Good morning, Amarillo.

Weekend events run from today to March 15, including St. Patrick’s festivities in Shamrock, a ribbon cutting for the new Goodwill store at 2271 SE 27th Ave., FM90 alumni shifts + Pi Day activities at DHDC and PPHM, and a chamber music concert at Amarillo Botanical Gardens on March 14.

Martha’s Home is hosting a Collaboration Coalition meeting on Friday, March 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lucille and Leo Caiafa Jr. Center for Advancement, where Andrea’s Project and the High Plains Food Bank will share updates and local groups will connect (lunch provided).

A grass fire broke out in Randall County on March 11 at Eastern Road between Cemetery and Hungate, and the Canyon Fire Department said the 50-acre blaze was uncontained — multiple agencies are responding.

A local DoorDash driver in Amarillo nearly lost the ability to dash on demand after dropping below an 80% acceptance rate and accidentally ending his shift—he later redeemed one of his three Platinum Passes to keep his status.

Fire crews from Potter County and local agencies fought the Yellow Fire near Boys Ranch yesterday, staging equipment along Highway 1061 as they took brief breaks amid lingering smoke.

Amarillo City Council approved a 20-year lease (with renewable terms up to 35 years) for the Amarillo Zoo with nonprofit Amarillo Zoo and Sanctuary, Inc. that will manage daily operations while the city retains ownership and supports conservation and education with up to $900,000 in grant funding.

The City of Canyon has opened pre-applications for its Housing Rehabilitation Program to help low-to moderate-income homeowners with repairs and weatherization improvements; eligible residents may receive up to $25,000 in no-interest loans, and the city will accept applications through mid-April.

Arena football returns to Amarillo as the Amarillo War Birds prepare for their first home game on Friday at the Amarillo Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. The team has planned interactive fan activities, including a Texas Roadhouse row eating contest & games on the field.

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.

Jesus Journey Challenge

2:50-6:20 p.m. — High Plains Retreat Center — Registration fees apply — Experience a physical journey through the life of Jesus with team-based challenges.

Treasure & Mineral Show

5-9 p.m. on Friday & 2-?? p.m. on Saturday — Green Tree Village Apartments — Free admission — Discover gems and minerals at this family-friendly event hosted by the Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society.

2026 Spring Amarillo Job Fair

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Free entry — Connect with 80 to 100 employers and explore a variety of job opportunities face-to-face.