Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo Firefighters support a project led by local moms to install a Safe Haven Baby Box—giving parents a secure, anonymous way to surrender newborns safely—and fundraising has begun to cover the installation and maintenance costs at no charge to the city.

The Wildcat Bluff Nature Center will open nearly two miles of new hiking trails on May 10—created from 125 donated acres by Mariposa Eco-Village—and will host live music, food trucks, and family games.

The event also includes a butterfly release from the Amarillo Botanical Gardens and brings new scenery to a center that has not seen major changes in 30 years.

The Amarillo Botanical Gardens will host GardenFest on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 1400 Streit Drive, featuring over 30 local vendors with flower sales, shopping and crafts.

Admission is $5—members and children age five and under get free entry.

A vacant home at 1101 N.

Mirror Street in Amarillo suffered $80,000 in damages from a fire on Wednesday evening as firefighters controlled the blaze within 13 minutes (with no injuries reported) and investigators have not determined the cause.

Amarillo Crime Stoppers seeks the public’s help to locate Roderick Deshon Turner who is accused of three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon from an incident on March 18th—police stated a witness identified him and tips may earn a $300 reward.

Amarillo Parks and Recreation will hold a summer jobs hiring event on April 26 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Warford Activity Center — job seekers may apply on-site for lifeguard, pool cashier and program attendant positions, and those aged 15 to 17 must have a parent or guardian present.

Residents in Amarillo are urged to dispose of old medications safely to prevent accidental ingestions and environmental harm — the Potter County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 26 at Walmart on Tascosa Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and other drop-off options are available at Randall County’s 9100 S. Georgia location, CVS and Walgreens.

Panhandle Independent School District confirmed a measles case on one campus this week—marking its 14th case in the Texas Panhandle—and sent letters to parents with steps to watch for symptoms as officials work with state health services to follow cleaning and monitoring guidelines.

West Texas A&M's Ranch Horse team won its first national championship by beating Texas Tech by one point in the NIRSHA event—making history for the division 2 program.

Coach Baker said the win came after years of hard work, with champion rider Cutter McLaughlin playing a key role.

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.

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.

Hope and Healing Half Marathon

7 a.m. — Amarillo National Bank — Registration fee required — Run through historic neighborhoods while supporting mental health initiatives.

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.

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.

Freedom From Tobacco May Class

6:00-8:30 p.m. — AmTech Career Academy — Free entry — Participate in a comprehensive two-session course to kickstart your journey to quitting tobacco with professional guidance.

Bliss Horizon Live Featuring Straight Tequila Night

6-7:30 p.m. — The Bliss Venue — GA & VIP packages available — Experience the original tribute to '90s Country music in Amarillo with high-energy renditions of your favorite classics.

On-Site Tour of The Gardens of Amarillo Memory Care

9 AM - 7 PM — The Gardens of Amarillo Memory Care — Free entry — Explore one of the highest-rated senior living communities and enjoy an insightful tour.