Good Day
Amarillo
Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Crime Stoppers is hosting its 18th annual Shred It Day tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Document Shredding and Storage on 2727 S.W. 45th Ave—this free event offers a safe way to dispose of sensitive documents with a limit of four boxes per car and will recycle all shredded paper. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Transformation Park will open today in Amarillo and will offer a walk-in emergency shelter and cabin community for people transitioning off the street. The facility will provide counseling, casework and job training — it is set to help residents secure housing and employment. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Legacy Gaming Arena in downtown Amarillo provides a safe space for gaming with hourly+all-day passes and esports tournaments for local high school teams. Owner Israel Derrick, who took over the business in November 2023, said he aimed to create a lasting legacy in his hometown. NewsChannel 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Crime Stoppers is searching for 42-year-old Rachel Medina who is wanted by the Potter County Sheriff’s Office for burglarizing a building and is offering a reward of up to $300—officials urge anyone with tips to call immediately. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Misty Collier, an Amarillo native running for mayor, shared her plans to boost public safety, repair roads and water systems, and expand affordable housing in a Q&A today. She said her ideas include more public meetings—redirecting funds from the AEDC to local projects and using new water treatment methods—with clear input from residents to put Amarillo first. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At TTUHSC’s Power of the Purse Luncheon, Paralympic snowboarder and bestselling author Amy Purdy told her story of overcoming challenges after losing her legs to meningitis—drawing more than 1,000 people to support women’s health research in the Texas Panhandle. The event, now in its 16th year, has raised nearly $5 million for women’s health programs. Amarillo Globe-News
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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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You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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