recently was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation was confirmed by a weekly email Friday from the National Park Service, which runs the program. According to the email, the Boots Court officially was listed on the National Register on … Continue reading Boots Court motel added to National Register of Historic Places
Book review: “Miles to Go: An African Family in Search of America Along Route 66”
Brennen Matthews' detailed travelogue, "Miles to Go: An African Family in Search of America Along Route 66" (Amazon link), explains the spark that led him to found and edit ROUTE Magazine. Because his multiracial family has roots in Kenya or Canada, the 280-page book published by University of New Mexico Press also provides a glimpse … Continue reading Book review: “Miles to Go: An African Family in Search of America Along Route 66”
Former University Lodge in Albuquerque reopens as Hotel Zazz boutique lodging
The former University Lodge motel along Route 66 in Albuquerque reopened a few weeks ago after months of renovations -- just in time for the city's fabled Balloon Fiesta -- and has been rechristened as the colorful Hotel Zazz. The Albuquerque Journal recently published a story about Hotel Zazz and owner Sharmin Dharas, who grew … Continue reading Former University Lodge in Albuquerque reopens as Hotel Zazz boutique lodging