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Amarillo
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ McDonald’s is back with official birthday parties at five Panhandle locations in Amarillo, Canyon, Dumas, and Borger. Families can choose a character like (Grimace or The Hamburgler) during the one-hour celebration. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary is set to reopen soon with a new exhibit housing nine Santa Isabel dart frogs in a custom-built habitat that replicates their natural tropical environment. Local groups & businesses helped upgrade the zoo through extensive cleaning and maintenance. 96.9 KISS FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Preston Oglesby, a 9-year-old from Pampa who loves animals, competes in the nationwide Junior Ranger competition to raise wildlife conservation awareness and donate part of his potential $20,000 prize to Amarillo Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center; online voting ends April 30. Amarillo Globe-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Texas A&M University’s Ranch Horse Team won its second consecutive national title at the National Intercollegiate Ranch and Stock Horse Association competition held at the Tri-State Fairgrounds from April 13 to 15—three riders earned individual national champion honors during the event. Amarillo Globe-News
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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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