Good morning, Amarillo.

The Barrio neighborhood celebrated its detailed renovation on Thursday, April 16 with new paint, sidewalks, bike lanes & colorful benches across seven blocks.

A new park called La Plazita will be built on a nearby lot, featuring a performance stage, food truck spaces and vendor areas for community events.

The Lucille and Leo Caiafa, Jr. Center for Advancement will host a free Women’s Spring Clothing Extravaganza for justice-involved & at-risk women on Saturday, April 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 2308 S.W.

7th, offering clothing on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dove Creek Equine Rescue is hosting the Unbridled Art Auction later this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stoex Design Gallery (723 S Georgia St) to raise funds for extra hay costs for 30 horses and barnyard animals during the dry winter.

Amarillo Public Library will launch its first Library of Things at its downtown location, offering cardholders 20 items including reel lawnmowers, tools + karaoke machines available for checkout starting Apr.

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Crews are working to contain a 60-acre fire near Farm-to-Market 1258 and Pullman Road on County Road 58, with eight structures threatened and 30% containment so far as teams from Texas A&M Forest Service, Randall and Potter Counties, Timber Creek, and Lake Tanglewood assist.

Street Scene Hibachi returns as Cross Road Hibachi & opens today at 4515 S.

Georgia as owner Christopher Padilla relaunches his food truck after a business split, offering the familiar hibachi dishes locals love.

Good Vibes Tattoo (4004 S Washington) closed after eight years to pursue a coastal dream, and its owners thanked the community as they prepare for their next chapter.

Yellow City Comic Convention celebrates its 10th-anniversary event at the Amarillo Civic Center from Friday through Sunday.

The gathering features vendor booths, cosplay contests, guest celebrities and a Sunday swap meet in the Heritage Ballroom, plus a blood drive and pet adoptions.

Six high school seniors from Amarillo and Canyon ISD were named Thoma Scholars today.

They received full scholarships covering tuition, housing, fees, meals, books, and more, and will attend OSU (Oklahoma State University) or Texas Tech.

West Texas A&M University reported its One West Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign raised $208.6 million, significantly surpassing its $125 million goal.

The funds gathered from over 13,000 donors since 2021 will support scholarships, professorships and campus growth — a sign of strong local backing.

Registration is open now for summer camps at the Discovery Center from June 1 to July 31.

The camps offer themes like Spy Labs, Dinos of the Deep, and To the Moon, plus older kids will enjoy outdoor adventures at Wildcat Bluff weekly.

Amarillo's patio season is here, with many eateries offering wind-proof outdoor dining for a burger or taco when the weather is cool (morning and evening dining avoid the summer heat) so locals can enjoy a meal al fresco before rising temperatures.

Route 66 Motor Speedway will open its new dirt racing season tomorrow in Amarillo.

Track adjustments aim for faster laps and the schedule runs through Oct. 17 with adult tickets at $15 (kids under 5 free and military discounts available).

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.

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.

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.

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!