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Amarillo City Transit debuts new ACT-Connect fleet
Ambulatory passengers will now have a new and more convenient option to get around Amarillo.
Borger native working on USS Tripoli
The Navy shared a photo of Vincent Hearon, of Borger, working on USS Tripoli (LHA 7) last week.
Downtown’s historic Marizon building receives $20k facelift from Center City
Polk Street’s historic Marizon building received a $20,000 facade grant from Center City Amarillo to improve the building’s exterior and enhance curb appeal.
Many Amarillo taxpayers still haven’t received their tax refund from the IRS
Many Amarillo tax services have been getting calls from people who still have not received their tax returns back from the IRS.
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High Plains Food Bank and Starlight Ranch partner for outdoor summer concert series
The High Plains Food Bank and Starlight Ranch Event Center are partnering up for an outdoor summer concert series.
Business for Amarillo event venues booming, making up for many lost parties from 2020
Many Amarillo event venues are booked up with graduation parties as many 2020 graduates are making up for lost parties from last year.
Goodwill opening second location in Amarillo, hosting hiring event
A new Goodwill store is scheduled to open in Amarillo this summer.
Memorial Service honors fallen First Responders
Among those honored, include a fallen officer and a firefighter who died working a traffic accident January of last year.
Gracie’s Project struggling to care for 180 animals in the shelter
This week for the first time ever, Gracie’s Project has had to refuse dogs and cats because the shelter is at capacity with the highest number of animals they’ve ever held.
Borger using notification system to better relay community information to residents
The city of Borger can now better relay emergency and non-emergency community information to residents.
Burro de Mayo donkey race to benefit Amarillo nonprofits
You have the chance to participate in a unique kind of fundraiser run to benefit a couple of local nonprofits.
Free trees to be distributed for Arbor Day
NuStar Energy, a petroleum distribution company, will be handing out free trees on Friday.
Kids to participate in Lemonade Day, learn about business Saturday
Kids will have the chance to learn about starting and operating their own business during Amarillo Lemonade Day on Saturday.
Ford Fun Day 2021 to fund bicycles for kids in need
Gene Messer Ford and The Texas Panhandle Mustang Club will host Ford Fun Day 2021 on Saturday, May 1 to fund bicycles for kids in need.
NWTH and BSA receive five tablets from March of Dimes for new mothers in NICU
New mothers in the NICU at Northwest Texas and BSA Hospitals are now able to utilize tablets tailored to them so they can connect with staff, family and others virtually.
Alibates Flint Quarries to host Junior Ranger Day
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is holding a Junior Ranger Day on Saturday.
Bowling fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters will host their annual bowling fundraiser on Saturday, May 1.
March of Dimes donating tablets to connect Amarillo families with NICU staff, babies
March of Dimes is donating Lenovo tablets to help new moms with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of BSA and Northwest Texas hospitals.
PPHM to open new large-scale dinosaur exhibit
The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum opens their summer exhibit, Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas, next week on Tuesday, May 4.
The Barfield to hold job fair with open interviews
The Barfield Hotel is holding a job fair with open interviews tomorrow.
Student job fair to be held at WT
The WT Student Employment Fair will take place at the university Wednesday.
Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies continues through Monday, April 26
Texans can purchase emergency supplies tax free this weekend during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies.
Parents outraged, say Texas church taught sex education without parental consent
Some parents in Childress are outraged after they say a church taught their children explicit sexual education without their consent.
New in Amarillo: National restaurant chains coming to Amarillo
National restaurant chains are taking advantage of Amarillo’s growing population and economy, as Chuy’s Tex Mex, Panera Bread Cafe, and Jimmy’s Egg are coming to the southwest side of town.
Amarillo leaders announced recipients of BBB Excellence in Community Service Award
Several area City leaders and health experts has announced the recipients of the BBB Excellence in Community Service Award.
$2.8 million estate gift to WTAMU’s library benefits campus and Panhandle region
Today West Texas A&M University announced a $2.8 million estate gift from former Texas Poets Laureate and assistant professor of English at the university Jenny Lind Porter Scott.
Pantex celebrates Earth Day by practicing recycling, clean-up efforts and reducing waste
Pantex employees are celebrating Earth Day this year by practicing recycling, clean-up and reducing waste.
City of Canyon launches website for residents to provide input on Canyon Square
In order for citizens to provide input on the Canyon Square, the City of Canyon launched a website for the City’s Downtown Master Plan.
Medication cleanout events to be held Saturday
Randall County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are collecting unused medications as part of the DEA National Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday.
BBB of Amarillo holding shred day
The Better Business Bureau of Amarillo is holding a free shred day on Saturday.
National Ranch & Stock Horse Alliance Collegiate Championship Show happening this weekend in Amarillo
The National Ranch & Stock Horse Alliance Collegiate Championship Show is happening this weekend in Amarillo.
Amarillo food trucks prepare for busy summer after COVID restrictions lift
With COVID restrictions lifted and large events coming back to Amarillo this summer, local food trucks are preparing for a busy and profitable few months.
Two Texas health care bills pass the house, now pending in Senate committees
State lawmakers are working to get two healthcare bills passed that would expand telehealth, telemedicine and broadband across Texas.
City of Amarillo to host public meeting on Arden Road project
The City of Amarillo will host a public meeting to discuss the paving, drainage and potable water construction project for Arden Road.
Salvation Army receives ‘MASH’ unit, tool for homeless community outreach
The Salvation Army of Amarillo received their first mobile auxiliary support hub, or MASH.
GardenFest benefiting Amarillo Botanical Gardens this weekend
Amarillo Botanical Gardens is hosting their annual plant sale and fundraiser, GardenFest, on Saturday.
Communities in Panhandle coming together to clean their cities
Panhandle communities are coming together this Saturday for a day of picking up the trash that lies in their cities.
Amarillo VA Health Care System hosting ribbon cutting for new memory care unit
The Amarillo VA Health Care System will host a ribbon cutting for the new memory care unit on Tuesday, April 20.
Amarillo Opera returns to stage with focus on community enrichment
The Amarillo Opera returns to the stage this weekend with their performance of ‘R. S. B. E Remove Shoes Before Entering,” but say their entrance back into the Amarillo art scene goes behind on-stage performances.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas released schedule for Amarillo Virtual Community Law Conference
The Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas has released a schedule for the virtual Spring Community Law Conference.
Head Start program accepting applications
Region 16′s Head Start program for children is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year.
AFD to host open house at new fire station
AFD is hosting an open house of their newest fire station Wednesday.
AISD hosts ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser for Kids Cafe
AISD is hosting their annual “Empty Bowls” fundraiser at Polk Street United Methodist Church tomorrow.
Early voting in Texas begins today
Early voting for eligible Texas voters will begin on Monday.
Amarillo Zoo to host clean up at Thompson Park for Earth Day
The Amarillo Zoo is asking for volunteers to help them clean up Thompson Park in honor of Earth Day.
Car Show raises money for Autism Awareness
They re-built a regular car and turned it into a race car with several puzzle pieces on the vehicle as a design.
Vega students raising funds to complete handicap-accessible horse trailer
Two students from Vega are being recognized for their quest to construct a special trailer for a handicapped horse rider.
Texas Tech Veterinary School honors student with scholarship
Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine announced on Facebook a new scholarship in honor of Dalton w. Horn.
Monetary donations to HPFB will be matched Thursday
A donor has agreed to match monetary donations to the High Plains Food Bank Thursday.
HODGETOWN to open at increased capacity, face masks required this season
The Amarillo Sod Poodles released the 2021 fan policy and ticketing information today.
Amarillo Crime Stoppers to host 14th Annual Shred It Day this weekend
Amarillo Crime Stoppers will host the 14th Annual Shred It Day this weekend.
Downtown library’s new MakerSpace to be completed by June
The downtown Amarillo Public Library finished construction on their new makerspace, with plans to open to the public on June 1.
City of Amarillo supports AC’s plan to build a $13 million Regional First Responders Training Center
The city of Amarillo supports Amarillo College’s plan to build a $13 million Regional First Responders Training Center.
Ogallala Commons taking reservations for Playa Field Day on conservation
Ogallala Commons is hosting Playa Field to share information on playa ecosystems and restoration efforts in the area.
Lone Star Ballet returns to the stage after a year of no performances
The Lone Star Ballet returns to the stage this week with their performance of ‘TimeSteps.”
Amarillo Amazon warehouse construction on schedule, foundation being poured
The Amazon warehouse coming to Northeast Amarillo is on track to open early 2022. The grading on the construction site is complete and now the foundation is being poured.
‘Heightened’ need for blood donations at Coffee Memorial Blood Center
Coffee Memorial Blood Center said their is a “heightened” need for blood due to an increase in blood usage at area hospitals.
Navajo filmaker to present for WT Distinguished Lecture Series
WT’s Center for the Study of the American West is welcoming an award-winning Diné, or Navajo, filmmaker to present for the university’s Distinguished Lecture Series.
‘We can’t find the help’: Amarillo restaurant owners struggle to find employees
Amarillo restaurants say they are facing an extreme shortage of employees, speculating a combination of unemployment, stimulus checks, and fear of coronavirus are the cause.
McDonald’s to donate portion of Tuesday sales to Opportunity School of Amarillo
McDonald’s customers will be helping an area school with their purchases today thanks to McDonald’s Give Back Days.
14th Annual Shred It Day with Amarillo Crime Stoppers happening this weekend
Amarillo Crime Stoppers is holding their 14th Annual Shred It Day on Saturday.
McDonald’s, Sonic looking to fill several positions in Amarillo
McDonald’s and Sonic are both looking to hire several new employees in Amarillo.