Good morning, Amarillo.

Local Mimi has highlighted toddler-only play zones in Amarillo, where little ones can run and learn safely (areas set exclusively for toddlers) as more venues are expected to open soon.

The Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center broke ground on a new 34,725 sqft facility (located at the Harrington Regional Medical Complex) to expand mental health and pediatric services for Panhandle children.

The project, six years in the making, will finish in September and serve 26 counties.

Young entrepreneurs will host lemonade stands across town on Saturday, May 2, where visitors can sample drinks and watch contests for best overall and most creative stands while dropping off recipe samples at Sonic (8611 Hillside Road).

With Amarillo expanding and I-27 under constant construction, reaching destinations now often takes 15 minutes instead of the old 10.

Local drivers should plan extra travel time (this change affects daily commutes) as growth reshapes traffic patterns.

Liylah, a 17-year-old in foster care who loves swimming, nature walks + Lakers games, hopes to be adopted before she turns 18 so she can have a loving family; interested adopters can email [email protected].

Crews are containing a 100-acre grass fire near NE 24th + Grand as evacuations for Travis 6th campus and nearby homes are lifted.

Officials advise residents with respiratory issues to steer clear while containment continues.

Bee Rooted Vines — a family-owned flower shop that began on Valentine's Day — offers custom bouquets with heartfelt care in Bushland.

The shop at 1901 RM 2381 also delivers to Canyon, Amarillo, Wildorado, and Vega.

Wesley’s BBQ announced that its dine-in River Road storefront will permanently close after May 1, and it will serve customers via its food truck + catering services; a final dine-in event is scheduled for Friday, May 1.

Center City is hosting the Imagine the Possibilities Tour on Saturday, May 2, featuring free guided visits to three historic downtown properties (The Taylor Building, the Avery-Turner Home, and the Barfield Home) from 10 a.m. to noon.

The Amarillo Public Library hosts a free poetry reading today at the Southwest Branch where acclaimed native poet Allison Adelle Hedge Coke will read excerpts from her latest work and sign books + join a conversation to mark National Poetry Month.

Texas is emerging as a hub for AI as data centers, including Project Matadaor outside Amarillo, are being built.

Many local workers fear automation will reduce jobs in fields like agriculture+energy+healthcare and education and are calling for stronger job protections.

Youth baseball games were delayed this past Saturday when a scheduled game started 15 minutes late due to a shortage of umpires.

Officials said harsh treatment from parents and coaches contributed to the problem and suggested high school players volunteer (contact [email protected]) to help resolve the issue.

At the West Texas Ranch Rodeo (held yesterday at the Amarillo National Center), women riders competed with scores mostly in the high 70s and Ally Bradley led with an 81.

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!

Wildcat Wednesdays at Wildcat Bluff

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Wildcat Bluff Nature Center — Cost varies — Enjoy a nature-filled day with drop-off day camp options for kids aged 7-11.