Good morning, Amarillo.

The Potter County Law Enforcement Association is partnering with Support Solutions Inc.—which is contacting local businesses to offer Booster Sponsorships—to raise funds for community assistance programs that support sheriff’s office employees and events like Bye Bye Bootcamp and Shop with a Sheriff. The fundraising campaign started on April 7 and will run through Nov. 30.

After a land hurricane damaged Tascosa Drive-In, local business The Studio held a discounted tattoo event over a snowy weekend and raised $6,276 to help repair the drive-in—showing strong community support in Amarillo.

The Amarillo Fire Marshal’s Office responded to a vehicle fire in the 3800 block of West I-40 on April 1 and determined the blaze was set intentionally; after a thorough investigation, officers arrested Aaron Taylor early April 8 — he is now booked in Potter County Jail for arson.

Police arrested Aaron Taylor for arson after a vehicle fire near West I-40 in between Western Street and Paramount Boulevard was found to be set on purpose on April 1 — he is now in Potter County Jail.

On March 25, Amarillo police responded to an assault at SW 9th and Kentucky when a man selling ice cream was beaten with a skateboard by an unknown suspect who wanted ice cream but had no money, struck the victim several times and then tried to steal money and a phone before leaving empty handed, and the victim later received medical care.

The West Texas Ranch Rodeo Extravaganza returns this week at the Amarillo National Center with a ribbon cutting today at 4 p.m. and new events including the World Championship Blacksmith Competition + a 4-H horse judging contest hosted by West Texas A&M University, with vendor shows and rodeo rounds running through Saturday.

Amarillo author Jodi Thomas will see her book come alive on Netflix as her series Ransom Canyon is set to air on April 17.

The series features Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly and has been compared to Virgin River — Yellowstone as a milestone for local talent.

Amarillo closed S.E. Third from Arthur to Johnson since April 8 for six weeks as part of the Grant Street Storm Sewer Phase I Project—aiming to reduce flooding—and drivers should use the detour via S.E.

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The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 505 measles cases in the region with 8 in the Panhandle and a new case in Randall County over the weekend by the Amarillo Public Health Department and Canyon ISD.

Two children have died from measles—both were unvaccinated and had no known underlying conditions.

Tonight the Sod Poodles open their season at HODGETOWN with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. and a reverse ATM cashless system in place as the Springfield Cardinals come to town; fans must follow a new bag policy (only clear and crossbody bags are allowed) and no outside food or drink is permitted while season ticket holders enter at 5:30 p.m. (others at 6 p.m.) with a fireworks show planned after the game.

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.