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Amarillo
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today Tascosa Drive-In is showing The Goonies as a fundraiser to help repair wind damage from a recent land hurricane. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:45 p.m.—donations are accepted on a pay-what-you-can basis. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Little Bees Playhouse is hosting a free car seat check event this Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at its parking lot at 2600 Wolflin Ave — TxDOT technicians will inspect car seats and the first 25 attendees will receive a complimentary Accident Ready Emergency Pack from Lokey’s Body Shop. NewsChannel 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Department of Public Safety said that a head-on crash occurred Tuesday at 8:50 p.m. on FFA Lane near Dumas—killing 67-year-old Sharon Hickey and sending the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. NewsChannel 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual Yellow City Comic Convention returns to Amarillo Civic Center this weekend with a three-day event starting Friday and running through Sunday–the event will feature artists, vendors, cosplay, gaming and celebrity guests including Michael Biehn, Jennifer Blanc, Beau Billingslea, William Salyers, William Ofoegbu, Lee Majdoub and Andy Merrill. NewsChannel 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Christian Wallace, a writer for Texas Monthly and host of the Boomtown podcast, will speak today at 7 p.m. in Legacy Hall on the WTAMU campus in Canyon about storytelling in the West Texas oil patch—an event hosted free as part of the Garry L. Nall endowed lecture series and WT's Distinguished Lecture Series. 96.9 KISS FM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo mayoral candidate Jason Herrick said he will seek federal and state grants to repair an old wastewater plant and upgrade water systems without raising property taxes. He said he will also boost public safety and grow the city’s economy (drawing on 25 years of business experience) as he prepares for the May 3 election. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Today, the city announced upgrades to Thompson Park and John Stiff Park using over $16 million from a debt sale—new lighting and extra parking will boost safety for nighttime visitors. The city council also approved $12 million to repair 17 miles of road, including S. Georgia, with work scheduled over the next 10 years at $1.2 million per year. NewsTalk 940 AM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Over 5,000 fans filled Hodgetown on Tuesday for the Sod Poodles opening night but the team lost 16—7 to the Springfield Cardinals, with six home runs hit during the contest. The team will play five more games against the Cardinals from Wednesday through Saturday. Amarillo Tribune
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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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Hope and Healing Half Marathon
7 a.m. — Amarillo National Bank — Registration fee required — Run through historic neighborhoods while supporting mental health initiatives.
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