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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Crime Stoppers has named fugitive Joshua Michael Benavidez, Jr.—a 19 year old Hispanic male with brown eyes, black hair, who is 5 feet tall and weighs 180 pounds—as wanted by the Potter County Sheriff’s Office on charges of Organized Criminal Activity, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm; anyone with information is asked to call 806-374-4400. KGNC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Film Society will screen The Brightness of Light, a documentary about Georgia O’Keeffe, at Sad Monkey Mercantile on April 12 — doors open at 6 p.m. and the film begins at 7 p.m. Funds raised will support the Amarillo International Film Festival in October — art history professor Amy Von Lintel will sign her books at the event. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo Opera will present Cruzar la Cara de la Luna—a groundbreaking mariachi opera blending opera singing with Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos—on Saturday, April 5 at 5 p.m. at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, and the one-night-only show will be followed by a Fiesta Fundraiser at the Civic Center Grand Plaza featuring a Spanish-inspired dinner, live music, and auctions to support its educational programs. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo mayoral candidates Cole Stanley and Jason Herrick filed their campaign finance reports today; Stanley raised $73,000—$50,000 from Alex Fairly—and Herrick raised $270,000 through several smaller donations ahead of the May third election. NewsChannel 10
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new lounge called Blind Pig at 609 S Independence will open on April 19th on Sixth Street and will offer live music, karaoke, trivia and a mechanical bull ride. Guests will enjoy handcrafted cocktails and a designed food menu — making it a fresh addition to Amarillo's nightlife. 96.9 KISS FM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kids Inc. received a $1 million donation from local philanthropist Sherry Morrison that brings the nonprofit near its $24 million Phase One target for Rockrose Sports Park—construction will begin in summer 2025. The 90-acre complex will offer baseball, soccer and flag football fields to serve youth and boost the local economy. 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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