Good morning, Amarillo.

Keep Amarillo Clean founder Babji Yalamanchili reached his goal of 250 trash bags three months early as part of his 250th anniversary city effort and aims to collect 500 bags by June 30.

He invites support from local groups & leaders to help keep the city clean.

Amarillo hosts free and engaging community events in April with a pet vaccine clinic on April 11 at the Santa Fe Depot, a public discussion on Apr.

9 at the Downtown Library, an Earth Day clean-up at Thompson Park on April 18, and book and repair events later this month.

The Don Harrington Discovery Center will host Parents' Night Out Friday, April 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Kids will explore egg drop physics and participate in hands-on exhibits while dinner from Chick-Fil-A is provided, giving parents a well-earned break.

Today, Amarillo Public Library offers new features for card holders, including access to newspapers and magazines via Press Reader, a poet tree at Northwest Branch for National Poetry Month, and a Library of Things launching April 20 that lets visitors check out unusual items (such as a ghost hunting kit).

Amarillo Police warn that a friendly wave to merge can lead to dangerous courtesy crashes when drivers have poor visibility; drivers should always verify the road is clear & follow Texas law by yielding before merging.

Funeral arrangements were announced for Steven Tobias Guzman and his wife Debbie after their fatal motorcycle crash; the rosary will be held today at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel and the funeral service is set for Thursday at Messiah’s House with interment later at Dumas Cemetery.

This weekend, Amarillo hosts a charity gala for Ronald McDonald House at Arts in the Sunset on Apr 9, a Kenny G concert at the Civic Center on Apr 10, and a car show benefiting The 100 Club at AutoNation Chevrolet on Apr 11.

Texas farmers have seen nitrogen fertilizer prices jump since the Strait of Hormuz closed, prompting many to consider switching crops while grocery bills for meat, dairy and produce are expected to rise.

Relief may come if the route reopens soon, but costs will stay high until then.

Dr. Andreas Eckstein has been named president and CEO of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and will start on May 11.

A seasoned economic development leader who moved from Germany to Chicago, he plans a listening tour to meet local stakeholders and attract international business to strengthen the region’s economy.

Dry, warm, windy winter conditions in the Texas Panhandle have dampened cotton producers’ outlook for the 2026 planting season, but a recent meeting in Lubbock at the Overton Hotel brought fresh ideas to boost production amid high input costs.

Texas A&M AgriLife held a ribbon cutting Tuesday for its new High Plains Research and Extension Center Facility in Canyon.

The multi-use center supports 60 staff on research including cattle nutrition and irrigation water management and serves as the district hub for extension programs across 22 counties (boosting local 4-H involvement).

Sharing Hope Ministry is hosting a free Handy Gal 101 Workshop on Saturday, April 11 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Lucille and Leo Caiafa, Jr. Center for Advancement, where Amarillo women learn basic plumbing, AC maintenance, fire safety, and home safety skills (registration is required and door prizes are offered).

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.