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Amarillo
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Representatives from law enforcement, non-profits, and community members gathered Tuesday morning to plant 965 pinwheels in front of The Bridge to honor each child served in the past year—highlighting efforts for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Bridge will host a one-mile walk on April 26 at 9 a.m. at its office—aiming to further raise community awareness. Amarillo Tribune
- ➤ Amarillo welcomes a new black light mini golf course at Escape the Traphouse that offers families a glowing adventure with planets and alien landscapes for fun indoor outings. The venue revives the local miniature golf tradition and provides a fresh option for parties and team events—an exciting destination for all ages. 96.9 KISS FM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Residents Taneka Desha Felder, 27, and Gustavo Morales Aguilar, 40, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for trying to smuggle over $2 million in fentanyl into the U.S. after admitting they purchased a vehicle days earlier to hide nearly 12 kilograms of the drug in a secret compartment before customs discovered it at a border crossing. Amarillo Globe-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo will host the West Texas Ranch Rodeo starting Sunday, April 6 when multiple competitions begin and main rounds are scheduled on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 at 7 pm. The event features activities—stray gathering, team sorting, wild cow milking, branding and ranch bronc riding—and will offer a chance to win tickets with winners drawn on Monday, April 7. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Texas A&M University’s Distinguished Lecture Series will take place this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Thunder Room at the Jack B. Kelley Student Center—Dr. Lukasz Korporwicz will lead a lecture on legal traditions and the impact of Roman law on the U.S. Constitution. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Over 400 high school students gathered at Amarillo College for the annual Ignite: High School Creative Arts Conference where they learned hands-on art techniques and the business side of art—renowned muralist Drew Merritt shared how art can open doors and unite communities. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today at 10:30 a.m., the Texas Capitol grounds will host a memorial service honoring 11 Texas Panhandle volunteer firefighters who died in the line of duty over the past two years—families will receive flags and roses as officials including a Texas legislator speak. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ The roads along Grand St. are becoming unsafe as heavy snow and daily traffic worsen potholes and make driving difficult. Officials from the City and Randall County are delaying plans to widen the street—resolving nearly 45-year-old ownership issues before moving forward. NewsTalk 940 AM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Amarillo-born Olympic gold medalist Brandon Slay returned to the Maverick Boys & Girls Club’s gym with his mentee, Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs, to share how hard work and humble beginnings can lead to success. They later ran one of Texas’ largest wrestling clinics at Randall High School for 440 students — Amarillo Mayor Cole Stanley said the visit gave the community renewed hope. Amarillo Tribune
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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