Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
Good morning, Amarillo.
🏘️ Community
Local events brighten the weekend in the Texas Panhandle with free DQ vanilla cones + dinosaur adventures at Jurassic Quest + an astronaut-themed screening at Cinergy on March 19.
Highlights include folk concerts + a St. Patrick’s 7K race + ZZ Top performing at the Civic Center on March 22.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park expects to break its March attendance record after welcoming 31,000 visitors in the first 2½ weeks, with officials predicting over 50,000 guests by month-end — visitors should reserve passes and bring water and proper footwear.
🚧 Accidents
On March 18, a grass fire near Mulberry Creek — close to a data center — prompted an evacuation after a car crashed and caught fire, though roads have reopened as firefighters worked to contain the 250-acre blaze.
💼 Business
An Amarillo delivery driver explained that waiting on orders without tips cuts into his earnings.
He picked up a Chick-fil-A lunch order for a customer who texted about being late and left the food with a school employee (a common workaround) to avoid missing other deliveries.
Xcel Energy, based in Amarillo, was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the seventh year, joining three U.S. providers (from 138 global honorees) for top ratings in ethics and compliance.
Its strong programs support ongoing grid upgrades for reliable energy.
🎭 Culture
Lorene Lacer, a passionate advocate for the arts, died March 15 at 95.
A memorial service is scheduled today at 2 p.m. at Paramount Baptist Church, with entombment to follow at Llano Cemetery (Pantheon Mausoleum).
🏛️ Government
The Amarillo Fire Department has added its fourth paramedic engine to Station 12 (3100 S.W.
58th Ave) to boost advanced life support, with emergency calls making up 60-70% of responses.
🏥 Health
North Heights Medical Clinic faces closure if patient numbers do not increase soon.
The clinic, which opened in June 2024 to offer affordable care near home, urges local residents to schedule appointments and spread the word to keep it open.
📰 Lifestyle
Sweet Times Villages opened on March 12 on Westgate Parkway as a new indoor play area where children can learn, share, and use their imaginations.
Admission is $10.95 for kids ages 2 to 9, and memberships, party options, and field trip opportunities are coming soon.
On Tuesday, residents and friends at The Legacy at Town Square enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl.
The event offered themed treats, festive decorations, and photo spots — a lively celebration that brought the community together.
🎉 Amarillo Events
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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.
Yellow City Comic Convention 2026
April 17-19 — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Cost varies — Celebrate fandom with cosplay, artists, panels, and celebrity guests at this community favorite.
Music Through the Generations
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Arts in the Sunset — Ticketed event — Experience the evolution of chamber music from Beethoven to Brahms.
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