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Amarillo
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Area McDonald’s donated nearly $8,000 to Make-A-Wish Texas Panhandle today after a successful McDonald’s Gives Back Day that supported local children with critical illnesses. The check is part of a broader effort that has raised more than $127,000 for area nonprofits. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ The Little Gym of Amarillo has completed construction and hired staff as it opens its doors for a grand celebration on Saturday, May 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Wolflin Square (2624 Wolflin Ave), offering crafts, music, and giveaways for families. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ The Amarillo VA is hosting the Nourishing Our Heroes Mobile Food Pantry for veterans with valid military IDs today from 10 a.m. to noon at 6010 W Amarillo B. Volunteers from High Plains Food Bank will hand out food boxes to vehicles and help those unable to drive. Amarillo Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fermi CEO Toby Neugebauer stepped down Friday + interim CEO Jacobo Ortiz takes charge as the company’s stock fell nearly 30% during extended trading while construction on its Matador project continues in Amarillo. Fermi will share more details Monday. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Shell’s Sweet Pecans opens today from 5 pm to 9 pm at 8320 East Farmers Avenue (the new Homestead Market on the Loop) where visitors can taste four new pecan flavors and shop local produce while enjoying seasonal farm-fresh fare. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Fermi Inc. said on Friday that CEO Toby Neugebauer stepped down, prompting the board to form an interim Office of the CEO with COO Jacobo Ortiz + board observer Anna Bofa as it searches for a replacement. CFO Miles Everson joined the board, with more details coming Monday, Apr. 20. NewsChannel 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo’s Chapterhouse Bookstore and five other stores launch a Route 66 Bookstore Crawl today to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day and Route 66’s centennial. The event runs until May 2 in Amarillo and Canyon, offering a passport to collect stamps, prizes, and special activities (game nights, art shows). NewsChannel 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Texas A&M University surpassed a major fundraising milestone in its One West campaign by raising over $208 million for six colleges; a donor celebration was held Thursday at the Piehl Schaeffer Pavilion, and an on campus event for students, faculty and staff will occur from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22. ABC 7 Amarillo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Comptroller of Public Accounts announced a state tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies that runs from 12:01 a.m. April 25 until midnight April 27, saving about $2.4 million in taxes. Residents can buy qualifying items like household batteries + flashlights with no purchase limits. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local organizations are working to ease food insecurity among seniors during Senior Hunger Awareness Month. The Mary E. Bivins Foundation provides monthly food supplies at Bivins Village and will stream Panhandle PBS' Broken Bread event online April 23 + community resources encourage seniors to seek help. ABC 7 Amarillo
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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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