Good Day
Amarillo
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maverick Boys and Girls Club opens summer camp registration Monday, April 20, offering a one-fee program with swimming, field trips, and fun for kids. Families should check the club’s page soon to secure a spot before availability runs out—fast. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Amarillo residents attend events Thursday, April 16. Amarillo College hosts a forum 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Washington Street Campus & Luke Jones speaks at Abuelo's from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a children’s opera at Downtown Library and a Barrio ribbon cutting as North Branch Library renovates. Amarillo Globe-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Coast Packing Company is building a $12.3M food production facility at 9400 Centerport Blvd in Amarillo, expected to complete in Sept. 2027; the modern 15,600 sqft facility will create 30 jobs and may expand to 60 using advanced technology & sustainable practices. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech students and researchers shared their findings at the Amarillo Research Symposium held Friday, April 10 at the vet school. Their work in animal science, pharmacy & human research aimed to boost cross-campus collaboration and spark new projects for future study. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ West Texas A&M University’s Great Books Series continues today at 7 p.m. with a discussion of 'Doctor Faustus' led by Dr. Robert Fulton from Amarillo College at Burrowing Owl Books (2461 W. Interstate 40 in Wolflin Square), open to everyone. NewsChannel 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today is a Weather Alert Day as Amarillo faces strong southwest winds, low humidity + warm temperatures that set critical fire conditions from noon to 8 p.m. Residents must avoid outdoor burning, welding, or other sparks, as any fire may spread rapidly. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Texas A&M Forest Service and Amarillo Fire Department warn that severe drought is increasing roadside spark risks, and motorists are advised to carry fire extinguishers, water or cotton blankets in their vehicles while seeking paved rest stops if mechanical issues occur. ABC 7 Amarillo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Potter County extended its burn ban for 90 days as dry, windy conditions persist, and residents must avoid outdoor trash and brush burns to reduce wildfire risk. Violators may face fines up to $500. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Bell Helicopter will do 84% of the work on a $157 million upgrade contract for Osprey aircraft at its Amarillo facility for the U.S. Navy + Marine Corps. The upgrades will be completed by the end of 2028. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Residents say locked restrooms, closed pools, and uneven parking access limit the use of public parks they pay for, as former councilman Tom Scherlen noted. Mayor Cole Stanley promised to review these issues after Tuesday’s council meeting. ABC 7 Amarillo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Mary E. Bivins Foundation partners with local leaders to raise awareness of senior hunger. It will host a food access webinar today at 2 p.m. and a virtual screening on Apr. 21 at 4 p.m. NewsChannel 10
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo residents now have fresh local beef options from ranchers including Rancher's Storefront and Frontier Market at Canyon Farmers Market — a clear alternative to grocery store meat. Buying locally helps ensure you know where your beef is raised and supports area ranchers. 96.9 KISS FM
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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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