Good morning, Amarillo.

Child Protective Services is painting Cadillac Ranch blue—an event to raise child abuse awareness—with local organizations, children, and businesses helping cover the site.

Jenn Sugg from the Rainbow Room said the display supports children who have experienced abuse.

Residents who once faced homelessness moved into temporary housing at Transformation Park today, with 27 people—including pet owners—signing contracts and agreeing to 20 hours of community service per week.

Executive Director Zimmerman said a mobile vet will visit next week (and more residents will move in soon) as the park adds job support, case management and health services.

A 52-year-old Amarillo man, Chuck Mercer, was sentenced to 14 years in state prison after pleading guilty to setting fire to a home in the North Tyler Street area on October 21, 2024—evidence gathered at the scene linked him to the arson.

Amarillo police are asking for help solving the 2009 murder of Sherry Mondragon, 55, who was reported missing on January 25 and whose body was found three months later in a detached garage on N.

Spring after she was shot in the back and wrapped in a rug.

Dr. Jim Laughlin started June Jazz at Amarillo College after a 1990s jam session, and the free outdoor concerts have grown to inspire four generations of local musicians—fueling a vibrant jazz scene in Amarillo.

The concerts will run every Tuesday in June at 7:00 p.m. on the Experimental Theatre Porch on Washington Street—promising a lively series of performances.

West Texas A&M held its 42nd annual student memorial service on April 25 at the Joseph A.

Hill Memorial Chapel to honor six students lost during the academic year – the event also announced that scholarships of $350 each will be awarded for the 2025-26 school year to support students in similar fields.

Luke Marek, a 21-year-old Amarillo native and delivery driver, is running for mayor in the May election to make streets safer and government records more open—he plans to add sidewalks during road repairs and ease zoning rules for small businesses—aiming to better serve neighborhoods like North Heights.

Amarillo Public Health will open its new Women’s Health Clinic on Monday at 850 Martin Rd with services such as cervical cancer screening (STD testing and treatment, mammogram referrals, pregnancy testing, contraception options, and resource navigation), as approved by the city council’s $1.39 million funding. The clinic will operate Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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.