Good morning, Amarillo.

Today, Transformation Park hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. at 1501 SW 5th Ave with residents set to move into the pallet homes in a few weeks; executive director Mark Zimmerman said the project offers food, water, shelter+ safety and will connect guests with job training and support services as they rebuild their lives. This collaborative effort between local government and non-profits aims to provide a secure, 24-hour access facility for those transitioning from homelessness.

The Don Harrington Discovery Center is launching a new book vending machine today — the machine is sponsored by ATMOS Energy and offers free tokens to the first 10 children aged 12 and under while tokens are available for $5 at the front desk.

The event will also include story times and a themed craft as part of Drop Everything and Read Day — visitors in pajamas can enter for $1.

The Amarillo Fire Marshal’s Office ruled the Thursday morning fire on Williams Street accidental after crews arriving at 7 a.m. found heavy flames—one firefighter sustained minor heat burns while one resident escaped safely as losses were estimated at $10,000 in property and $28,000 in contents.

Tariffs on imported vehicles and parts kicked in on April 3 and added 25% to prices, causing some customers at Mazda of Amarillo to delay their purchases.

Taylor Burget — general manager at Mazda of Amarillo — said higher new car costs may be partly balanced by increased trade-in values.

Got Donuts? will open its sixth location in 2026 on a corner lot on Olse Boulevard — located next to Coconutz and across from Sai Indian Cuisine — as the business expands amid Amarillo's growth.

On April 8th, Amarillo police and sheriff’s deputies seized about $400,000 in meth and cash in a drug bust—surveillance of a suspect at a home led to a traffic stop and the arrest of two individuals.

Mayor Cole Stanley explained his re-election plans in a Q&A by outlining projects such as a wastewater treatment plant upgrade—with $38 million secured for design—to boost Amarillo's public safety and growth.

He also said he will increase police staffing with higher pay, work with Randall County to secure water rights, and use a Municipal Utility District to keep new homes within the city limits.

An Amarillo DPS trooper, Dani Basye, won the Top Female Trooper award in Texas for the third time at the 13th annual Javier Arana, Jr. Top Trooper Competition held at DPS’ Tactical Training Center in Florence—she will represent Texas DPS at the upcoming National Top Trooper Competition next month.

Osage Street from 34th to 58th Avenue will be closed starting Monday through the end of April for a construction study— a consultant will gather soil and rock data to plan future work while drivers are urged to follow lane changes and take alternate routes.

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.

Hope and Healing Half Marathon

7 a.m. — Amarillo National Bank — Registration fee required — Run through historic neighborhoods while supporting mental health initiatives.