Good morning, Amarillo.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.