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Amarillo
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Parks and Recreation will host Paint in the Park: Growing Together at Memorial Park on May 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Families can join to create a unique painting together (costing $25 per parent-child duo and $5 for each additional child) for an early Mother's Day celebration. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Amarillo marks Senior Hunger Awareness Month as the Mary E. Bivins Foundation shines a light on food insecurity affecting over 11,000 seniors in the Panhandle + locals can join a City Council proclamation reading on April 28 at 3 p.m. or watch the live fourth Broken Bread episode on April 23 at 4 p.m. to learn more. Amarillo Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DISH Network removed NewsChannel 10 from service over a month ago after Gray Media said its proposals were rejected & extra demands were added following major events, and the channel remains available on other providers. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ The Oliver Saddle Shop at 3016 Plains Blvd has served locals and national customers for over 100 years; owner Richard Oliver said the family business began in 1917 in Vernon and relocated here to capitalize on local opportunities while maintaining its commitment to quality and personal service. NewsChannel 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The West Texas Ranch Rodeo will feature real ranch work at the Amarillo National Center on April 24-25 with events like branding, wild cow milking, and women’s and youth bronc riding - ticket entries run from April 13 to April 19. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Dozens of local events will take place (April 16-19) including a comic convention at the Civic Center, a ballet at the Globe-News Center, and drag racing at Amarillo Dragway. Attendees should call ahead as some events may sell out. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Dove Creek Equine Rescue is hosting the 2026 Unbridled Art Auction to fund its horse rescue programs; the online auction opens tomorrow, April 16, & a VIP event is set for Friday, April 17, 6 to 8 p.m. at Stoex Design Gallery, 723 S Georgia St. NewsChannel 10
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Xcel Energy began solar generation on April 1 at its Plant X site near Earth, Texas & battery storage at Cunningham Generating Station near Hobbs is now supporting reliable energy during peak demand, with plans for further battery expansion pending regulator approval by 2027. NewsChannel 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo ISD has announced a new daycare center for employees, starting at Alice Landergin Elementary School. The Little Learner Academy (funded by a grant) will open in August during the school year with tuition fees for infants and toddlers, while a Park Hills location is planned for later. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo College invites community members to join its strategic planning forum on Thursday, Apr. 16 at 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Student Life and Conference Center on the Washington Street Campus (led by President Dr. Jamelle Conner). NewsChannel 10
- ➤ On Tuesday, Apr. 21, Coffee Memorial Blood Center will host the B Fly Blood Drive from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Donors can nominate themselves or a loved one for one of three $2,000 scholarships in honor of Brittany B Fly Sims + receive perks. NewsTalk 940 AM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ogallala Commons hosted an educational summit at Dome Civic Center in Borger that showed how improved land management can slow runoff — helping recharge the Ogallala Aquifer. They will hold another field day in Amarillo in May as new data guides future actions. ABC 7 Amarillo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Fire Department released its 2025 report showing EMS calls made up 54% of responses while fire calls were just 4.2%. Fire Chief Jason Mays said a new Fire Station 14 will boost paramedic training (supporting vehicle accident and hazardous material calls) to improve community response. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Gov. Abbott visited South Plains College in Levelland on April 14 to discuss the Texas Jobs Council that will unite industry, labor, and education leaders and boost career and technical education statewide (including automotive technology and welding training). Amarillo Globe-News
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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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School Of Rock - The Musical
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Amarillo Little Theatre - Allen Shankles Mainstage — Tickets required — Enjoy a thrilling show based on the beloved film about a wannabe rock star turned substitute teacher.
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