Sunday, April 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Skate Plex at 9721 Coulter Street announced spring hours for homeschooled students and will host events on the first and third Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. — the six-dollar fee covers skate rental. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Singer Post Malone bought a horse named Ashtray from Paige Horses in Amarillo— the 1450-pound animal is set for a life of luxury as its new owner embraces his country roots. 96.9 KISS FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo schools will close on April 18 for Good Friday and the Discovery Center will offer a science-based day camp for kids to explore interactive exhibits. Parents can enroll their children soon so they have a fun and educational option during the break. NewsTalk 940 AM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Amarillo Environmental Health Department will upgrade its software on April 19 through April 27 and stop online services for applications, payments, and inspection scores—residents must visit in person during this period. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ On April 5th, a spring snowstorm shattered Amarillo’s 130-year snowfall record by recording 1.8 inches at 1 p.m. CST, surpassing the 1895 record of 1.5 inches. The National Weather Service forecasted an additional 2-4 inches of snow — road conditions remained hazardous into Saturday evening. ABC 7 Amarillo
SHOP NEWS
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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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Docker and Kubernetes Administration Training Class
5-9 p.m. — Logistics Training Center, Amarillo, TX — $2490 — Dive into hands-on DevOps training with Docker and Kubernetes in this expert-led course.
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