Good morning, Amarillo.

At The Bridge Children's Advocacy Center, nearly 1,000 pinwheels now spin to mark Child Abuse Awareness Month as community members planted 937 representing each child served, with plans to add pinwheels in nearby locations (Hereford, Pampa, Borger, and Dumas).

Toot’n Totum—an Amarillo chain—was named 2026 Chain of the Year by CStore Decisions for its innovative operations and foodservice program.

The chain, which celebrated 75 years in 2025, is expanding in Lubbock and Lamesa and will open two new stores later this year and next.

Fermi America secured a $156.25 million commitment from Yorkville Advisors Global LP on April 1 to support construction of its energy and data campus near Amarillo, as part of a broader plan that includes a 99-year lease from Texas Tech and a private power grid under Project Matador.

Wonderland Amusement Park will open Friday (April 3) to mark its 75th season after 360 Parks updated rides, food options, and park facilities.

The revised pricing includes all rides with admission plus a limited-time season pass available for $59.99 online.

Amarillo ISD is expanding virtual learning for grades 6-12 starting this fall with dedicated online teachers to maintain quality education + a $200,000 grant for support.

The district will expand the program to all grade levels by next school year.

Amarillo College is hosting a Men in Healthcare career exploration event today from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its West Campus, where attendees can learn about job security and competitive salaries in the field.

The Amarillo Public Library has partnered with PressReader to offer cardholders access to 7,000+ newspapers and magazines worldwide.

The new digital service is available for library use today.

The City of Amarillo has introduced a confidential online system that lets residents file foodborne illness complaints to speed up health investigations.

Health officials said the new process warns investigators immediately, and residents can now submit detailed reports via the city’s official website.

Amarillo is removing decorative crosswalks and pavement markings per a TxDOT directive, with work scheduled weather permitting over the next two weekends (community members in North Heights expressed disappointment as the funds used for the designs may be reallocated).

The action ensures compliance to secure state transportation funding.

On Wed, Apr. 1, the City of Amarillo launched an anonymous online portal (for residents to safely report foodborne illnesses) to help the health department track food poisoning cases from restaurants and food trucks.

Former Amarillo Sod Poodle Jose Fernandez hit two homers in his major league debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, joining just six others since 1900.

He finished with three hits and four RBIs in a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers after joining the team on Monday.

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.