Good Day
Amarillo
Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Zoo will host Easter Egg—citement this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 700 Comanchero Trail with egg stations, animal encounters, crafts, games and local vendors. Admission is $10 per person—children 2 and under are free. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Four locally-owned bookstores on 6th Street in Amarillo are hosting a week-long bookcrawl from April 20 to 26 in honor of Independent Bookstore Day, where visitors collect a hand-carved passport booklet to receive a goodie bag and enter a grand prize raffle. The event will include in-store activities such as bookmark making, storytimes, and a game night to showcase each shop’s unique offerings. Amarillo Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Patriot Laundry will open a new laundromat in southwest Amarillo near Jeff's Greenhouses and Suds Car Wash (3602 S.W. 45th Ave) by early summer and it will serve residents who lack in-home laundry facilities. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Pantex cut the ribbon on its new downtown campus at Happy State Bank Building on April 15, moving over 400 employees into a 50,000-square-foot space built for better work and downtown revitalization. The move came as part of a five-year lease agreement that supports Pantex's longterm growth and is expected to boost the local economy. Amarillo Globe-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Crime Stoppers is searching for Hjarien Leraun Moore (41) wanted by the Potter County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. NewsChannel 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dusty and Nikki Green of Amarillo ended production of their travel documentary series Two for the Road after more than 17 years because sponsors and partners lost interest— they will post two new episodes online soon as they begin a new chapter in their lives. 96.9 KISS FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture awarded scholarships to three Amarillo students during a ceremony on April 3. Jaci Allen, Maddison Barnett, and Luke Blackwell will receive support for studies in agribusiness, animal science, and plant and soil sciences for the 2025-2026 school year—scholarships made possible by generous alumni and friend donations. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Les Simpson, the incumbent Amarillo City Council member for Place 4, shared his re-election plans in a recent Q&A that focused on upgrading infrastructure, public safety, water management, and community engagement. He outlined his future goals to enhance animal welfare, support affordable housing, and improve parks—measures aimed at bolstering Amarillo’s growth without raising taxes. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Tim Reid, candidate for Amarillo City Council Place 1, said today he will use public-private partnerships to improve the city's water system and electric grid (he calls these changes vital) and plans to boost public safety by hiring and training more staff. He will work with community leaders (and local groups) to support balanced growth without raising taxes. Amarillo Globe-News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hope and Healing Half Marathon
7 a.m. — Amarillo National Bank — Registration fee required — Run through historic neighborhoods while supporting mental health initiatives.
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Battle of the Bites
6-8 p.m. — John Stiff Memorial Park — Free entry — A vibrant food truck showdown to savor the local flavors of Amarillo.
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Autocross #2 2025
8:30 a.m. — Westgate Mall — $35 SCCA Members, $45 Non-members — Test your skills at the thrilling Autocross #2 event and learn the course firsthand while helping set up.
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