Amarillo Texas Local News

Breaking news:

Structure Fire on Heidi Lane: The Amarillo Fire Department assisted the Potter County Sheriff's Office with a structure fire on Heidi Lane early Friday morning. No injuries were reported .

Grass Fires Contained: Crews responded to a grass fire near Highway 70 south of Pampa on Friday [3]. Additionally, the 'Cobalt' Fire in Oldham County was estimated at 24 acres and was 100% contained as of Friday morning .

Unemployment Numbers: The Texas Workforce Commission reported that Amarillo's unemployment rate increased by 0.5% in January, with the state's civilian labor force reaching 14,379,500 positions after adding 40,100 nonfarm jobs [5].

Weather:

No significant weather events or storms are currently forecast for the Amarillo area in the coming week. Residents should continue to monitor local forecasts for any changes, particularly as grass fire season remains active in the region [3].

Events:

Storybridge 5-Year Celebration: Storybridge is celebrating a milestone in April, marking five years since the nonprofit organization brought Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Amarillo. The program provides free books to children and has been a significant literacy resource for local families [2].

local business:

Amarillo Zoo Nonprofit Status: The Amarillo Zoo has officially become a nonprofit organization. The announcement was made on the zoo's Facebook page, confirming that all necessary paperwork has been completed. This transition is expected to open new funding opportunities and community support avenues for the facility [4].

school:

Amarillo ISD Virtual Learning Options: Amarillo ISD will offer complete virtual and hybrid instruction in courses already offered through the district. The district shared hybrid learning options as part of flexibility measures for students and families [1].

Spearman ISD Van Accident: A Spearman Independent School District van was involved in a car accident in a town near the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Details regarding injuries or circumstances were not immediately available .

The Roundup:

Sod Poodles Opening Day: The Amarillo Sod Poodles played their season opener at home against the Springfield Cardinals on Friday night, falling to the Cardinals in the opening game .

SNAP Program Changes: Changes are coming to the SNAP program that will affect local recipients. Residents who rely on these benefits should stay informed about upcoming modifications to the program [1].