Good Day
Amarillo
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Supporters and staff at The Bridge Children's Advocacy Center gathered Monday to break ground on a new 34,725 sqft facility on Wallace Blvd that will expand mental health and forensic services for abused children + boost professional collaboration across the Panhandle. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ After weeks of renovations, Amarillo Zoo reopened today and now operates as a nonprofit with improved animal exhibits. Zoo officials said community support is fueling further upgrades and maintenance to keep the facility welcoming and safe. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Amarillo gets busy this weekend as families celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy Saturday’s Lemonade Day stands and Fajita Festival at Hodgetown Stadium, Thursday’s School of Rock at ALT Mainstage, and a parade and celebration at Alamo Park on May 2 (plus other local events). Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Children's Miracle Network holds Miracle Week from May 2 to May 9 to help local families pay for healthcare bills, medication and equipment for kids. The Mediathon on May 7 at its headquarters invites listeners to call 806-242-KIDS to donate. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Amarillo native Tristian Watkins turned his life around by enlisting in the U.S. Navy and earned an Iron Chef award for his cowboy chili; he now serves with the Seabees (at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, Mississippi) and hopes to open his own restaurant soon. 96.9 KISS FM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mac Joe’s is moving its restaurant to a new location on Paramount Street. The planned relocation will ease parking issues + allow for an expanded modern kitchen, though the timeline remains unknown. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Symphony will host the 55th annual Greater Southwest Music Festival from April 30 to May 2 in downtown Amarillo, featuring nearly 10,000 student musicians from Texas & New Mexico & Oklahoma who will perform free ensemble shows, attend workshops, and join an awards ceremony. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ The Discovery Center will host an adults-only screening of Return of the Jedi for Star Wars Day on May 4. Tickets are $10 for general admission or $25 for a wristband that includes themed drinks and unlimited popcorn. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform his latest stand-up routine Saturday, July 25 at 8 p.m. at the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium; tickets (starting at $79) went on sale on April 17. Amarillo Globe-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill’s Amarillo Resource Center and Amarillo National Bank will offer a free four-part financial literacy series from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1904 Bell St starting May 5 + residents should sign up early as space is limited. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Today at the Randall County Fire Station, over 2,000 students take part in the bi-annual Safety Town event where they learn life-saving lessons on seatbelts and booster seats plus the dangers of improper restraint use through interactive demonstrations. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Registration is open for Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center’s two-day summer camps starting in June. Campers aged 6–9 join sessions at the center on Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. while 10–14-year-olds attend at Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. for $99. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo drivers may soon see changes as TxDOT plans to widen I-27 from four to six lanes and adjust Hillside exit—shifting traffic to the Western interchange. The proposed updates are still years away and remain subject to change. NewsTalk 940 AM
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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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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.
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