Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
Good morning, Amarillo.
Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking residents for help finding a stolen white 2007 Honda Odyssey reported stolen on March 29 from the 1300 block of SE 10th—its Texas plate is SGV-6862 and its VIN ends with 084704 with a reward of up to $1,000.
The Amarillo Film Society will screen a documentary on Georgia O’Keefe this Saturday, April 12th at Sad Monkey Mercantile — 9800 TX-217, with art history professor Amy Von Lintel hosting a Q&A and locally sourced beer, wine, and food available for purchase.
Tickets cost $25 with proceeds benefiting the society.
The Amarillo Master Chorale will perform Handel's 'Messiah' this Saturday to mark their 45th anniversary.
The event will feature dance numbers by DOXA Dance Ministry and vocalists from Amarillo College, WTAMU School of Music and local churches, and over 20 vocal solos by regional artists with tickets costing $30 at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.
On Saturday, a spring snowstorm broke a record in Amarillo when 2.2 inches of snow fell at the airport—surpassing a mark set in 1895—and areas received up to 8 inches of snow.
Local forecasters said warmer weather today will quickly melt the snow.
John Ward was Amarillo's city manager for more than 20 years after he began at age 29 and built parks, libraries, and a safe water system that will secure water for 300 years—he made a lasting difference in the city.
The city now honors him by renaming Medical Center Park as John Ward Memorial Park.
Today, SE 3rd Avenue—part of the Grant Street Storm Sewer Phase I Project—is closed between Johnson Street and Arthur Street.
Amarillo officials say drivers will be detoured to SE 10th Avenue at Johnson Street and Arthur Street for six weeks.
Kids Inc. raised registration fees by 24% to pay for off-duty officers at its 6,600 youth games after a recent fight led to a ban on those involved — the fee change started with the spring sports season.
President and CEO Jimmy Lackey said the group will work with local police and Amarillo ISD police and will help low-income families pay so kids can still play — safety must come first.
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.
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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