Good morning, Amarillo.

Students tackled tough security challenges at the annual Pantex Innovation Challenge held March 26-27 at the Innovation Outpost at Amarillo College as teams earned cash prizes and exposure to national security work; Team M.A.D. won first place and winners will soon travel to the Pantex Plant for a university contest.

Texas officials will test local public warning systems on April 2 to check emergency readiness (involving emergency programs, school districts, and various alerting agencies) while TDEM asks participants to share drill outcomes after completion.

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.