Good morning, Amarillo.

Babji Yalamanchili of Keep Amarillo Clean has collected about 300 bags of trash and plans to clean every Saturday until July 4 to reach 500 bags while inviting Amarillo residents to join the effort.

Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary is upgrading its grounds and rebuilding exhibits with community support while staff and volunteers update enclosures and clear overgrown areas.

The nonprofit will host a soft opening on April 27 at 9:30 a.m. (Local businesses and schools helped the progress.)

Amarillo nonprofit Bikers Against Child Abuse will host a child abuse awareness event tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. at the Potter County Courthouse, 501 S.

Fillmore St. + Organizers will display 124 stuffed animal toys and a symbolic teddy bear to honor children lost last year.

The Cake Company of Canyon now offers its fried pies at select Pak-A-Sak convenience stores in Amarillo and Canyon.

The treats are available at multiple locations, including 2800 4th Ave in Canyon and 5900 Hollywood Rd in Amarillo + additional spots.

Pantex has started building a new 14,000 sqft office space designed to house teams working on complex projects.

The Flexible Support Facility II (using ENERGY STAR design) is expected to be complete by mid-2028.

The Amarillo Little Theatre presents School of Rock from April 30 through May 17 at Allen Shankles Mainstage; the musical features live instrumental performances by talented local youth + original music by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.

WT held a campus celebration on Apr.

22 in front of the renovated Geneva Schaeffer Education Building to share the One West capital campaign success that raised over $208 million from 13,377 donors. Faculty, staff and students were thanked for their role—including a visit from baby buffalo Sally.

Texas is awarding over 42,000 school vouchers to students with disabilities and their siblings between Apr.

22 and today through the TEFA program. A lottery will be held during the week of Apr. 27 for additional awards to lower-income households.

The Panhandle Council of Car Clubs will host the Ike Avery Scholarship Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, April 25 at the Black Historical Cultural Center on North Hayden Street from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Visitors can enjoy all you can eat pancakes for $8 to support a scholarship for a Palo Duro student.

Texas offers an emergency preparedness tax-free weekend beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Apr.

26 when select items like radios and flashlights are exempt from sales tax at Academy in Amarillo. The holiday ends at midnight Monday, Apr. 28 to help residents prepare for wildfires and severe weather.

Pantex began construction on a new office building near Amarillo that will offer 14,000 sqft of modern office space and updated technology.

The project is one of several upgrades at the site + it is set to be completed by mid-2028.

Tomorrow, Saturday, Apr.

25, the League of Women Voters of Amarillo hosts a discussion on the local water supply at the Amarillo Area Foundation, featuring Britney Britten (presentation at 10 a.m.) from the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District who will outline water security roles.

The Potter County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a DEA Medication Take Back Day on Saturday, Apr.

25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart on W. Amarillo Blvd where visitors may drop off unused medications in designated boxes; a jail lobby box is available 24/7.

Tascosa Drive-In launches a nightly treasure hunt where a hidden $100 is awarded or added to the next prize if not found—delivering extra fun for families during movie nights this season.

Amarillo residents have several local options for fresh beef, including storefronts, farmers markets, and online orders that let buyers know exactly where their meat is raised.

The choices support local ranchers and offer an alternative to grocery store ground beef.

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!