Good morning, Amarillo.

Wonderland Park in Amarillo will open on Easter Weekend for its 75th season with fresh paint, new food options like burgers and pizza, and rides including the Texas Tornado covered by one admission price.

Season passes cost $59.99 (with day tickets at $34.99) and future attractions are planned.

Amarillo residents remain hopeful for an Aldi store as online job listings (some potentially from scammers) spark interest, yet the chain's official expansion plan omitted the city.

Discovery Center in Amarillo presents the interactive Dinosaurs in Motion exhibit featuring 14 life-size metal dinosaur sculptures that teach STEAM principles; it is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until May 10 (celebrating the center’s 50th anniversary).

Wildfire updates in the Oklahoma Panhandle show that the Lavender Fire is 100% contained at 18,423 acres, the Ranger Road Fire remains 55% contained across 283,283 acres, and the Stevens Fire is 90% contained; residents in Valle de Oro have begun assessing damage with a GoFundMe to aid recovery.

Two major Texas Panhandle wildfires were fully contained Sunday, Feb.

22; the 8 Ball fire (east of Amarillo) burned 13,500 acres and the Lavender fire (west of the city) burned 18,423 acres. Weather forecasts predict warmer temperatures that may bring renewed fire concerns.

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.