Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
Good morning, Amarillo.
Pampa Police, Fire and EMS responded Tuesday at 6:32 p.m. to an accident at the intersection of 21st Street and Williston where 43-year-old Ryan King died and his passenger Dawn King suffered life-threatening injuries while a 15-year-old SUV driver was arrested on a manslaughter charge—investigation remains ongoing.
A truck crash on Monday at 6:30 p.m. on US 54 near Stratford killed truck driver Mark Baucom — 63 from Missouri — after his semi veered into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with another truck that seriously injured Andrew Conley, 36 from Alabama, who was taken to hospital.
A head-on collision between two 18-wheelers on US 54 southwest of Stratford at around 6:30 p.m. Monday left one man dead and another seriously injured when driver Mark Baucom (63) veered into oncoming traffic and Andrew Conley (36) was airlifted to Northwest Texas Hospital.
Amarillo Skate Plex (9721 Coulter Street) announced it will host homeschooling skating specials on the first and third Friday of each month from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for $6 including skate rental, offering an affordable field trip for homeschooled students.
Cpl Herr was a guest on NewsDay Amarillo with Tim Butler yesterday to talk about upcoming recruitment for APD testing and academy—he said the department will hire new officers soon—as it plans to boost its force.
Potter County commissioners approved a 90 day burn ban for unincorporated areas on Monday due to persistent hot—dry and windy weather that created a public hazard; Potter County Fire and Rescue responded to wildfires and warned the risk would grow without significant rain.
State Rep. John Smithee filed HB 5554 on March 14 to give the Texas Historical Commission control of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon — the museum closed Monday due to fire safety concerns.
If passed, the bill will let the Commission work with West Texas A&M for repairs and renovations estimated to cost $100.
TPBA Home & Garden Show
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TPBA Home & Garden Show
Join us for the 2025 TPBA Home & Garden Show, featuring the all-new Home Depot Kid Corner, live expert advice, and the latest home improvement trends. Don't miss this chance to connect with industry pros and get inspired! 2 day event, March 29 & 30,2025
Virtual Senior Living Awards Tour
9 AM - 7 PM | The Moore at Park Central | Free entry | Explore and celebrate top-rated senior living communities and their exceptional services.
Dallas Safari Club Texas Panhandle Chapter Fundraising Banquet
8 PM – 12 AM — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of fundraising with a focus on wildlife conservation and education.
West Texas Ranch Rodeo
12 AM-11 PM — Amarillo National Center — Admission varies — Experience the thrill of ranching skills with bronc riding, cattle sorting, and branding competitions.
Bar Z Wine Run 5k
7:30-11:30 a.m. — Bar Z Winery — Registration fee required — Experience a picturesque run paired with the enjoyment of fine wine at Bar Z Winery.
A Taste of Ireland
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $58 — Experience a lively performance featuring the spirit and culture of Ireland.
Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference 2025
All day — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Contact for pricing — Participate in faith-building activities and workshops for youth in the diocese.
The Imagined Forest
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a concert featuring virtuoso pianist Marc-André Hamelin alongside the enchanting 'The Imagined Forest' by Grace-Evangeline Mason.
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