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Amarillo
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Al's Garage and Al's Backyard will open around Memorial Day on Sixth Ave to offer burgers & upscale dining; the venue will feature a backyard with swings, fire pits, food truck options and live music, transforming a former upholstery shop into a new local hangout. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Young scouts will canvass Amarillo neighborhoods Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon for their annual Scouting for Food Good Turn event benefiting High Plains Food Bank, so residents may drop off nonperishable items + funds at the Warehouse with details from the Golden Spread Council. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo restaurants offer Tax Day deals today including free Kona Ice, half dozen donuts for $4.15 at Shipley's and BOGO specials at Fazoli's and Subway. Deals also include $3 off smoothies at Smoothie King and a large 3-topping pizza for $10 at Pizza Hut (offers subject to availability). NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Highland Park ISD is developing Buffalo Highlands with new schools, childcare and a career technical center, plus more than 1,000 homes. Infrastructure work begins now off N.E. 24th and Loop 335; school facilities will open in August 2027 (designed to counter declining enrollment and boost local tax revenue). NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Maverick Boys and Girls Club in Amarillo will open summer camp registration on Monday, Apr. 20 to offer a one-fee program with swimming, field trips, and activities for kids. Families should check the club’s page soon to secure a spot. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ United Supermarkets and Mrs. Baird's Bread honored three Panhandle area teachers as Teachers on the Rise for March; winners Katherine Stokes of Woodlands Elementary, Brandi Mahler of Fort Elliot Junior High, and Melissa Ramirez of Amarillo High School received gift cards and supplies for classroom needs. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ AgTexas Farm Credit awarded $17K in scholarships to 15 Amarillo-area graduating seniors during Tuesday night's AgYouth Banquet; each senior received $1,000, and Andrew Hokanson (Dalhart FFA leader) was named Outstanding Adult Leader while the Dalhart FFA program also received $1,000. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board approved incentives for a future downtown Hampton Inn that will offer a 10-year tax abatement covering property taxes and a $900,000 streetscape contribution near Hodgetown; developers will pay school district taxes. City council will review the agreement soon. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Retiring after 38 years, Amarillo Police Department Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson will end his service on April 30, as announced on April 15. He rose through every rank including interim chief while earning community trust. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Forty-eight agencies are meeting at Cactus Cove Inn in Amarillo today for the 49th Inform Texas disaster aid conference — state officials are discussing plans to build a common platform for sharing resources during disasters. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ City officials face growing concern over park conditions as two pools remain closed due to safety checks and several facilities locked amid vandalism; council members are reviewing budgets while city management works on maintenance improvements & fee adjustments. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Canyon Municipal Court is linking defendants with local resources to address underlying issues with repeat violations—offering pop-up vaccination clinics with Amarillo Public Health, SNAP assistance, and monthly legal clinics in Canyon. Court officials also invite community volunteers to help spread information. Amarillo Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On March 29, Amarillo police officers saved a woman's life when they performed CPR+used an AED in an apartment and kept her stable until EMS arrived. The woman, who had no prior conditions, suffered a heart attack and is now recovering. NewsChannel 10
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Potter County home prices fell in January as the median price dropped to $173,906 from December's $177,159. Sales of single-family homes declined 6.9% while condos & townhomes spiked 126.7%, and recorded sales fell 40.5% compared to January last year. Amarillo Globe-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Gruver standout Bailey Maupin signed a training camp contract with the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday and became the first Texas Panhandle native to join the WNBA; she led her high school to two state championships + earned All-American honors at Texas Tech. ABC 7 Amarillo
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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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AC⚡️DC vs Ozzy A ROCK & ROLL SHOWDOWN
6:00 PM - 11:59 PM — The Bliss Venue — Free parking — Get ready to rock hard as AC⚡️DC and Ozzy go head-to-head in the ultimate rock showdown!
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