Good morning, Amarillo.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.