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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sharing Hope Ministry is hosting a free Handy Gal 101 workshop to help at-risk and incarcerated women learn basic home maintenance and emergency skills in partnership with the Amarillo Fire Department, Cadre Fuller Construction, and Amarillo Custom Coatings. The workshop covers topics like plumbing, drywall repair, and fire safety with a fire extinguisher simulation and will be held April 12 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lucille and Leo Caiafa Jr. Center for Advancement — registration ends April 9. NewsChannel 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Moore County officials worked to fix a grain elevator after Friday’s explosion—flooding the basement with help from the Sunray Fire Department and Skyland Grain while gas repairs continue today, residents are asked to save water, shelter plans are made for winter weather, five employees are being treated in Lubbock, and officials said there is no evidence the explosion was done on purpose. NewsChannel 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Molly Goodnight Chapter of DAR will celebrate its 100th anniversary at the Khiva Shrine Center in Amarillo starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5. The event will feature historical displays, a noon meal, and speeches including Susan Johnston (regent of Texas DAR) and Carolyn Appleton (niece of the chapter’s founding regent), with venue costs sponsored by Amarillo National Bank. Amarillo Globe-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Amarillo increased to $2.75 per gallon (up from $2.64 a week ago) and experts say they will rise further (due to refinery issues and tariffs) even though prices remain below last year's $3.06 average. NewsTalk 940 AM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildcat Bluff Nature Center at 2301 N. Soncy in Amarillo will host the Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day on April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.—the event will feature talks on water conservation and guided tours of local rehydration projects. Registration is $30 and includes lunch and snacks, and community members such as farmers, ranchers, and educators are invited to attend. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Candidates for Amarillo City Council met Tuesday night at First Family Church Auditorium to discuss plans for infrastructure, municipal processes, and oversight of the AEDC—topics that will influence the May election. Voters will choose representatives for Places 1-4 in May as early voting begins this month with the registration deadline being today. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ State Rep. Caroline Fairly today announced a new panhandle advisory committee to address the water crisis in House District 87—composed of local experts from water conservation districts, Amarillo’s Water & Sewer Utilities, and a regional water authority—tasked with advising on legislative solutions for sustainable water resources. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ TxDOT’s Amarillo District is studying a potential upgrade of US 87/US 287 to interstate standards that could extend I-27 from Amarillo to Dumas. Public meetings are planned in Dumas on April 7 and in Amarillo on April 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.—virtual materials will be online starting April 7 at 2 p.m. with public comments open until April 23. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Three mayoral candidates held a packed forum Tuesday evening at First Family Church Auditorium to debate Amarillo’s future. They discussed fiscal responsibility, economic development, and government transparency—issues that will shape voter decisions as early voting begins on April 22. Amarillo Globe-News
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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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