Good morning, Amarillo.

Transformation Park, a new shelter for people in need, held its ribbon cutting on Saturday as local groups and officials gathered to mark its opening.

The facility will house 35 residents in pallet homes — 25 moving in soon and 10 two weeks later, with the city covering utilities and community donations funding daily operations.

Local author Jodi Thomas will join a free screening of her new Netflix series, Ransom Canyon, on April 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Amarillo Innovation Outpost at 1220 S Polk.

Residents can meet the author and watch the premiere episode during the event.

Christian Wallace, a native of Andrews who once worked on oil rigs, delivered a guest lecture at West Texas A&M University where he explained how his podcast Boomtown led him to a Hollywood career and the creation of the TV project Landman.

He stressed the power of sharing rural stories—showing locals that personal experiences can resonate far beyond the immediate community.

The Barfield Hotel in Amarillo now offers a Yellowstone-inspired cowboy package that lets guests live like Dutton with a 2‑night stay in a premier suite, a horseback ride in Palo Duro Canyon, and special credits for dining and the hidden speakeasy — the package is available for booking at $1,883.

A new indoor Black Light Mini Golf course has opened at Escape the Traphouse in Amarillo and features a cosmic-themed course with glowing planets and alien landscapes.

The venue offers families, friends and event planners a fun alternative to outdoor mini golf and recalls past attractions—like Lights Off Golf at Westgate Mall.

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.