Good Day
Amarillo
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At an anime convention in Amarillo, teen Ashley explained she seeks a family that listens when she feels anxious and values her art, swimming, and roller skating activities + her quirky passion for collecting shoes. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo gears up for Easter weekend with events including the Harlem Globetrotters at the Civic Center on April 1 at 7 p.m. & Wonderland Amusement Park opening its 75th season on April 3, while DHDC hosts Eggtastic day camp on April 3 for kids. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo’s 14 splash pads will open on May 9 as planned for Mother's Day weekend despite this unusually hot March. City officials confirmed the schedule remains unchanged so families can look forward to a refreshing start to spring. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Wednesday, April 1 at 11 a.m., The Bridge Advocacy Center will host pinwheel ceremony at 804 Quail Creek to honor kids' stories (937), and Monday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to noon, volunteers paint Cadillac Ranch off Interstate 40 at 13651 Frontage Road to raise child abuse prevention awareness. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ The Pleasant Valley/River Road Neighborhood Revitalization Group met on March 26 at the closed school to discuss Amarillo City Transit's new ACT Connect program — open to seniors and those with disabilities— and Rideshare Voucher services, while unveiling plans for a community mural and volunteer cleanup projects. Amarillo Globe-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Texas shops must remove smokable hemp products today after the new ban takes effect, and business owners say the regulation will force a shift from flower to edibles (penalties include fines and potential license revocation). Executives at Canyon Hemp Company note this change may lead to major revenue losses. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ United Supermarkets launched a new app today to upgrade the shopping experience for local customers in Amarillo. The system lets users sign in with a phone number+update details for a 100-point bonus, add family members, and use fuel rewards at the pump. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The West Texas Ranch Rodeo will be held at the Amarillo National Center on Tri-State Fairgrounds on April 24 and 25, where real ranch cowboys and cowgirls will compete in events like bronc riding and branding. Tickets go on sale April 1 and a youth rodeo is scheduled for Saturday (April 25). NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ The historic Route 66 sign at Cattleman’s Cafe (known for its ranch-style cooking) was restored and returned to its Amarillo Blvd. spot as part of the Route 66 business restoration project, and the 24-hour diner has served locals since 1952. NewsChannel 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo ISD will launch an online program for grades 6-12 in the 2026-2027 school year to offer virtual and hybrid instruction with extracurricular access, and it will expand to all grades in 2027-2028. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo College will host a Career Expo and Transfer Fair tomorrow, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Student Life and Conference Center Event Center—featuring 12 university reps and 20 employers offering career and transfer guidance. NewsChannel 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Mar. 30, firefighters in Randall County fought a grass fire that burned three acres and saved one structure. ABC 7 Amarillo
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
When you can't win by being better, you can win by being different.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Amarillo
Welcome to the Good Day Amarillo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Amarillo, Texas community. If you like the Good Day Amarillo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Amarillo.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Amarillo and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Amarillo
A free Amarillo community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayamarillo.com/sitemap