Good morning, Amarillo.

A tornado touched down in the Madison Park neighborhood on Friday during severe weather, damaging about 20 homes along Willeford Avenue while no injuries were reported — emergency teams and local volunteers are working on cleanup and urging residents to stay clear of the area.

Comedian Theo Von surprised an Amarillo couple at a nearly full show at the Civic Center on March 30th by revealing during his act that their baby is a girl — the playful moment was captured in video and cheered on by the audience.

On April 23, Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 to create the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office - a permanent group of 13 members set to cut regulations and lower state government spending.

The new office will work to streamline processes and improve efficiency in government.

An EF1 tornado struck Canyon late Friday night with winds of 110 mph and no reported injuries—Canyon Mayor Gary Hinders declared a local disaster to enable quick emergency response and allow state or federal help for up to 7 days.

Residents with old medicines in their cabinets should safely dispose of them since unused drugs can harm the environment and pose a risk to families — children or pets might mistakenly take them.

A Drug Take Back Day was held yesterday at Walmart on Tascosa Road and safe drop-off boxes are available at 9100 S. Georgia, CVS, and Walgreens.

Palo Duro Canyon offers scenic trails, camping, horseback riding and biking with The Lighthouse serving as its well-known landmark.

Visitors are advised to stay on marked trails, carry water and a map—essentials for a safe outdoor adventure in the Texas Panhandle.

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.