Good morning, Amarillo.

The Amarillo Area Foundation has begun its search for a new president and CEO after losing Clay Stribling while interim leader Keralee Clay guides the change — the board chose WittKieffer to lead the search — which will ask for community ideas and meet with candidates before picking a successor.

The High Plains Food Bank in Amarillo faced a shortfall when the USDA canceled a federal expansion of the Emergency Food Assistance Program, cutting 250,000 pounds from 13 truckloads of expected food shipments.

The food bank has launched a $250,000 fundraising campaign (to boost supplies for over 125 partner agencies) and reported serving 13,000 households in March (a record for the community).

Amarillo Little Theatre will open Dreamgirls—a musical featuring its largest predominantly African-American cast—on May 1 and run until May 18 with opening night deals and group discounts.

The production will also offer a Mother's Day event on May 11 and a 90-minute concert by Kamica King on May 4.

The Don Harrington Discovery Center is now accepting scholarship applications for summer camps starting in four weeks and will offer tuition discounts ranging from 25% to 75%—families can apply through its website.

Families from select shelters such as Martha’s Home and Downtown Women’s Center—are eligible for a full scholarship if they contact their caseworker.

A federal judge ruled today that lawsuits against Amarillo ISD over the deaths of two students will move forward after the district’s dismissal request was denied—Emerson Cole died on January 17, 2023 after school staff did not administer epinephrine as her emergency plan required and Jaxson Mendoza died in 2022 when his rescue medication was not given during a seizure—Court documents indicate that evidence supports a claim of intentional, discriminatory behavior.

Amarillo storms split when wind shear pushes different parts of a storm in opposite directions—creating left and right movers that often let severe weather bypass the city.

This wind-related effect explains why many spring storms seem to divert around our area.

A West Texas A&M employee has tested positive for measles, and the person was last seen on campus on April 21 at the WT Classroom Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Amarillo Public Health Department advises everyone who was in the building to check their MMR vaccination records and seek guidance if they are unsure.

West Texas A&M University confirmed a measles exposure when a university employee was on campus on April 21 — officials are working with Amarillo Public Health Department to follow up with proper risk mitigation.

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.