Good Day
Amarillo
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families in Amarillo will soon take part in Easter egg hunts hosted by churches, parks, and nonprofits. Some events require registration (and a basket), so check local details to join the fun. NewsTalk 940 AM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ La Chula Vida Coffee Co. opened at 3703 Wolflin Ave on Feb. 16 and serves coffee from 7 am to 11 am, with a $5 discount for students who show school IDs (offering after-hours specials on Mondays and Tuesdays). NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum marked its one-year anniversary today after closing due to fire and safety issues, and officials, including WT President Walter Wendler & local leaders, are cautiously pursuing plans to reopen it with coordinated support. Amarillo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Panhandle Great 25 Nurses is accepting nominations for its annual nurse recognition program and opening scholarship applications for students pursuing nursing education (Texas Panhandle). Nominations close May 31 and scholarship applications close April 10, giving local healthcare professionals and future nurses a chance to be honored. NewsChannel 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo officials and Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center have launched a new plan to relocate prairie dogs from John Stiff Memorial Park to approved sites after past efforts failed; the project, assisted by an anonymous donor, will run for several months with animal health checks and burrow treatments. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ On March 11, the Amarillo Parks Board approved plans to use a $50,000 budget for eradicating a prairie dog colony in John Stiff Park & some residents have launched a petition to stop the plan. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Crews continue to mop up a 15-acre grass fire north of the Canadian River between Dumas and Amarillo as it remains 50% contained, and drivers are advised to avoid the area near southbound US 87 at SH 354. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ A surge of potent heat is expected to push Amarillo’s temperatures above average through Thursday; forecasts show highs near 95 degrees Wednesday and almost 100* Thursday, which could break monthly records set just days ago. ABC 7 Amarillo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers can sign up for TSA PreCheck at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport from today until March 27, running from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The enrollment with IDEMIA requires proof of identity and citizenship + fingerprints and a fee for a five-year membership. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Drivers in Amarillo will face traffic shifts on North Grand Street with detours at the N.E. 24th Ave intersection on Tuesday and Wednesday as crews mill and repave the roadway; on Thursday, eastbound lanes on S.W. 45th Ave will close with traffic moved north between I-27 and S. Georgia St. ABC 7 Amarillo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech Physicians & TTUHSC announced they may end their in-network agreement with UnitedHealthcare on March 31 unless a revised deal is reached. Over 30,000 patients might lose in-network care and face higher out-of-pocket costs after the contract expires. Amarillo Globe-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Martin Sollano revived the Valley Plaza Center with his boxing gym in Pleasant Valley after moving into an empty suite last November. The gym offers free first classes for kids and teens on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Amarillo Tribune
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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