The Amarillo 5

Amarillo Texas Local News - April 6, 2026


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Amarillo Texas Local News

Breaking news

A fatal crash at 45th and Bell Street in Amarillo left one person dead Friday afternoon when a motorcycle traveling north collided with a pickup truck [1][2]. A second victim, Debbie Michelle Guzman, 50, who was a passenger on the motorcycle, later died from injuries sustained in the crash [2].

An Amarillo man serving a 30-year prison sentence for child sex crimes was found unresponsive at the Garza Unit in Beeville and died [2]. The Office of the Inspector General is investigating the death.

A secret U.S. Air Force jet, the NT-43A Radar Test Bed, was spotted at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport following the Artemis II launch [2].

Eastbound I-40 near McLean was closed after a crash, with traffic detoured to the frontage road [2].

Weather

Current temperature in Amarillo is 48°F [3]. Residents should stay updated on daily forecasts through local weather services for any changes in conditions throughout the week.

Events

Wonderland Park Opening: Wonderland Park opens on Friday, celebrating 75 years in Amarillo with new owners and familiar thrills [4][5]. The amusement park is a longtime local tradition for families.

Amarillo Little Theatre - Silent Sky: The Amarillo Little Theatre presents "Silent Sky," a play centered on a real female astronomer who pioneered the field in the early 1900s [4][6].

Region 16 Spanish Spelling Bee: Region 16 students competed in the A-b-e-j-a Spanish Spelling Bee, with top spellers advancing to state competition [4][7].

local business

United Family Stores: All United Family stores and auxiliary operations were closed for Easter Sunday, continuing a longstanding company tradition [8].

Fermi America Expansion: Project Matador campus is expected to expand to over 7,500 acres, according to an earnings call update from Fermi America [4].

school

WT Civil Discourse Symposium: West Texas A&M University and The Hill Institute hosted a Civil Discourse and Civics Education symposium, with speakers sharing perspectives on the importance of civics education

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