Good morning, Amarillo.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.