Good morning, Amarillo.

Tickets are on sale for The Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center’s annual gala Heroes & Legends: Striking Out Child Abuse featuring Ivan (Pudge) Rodriguez; the event by Chris Scharbauer will be held at Embassy Suites in downtown Amarillo on Tuesday, March 24 with a VIP reception at 5:45 p.m.

Mom Prom will take place on Saturday, April 25 at the Amarillo Civic Center North Exhibit Hall, inviting women to dance and support Amarillo Angels foster care programs.

Tables cost $1000 and general admission tickets at $60 go on sale on March 2 at noon.

Nerf Wars returns to the Amarillo Civic Center's Regency Room on March 13, inviting kids ages 6-15 to run, jump, and compete from 6 pm to 7:30 pm (tickets cost $15 and blasters and goggles are provided).

The Panhandle Council of Car Clubs will host the 41st Annual Make-A-Wish Car Show on Saturday, Mar.

7 and Sunday, Mar. 8 at the Civic Center. The event will showcase more than 300 vehicles & offer family fun while supporting children facing serious illnesses.

Holiday World RV will build a 36,149 sqft facility (showroom and service shop) at 12050 SE 3rd Ave, with construction starting in March and finishing in April 2027 to serve local RV fans.

North Heights Linen Service sold its 30,000 sqft laundry facility at 601 W.

Amarillo Blvd. to Canadian firm Ecotex on Feb. 19; the new owner retained all existing employees and will serve regional hospitals (including BSA Health System) to boost local processing capacity.

Don Harrington Discovery Center will host nine weeks of STEAM summer camps from June 1 until July 31 at Wildcat Bluff to engage kids aged 3 to 5, offering discounts for members and siblings + savings for bookings of four or more weeks.

A forensic audit at Amarillo College cleared former VP Chris Sharp of wrongdoing by finding no missing money and noting cost overruns on 2019 projects (Sharp now demands a public apology from leadership for his forced resignation).

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality commissioners will meet on Wednesday, Feb.

25 at 9:30 a.m. to consider Fermi America’s air permit application for its natural gas-fired power plant at the paused Project Matador site (public may watch via Zoom).

Wildfires burned across the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles on Feb.

19, prompting red flag warnings and high wind advisories. Oklahoma officials declared a state of emergency in three counties, and Amarillo’s National Weather Service reported that critical fire weather conditions persisted through the evening.

Family Support Services is hosting Connections in Real Life at Christ Church for Caprock High School upperclassmen in February to learn about teen dating violence red flags and healthy relationship boundaries.

Director Monica Balderas said students will visit themed tables (focused on coercive control and self-care) while enjoying lunch.

A new NFL Flag Football League gives Amarillo teens a safe way to play football this summer.

Registration is open and play begins on June 6 (for players aged 13 to 17).

Makeup Blowout Sale in Amarillo

10 AM - 5 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown — Free entrance — Enjoy up to 75% off on makeup, skincare, and hair care during this annual sale event.

Beginner All Gel Class - Amarillo, Texas

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo by IHG — Registration required — Dive into the exciting world of gel nails with hands-on instruction and techniques.

VOLUME 1 Launch Party

6-9 p.m. — Amarillo Club — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of The Scout Guide and enjoy local bites and DJ entertainment.

Conjunto Relincho & Los Villalobos Concert

9-11 p.m. — Hacienda Las Flores Event Center — Cost information not provided — Enjoy live performances by Conjunto Relincho and Los Villalobos in a vibrant atmosphere.

Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — O.H.M.S. Cafe & Bar — Tickets required — Celebrate an early St. Patrick's Day with games, contests, and plenty of green-themed fun in Amarillo.