Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
Good morning, Amarillo.
🏘️ Community
Protesters gathered at Centennial Park on Saturday to support the 19th Amendment + sign a petition on Buchanan Street at the third No Kings Rally.
Amarillo City Council approved a 20-year lease that lets Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary run daily operations while the city keeps ownership of the zoo, land, and animals.
The lease includes potential grant funding (up to $900,000) for facility improvements, expanded habitats, and continued educational programs.
A Dumas resident launched a counter petition called Demon Pride Never Dies to keep the Demon mascot, gathering 910+ verified signatures on Saturday, March 28.
The move counters a 2009 graduate’s petition + 522 endorsements seeking a change for religious reasons.
Bomb City Fair Foods opened its food truck season on Friday, March 27 at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial, 4111 S.
Georgia, serving favorites like hand-dipped corn dogs, cheese on a stick and funnel cakes from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The vendor plans to visit more town events soon.
Amarillo Parks and Rec is working with Wildwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to safely move prairie dogs from John Stiff Memorial Park after public outcry over planned eradication.
The relocation will span upcoming weeks as captured animals receive veterinary care and are moved to sites near Pantex & local ranches.
🎭 Culture
Amarillo churches are preparing a series of Easter services—including Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday—to celebrate faith and renewal.
Local egg hunts will offer fun for families and strengthen community ties + underscore the season's spirit.
Amarillo's Arts in the Sunset will host its Spring Market on Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3701 Plains Blvd, where local artists and makers will display original artwork + handcrafted items and artisan gifts.
🏈 Sports
Sod Poodles announced new Soddies Value Meal Deals as they gear up for the spring season at Hodgetown.
The five bundled food options, including a Family Pack for $40, have received positive online feedback from local fans.
🎉 Amarillo Events
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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.
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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