Amarillo Texas Local News

Breaking news:

The Amarillo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is hosting community input meetings to gather feedback on its Short-Range Transportation Plan, covering projects planned for the next four years. Meetings are scheduled for Amarillo on Monday and Canyon on Tuesday, giving residents opportunities to shape transportation planning for the region. The MPO's study area includes Amarillo, Canyon, Bushland, Lake Tanglewood, Timber Creek Canyon, Palisades, and Bishop Hills [1][8].

Drought conditions are worsening across the Texas Panhandle, with most of the region remaining in "moderate" drought status. Some areas in the northeast are seeing conditions deteriorate further, while statewide conditions remain stagnant [2].

Texas House District 87 Representative Caroline Fairly has been appointed to the Texas Energy Fund Advisory Committee by Texas leadership, giving Amarillo a voice in state energy policy decisions [5].

The City of Amarillo has announced street maintenance projects scheduled for this week that will impact traffic patterns throughout the city. Residents are advised to plan alternate routes during construction hours [6].

In environmental news, the City of Amarillo announced a partnership with Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to implement a "flexible plan" addressing the prairie dog population at John Stiff Memorial Park through relocation efforts [7].

Weather:

Summertime heat is expected to return by midweek, following a weekend of blistering hot weather that is now giving way to cooler conditions. Today's forecast calls for partly sunny and pleasant conditions with light northeast winds [3]. Residents should prepare for temperature fluctuations as the week progresses, with the heat returning after the brief cool-down period.

Events:

MPO Community Input Meetings: The Amarillo Area MPO is hosting public meetings to gather community input on transportation projects planned for the next four years. Meetings are open to the public with opportunities to share feedback. The MPO is developing the 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Residents who cannot attend can submit input via the online contact form at amarillo.gov [1][8][9].

Meals on Wheels Geranium Sale: Meals on Wheels of Amarillo is holding its annual 2026 Geranium Sale fundraiser. The deadline to order is March 27, with order pickup scheduled for a later date. Proceeds support meal delivery services for homebound seniors in the Amarillo area [4].

local business:

U.S. Wound is examining how mobile wound care services are reshaping access to advanced medical treatment, with growing interest in expanding these services throughout Texas. The company is exploring the role of mobile wound care in improving patient outcomes and access to care [12].

school:

In collegiate sports news, the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 features veteran teams that have remained together despite the era of NIL deals and transfer portals. This trend highlights how team continuity can still compete successfully in modern college basketball .

The Roundup:

Local Spotlight - Josh Davis: A former youth pastor and graphic artist who grew up in Amarillo, Josh Davis never imagined farm life would be his calling. After exploring several careers, Davis now operates JC Acre and has become an advocate for regenerative agriculture on the High Plains. His journey represents a growing movement of farmers adopting sustainable practices to improve soil health and water conservation in the region