Good morning, Amarillo.

Business owners on Sixth Avenue noted growing concerns over an increased unhoused presence affecting commerce.

APD Chief Thomas Hover said a dedicated outreach unit will soon be deployed to engage with the community — blending support and safety.

Amarillo residents shared candid views about local drivers by citing habits like running red lights and skipping blinkers, as seen on a popular Facebook page (highlighting everyday traffic frustrations).

Coast Packing Company broke ground on a new $12.3M food production facility at 9400 Centerport Blvd that will create 30 to 60 jobs and finish in September 2027 — using advanced technology to boost efficiency.

WT Enterprise Center will host Blueprint for Entrepreneurs on Monday, April 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 2300 N.

Western St., where local business mentors from WTEC and America’s SBDC will provide guidance for starting or growing a business.

Fertilizer costs are rising due to the closed Strait of Hormuz (a key natural gas source), and grocery prices for meat, dairy, and produce are expected to increase.

Texas farmers may plant fewer crops as production costs remain high for months.

The FIRST Robotics Competition (a high-energy robotics race) at the Amarillo Civic Center drew teams and onlookers today as robots zoomed across the floor in an exciting display of skill.

The Don Harrington Discovery Center is hosting a Parents' Night Out event on Friday, April 10 where kids aged 4-11 will explore egg drop physics in an Eggtastic theme while caregivers enjoy an evening away.

Registration is required as spots are limited (dinner is provided by Chick-fil-a).

Amarillo Parks & Rec invites community volunteers to clean up Thompson Park on Saturday, Apr.

18 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required by April 17 to secure supplies and an accurate headcount.

The City of Amarillo will host a free vaccine and microchip clinic for pets on Saturday, April 11 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at the Santa Fe Depot (401 S.

Grant St). The event is for Amarillo residents and requires dogs to be leashed and cats to be in carriers.

Amarillo's iconic Music Box is headed to auction today at the west steps of the Potter County Courthouse from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale includes two property tracts and may be postponed per Texas law + locals watch its future unfold.

Sod Poodles have introduced $10 'Soddies Value Seats' for select 2026 home games in section 117 at Hodgetown & tickets cost under $15 with fees; fans should act fast to secure a seat for family fun.

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.

Recital Portraits

8:30 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. — Tippi Toes Dance Amarillo — $45/session — Capture your dancer's moment with professional portraits in their recital costume.