Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo kids will run lemonade stands around town Saturday, May 3 to learn business skills and raise funds for a chosen nonprofit—stands will operate in neighborhoods and outside local businesses.

The event teaches them to set spending, saving and donation goals while garnering community support.

Square Mile Community Development lost its AmeriCorps support unexpectedly—ending service for its four staff and prompting the nonprofit to seek new funding to keep its urban farms and Refugee Resource Center open.

The organization, which also lost a $150,000 grant in February, is working hard to continue serving underserved neighborhoods in Amarillo.

Tomorrow, Amarillo will host Lemonade Day where young entrepreneurs set up lemonade stands in neighborhoods and outside businesses to learn business skills and raise funds for local nonprofits—kids practice spending, saving, and donating.

Local sponsors such as AISD Happy State Bank, Xcel Energy, and the Amarillo Education Foundation back the event.

In Amarillo, John Paul Ortega was found guilty of Capital Murder on May 1 for killing Iliana Garza and her unborn child in a parking lot after a 4+ hour jury deliberation, and he will spend life in prison without parole.

Amarillo’s Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Cinco de Mayo cook-off fajita festival (5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Hodgetown) and sponsoring a parade that begins at 10 a.m. near Alamo Park with about 50 floats; local groups will join the celebrations to enjoy live music and cultural dance performances while raising funds for student scholarships and internships.

Ross Rogers Golf Complex in Amarillo was named Texas’ top economy golf course by the Dallas Morning News after the Mustang Course took first and Wildhorse Course placed fourth, with all four city courses in the state’s top 25.

City General Manager George Priolo said the work is hard, as the greens are mowed every day, cups are changed and trash cleaned up—efforts that keep the courses in top shape.

Amarillo voters will cast ballots tomorrow, May 3, for city council seats and a new mayor at polling places open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.+ Voters in nearby counties will also select school board members and vote on a public safety bond while needing to show valid photo ID as required.

A new guide offers budget-friendly family adventures in Amarillo—covering local parks, the Don Harrington Discovery Center, flea markets, and nearby outdoor spots like Palo Duro Canyon and Lake Meredith.

The guide explains membership benefits and free or low-cost choices that let kids have fun all year.

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.