Good Day
Amarillo
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The new Toys R Us outlet inside Grapevine Mills gives Amarillo families a chance to relive the nostalgia of Geoffrey the Giraffe and classic toys. The store is stocked with toys + memorabilia for those looking to recapture a cherished childhood experience. NewsTalk 940 AM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gee Family Farm will open Shell's Sweet Pecans this summer at 8320 East Farmers Avenue to offer fresh shelled pecans, candied treats, and ground cornmeal, supporting local business and a 60-year tradition from Hart. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fillmore underpass (Kiddie Car Hill) gives drivers a nostalgic thrill when they hit the quick dip, a local landmark that sparks memories of childhood fun in Amarillo. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Historian Ken Bridges reviews the life of Roger Mills, who fought as a Confederate colonel and served nearly three decades in Congress. Bridges notes Mills’ leadership in battles like Arkansas Post and the naming of Mills County in his honor. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ABC 7 News was honored on Saturday evening in Austin with the Texas Broadcast News Award for its in-depth investigation into former Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld amid ongoing local controversy. The station outperformed finalists from Lubbock and Bryan. ABC 7 Amarillo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officers of the Amarillo Police Department provided CPR during a woman's medical emergency on March 29 in a north Amarillo apartment as fire crews and medical services arrived soon after, and she now faces a long road to recovery. NewsChannel 10
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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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