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Amarillo
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, April 22nd, the B Fly Blood Drive will be held at Coffee Memorial Blood Center at 7500 Wallace Boulevard in Amarillo to honor Brittany Fly-Sims. Donors can nominate a college student to win one of three $2,000 scholarships as they help support the local blood supply. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ More than 60 volunteers from several organizations helped upgrade the courtyard at Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo — adding raised beds, new trees with flowers, and a sensory garden in honor of National Volunteer Month. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ The Will Rogers Range Riders will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt for the community tomorrow at 2 p.m. at 8829 Farm-to-Market 1541 — the free event will include face painting, a bounce house and miniature pony and bunny photos. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Renovations have begun on a vacant building on 34th near Bell Street that once housed Baskin Robbins, Kaleidoscoops and Bunny Flakes and Crepes. The property’s new owner—PZW Investments—has ties to Green Gorilla, and locals will watch for future developments. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jason Boyett ended his seven-year podcast Hey Amarillo after hosting over 400 conversations that shared local stories + he said the show might return if a new host is found. 96.9 KISS FM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo City Council Place 4 candidates explained their views on local issues by answering four standardized questions—early voting for the election begins on April 22 with the vote scheduled for May 3. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ City Council Place 2 candidate Don Tipps answered four interview questions about his work experience, platform, unfinished issues from past leaders, and why he is the best candidate; early voting starts Tuesday, April 22 with the election on May 3. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo City Council Place 3 candidates met with reporters to answer a set of uniform questions about their qualifications and plans to tackle local issues. Early voting begins Tuesday, April 22, and the election is scheduled for Saturday, May 3. NewsChannel 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Public Health confirmed a second measles case for Potter and Randall County when an adult tested positive led to the closure of Richard Milburn Academy on Wednesday. The school will reopen on Tuesday, April 22—after thorough sanitation as officials work to track further exposures. NewsChannel 10
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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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