Good Day
Amarillo
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo drivers shared that certain intersections are causing delays due to mistimed lights, confusing turn lanes, and construction. The gallery lists the top 10 most frustrating spots, reminding drivers to consider alternate routes. NewsTalk 940 AM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gee Family Farm will open Shell’s Sweet Pecans at 8320 East Farmers Avenue this summer — offering fresh shelled pecans, candied treats, and ground cornmeal; the family, with a 60-year pecan tradition from Hart, invites Amarillo residents to shop local. 96.9 KISS FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tommy Guns, located inside Sports World, hosts trivia night every Thursday with registration opening at 7:00 p.m. and the game starting at 7:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy dinner at Putter & Pint & cocktails before the competition. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ McLean's Devil's Rope Museum will hold its 35th annual barbed wire show and swap meet Saturday and Sunday with free admission for all. The event showcases guided exhibits and displays that highlight barbed wire's role in shaping regional agriculture — a nod to the area’s history. ABC 7 Amarillo
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices are rising across Texas as regular unleaded averages $3.87 while El Paso now reports over $4 (a four-year high), and Amarillo drivers pay about $3.41; Texans may adjust their budgets as volatile crude oil rates persist. NewsTalk 940 AM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lightning struck on Thursday night and sparked multiple grass fires in the Panhandle. Firefighters contained a 1,500-acre blaze north of Vega and a 3,000-acre fire near Boys Ranch while forecasting further storms. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers and nurses from Amarillo Street Medics gathered Wednesday evening at San Jacinto Community Center to fill first aid and hygiene kits for unhoused neighbors. The group holds a Saturday outreach at Ellwood Park (3 p.m.) and plans to add a daytime clinic and mobile care in the future. Amarillo Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo’s patio season has begun as sunny, wind-friendly weather encourages locals to dine outdoors at various eateries — a chance to enjoy a burger and cold drink before summer heat sets in. 96.9 KISS FM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sod Poodles are offering $10 value seats for select home games in 2026 at Hodgetown in Section 117 + fees keep each ticket under $15, giving local families a budget-friendly game experience. NewsTalk 940 AM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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