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🌱 See what’s new as Amarillo Zoo reopens under nonprofit leadership

Amarillo, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Amarillo! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what’s new as Amarillo Zoo reopens under nonprofit leadership
  • How this new wastewater plant could affect Amarillo’s future growth
  • Why a man accused of bringing meth to Amarillo wants more time

Also on today's calendar: Do The Crawl de Mayo in Amarillo! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, temps: high: 57, low: 41.
  • Friday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 52 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Amarillo Zoo reopens after renovations, shifts to nonprofit operation (abc7amarillo.com) — Amarillo families can now return to the Amarillo Zoo, which has reopened after weeks of renovations and is now being run as a nonprofit. Visitors are noticing cleaner grounds, refreshed animal enclosures, and more active animals, while staff say community donations from Amarillo residents are crucial to funding ongoing upgrades and long-term improvements.
   

2. Amarillo council meets to discuss next steps with Hollywood Wastewater plant (newschannel10.com) — Amarillo’s proposed Hollywood Road II wastewater plant just cleared a key environmental review step needed to unlock a $60 million low-interest loan. City staff say no wetlands or floodplains will be affected, and residents can submit written comments through May 5 before the final document goes to the Texas Water Development Board.
   

3. Man arrested with 10 kilos of meth headed for Amarillo asks judge to delay his trial (abc7amarillo.com) — Federal prosecutors say a man stopped by Childress police admitted he was transporting a large amount of meth from Dallas to Amarillo and has now asked a judge to delay his trial. Authorities report 10 plastic bags of meth were found in his car, and the drugs were allegedly destined for an Amarillo apartment complex.
   

4. Suspect accused of firing 42 shots at Amarillo home indicted on federal weapons charge (abc7amarillo.com) — Federal prosecutors have indicted a 20-year-old man after Amarillo police say he opened fire outside a party, injuring two people and contributing to a violent day that saw four shootings citywide. The case now includes both federal machinegun charges and Potter County aggravated assault indictments tied to the March 22 incident.
   

5. Talking Consent With American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (myhighplains.com) — A local volunteer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention joined KAMR’s Amarillo studio to explain why clear conversations about consent matter and how to start them with loved ones. The segment points viewers to a deeper Wellness Rundown episode and reminds residents to check MyHighPlains and local newscasts for more Amarillo-focused coverage.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday April 30
  • Greater Southwest Music Festival
    Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 South Buchanan, Amarillo
    • Friday May 1
  • Theatre Variety Show Performance
    Amarillo H S Amarillo, TX 79109
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday May 2
  • Amarillo Warbirds VS Omaha Beef
    Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S Buchanan Street, Amarillo
  • Travis 6th Middle School Bloom and Shop Event
    North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan, Amarillo
  • Do The Crawl de Mayo in Amarillo! →
    O.H.M.S. Cafe & Bar, 619 S Tyler St, Amarillo
    4:30 pm
    • Sunday May 3
  • Cheer Texas End of Year Banquet
    Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan, Amarillo
  • John Crist Live
    Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan, Amarillo

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My son just got diagnosed with ADHD and Level 3 Autism who is very verbal.
    We have well point medicaid and I need some help finding play therapy and occupational therapy for him. If anyone could please give me some… (Nextdoor San Jacinto)
  • I have seen a post recently but accidentally deleted it from my email.
    It was asking for recommendations for doctors. Mine no longer takes my insurance. Does anyone have a really good recommendation? (Nextdoor Bivins)

Ok Amarillo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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