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Amarillo Texas Local News - April 26, 2026

Amarillo Texas Local News - April 26, 2026

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 Amarillo Texas Local News Breaking news: Amarillo Angels hosted their 5th annual 'Mom Prom' fundraiser at the Amarillo Civic Center, benefiting children and families in the foster care system [1]. In crime news, two individuals face federal charges after Amarillo police discovered 5,000 fentanyl pills in a hotel room . A Canyon man who confessed to running over his girlfriend with a pickup truck has been re-indicted by a Randall County grand jury . Additionally, an Amarillo man out on bond for murder is accused of shooting at an occupied house . A new women's clinic has opened at the Amarillo Public Health facility at 850 South Martin Street to address healthcare gaps in the Texas Panhandle. Casie Stoughton, Amarillo Public Health Director, noted that only about five counties in the Panhandle offer full access to care for women, with many areas being maternity care deserts . The clinic features six rooms and specialized staff, including a nurse practitioner and medical social worker for Medicaid navigation . Weather: An Extreme Fire Risk was issued for Sunday, with assessments continuing for Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma Panhandle fires . Beaver County reports six homes lost, with emergency managers working with state officials on damage assistance . The Beaver County OSU Extension Office is conducting damage assessments on agricultural, livestock, and cattle losses . Residents in affected areas are encouraged to report damages online through official channels . Events: Banana Ball at Hodgetown: The Texas Tailgaters and The Loco Beach Coconuts continued their series for night two on Saturday at Hodgetown. Former Buff Reese Miller spoke about his return to the 806 area [4]. Spectrum Support Society Autism Walk 2026: The Autism Walk 2026 invites the community to participate in raising awareness. The event is organized by the Spectrum Support Society of Amarillo . Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: The Bridge Children's Advocacy Center hosts a walk raising awareness for child abuse. Additionally, Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) High Plains Chapter hosts a child abuse awareness event Saturday . local business: New Women's Clinic: A new women's clinic has opened inside the Amarillo Public Health building at 850 South Martin Street. The clinic addresses critical healthcare gaps, particularly maternal healthcare, in the Texas Panhandle where many counties are designated as maternity care deserts . Services include nurse practitioner consultations and Medicaid navigation programs . school: Former Spearman High Standout Drafted to NFL: Brenen Thompson, a Spearman High School football standout, was selected on the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers [2]. Thompson becomes one of 257 football players now officially professionals following the draft [3]. Amarillo ISD and Pantex Partnership: Amarillo ISD students are working with Pantex to streamline work at the district's vehicle fleet maintenance shop, providing hands-on experience for students . The Roundup: Bikes for Kids Campaign Success: Nonprofits partnered to deliver 400 bicycles to foster children across the Texas Panhandle. The Leathernecks Confederation MC (LCMC) led the campaign, partnering with Amarillo Angels, Heart Gallery of the Panhandle Plains, Toys for Tots, and Boom Adventures. Region 1, spanning from Lubbock to the top of the Panhandle, has nearly 1,700 children currently in foster care . The organizations plan to bring the campaign back next year with hopes of reaching even more children . Man Arrested After Police Chase: A man was arrested after leading police on a chase through Amarillo Saturday . In a separate incident, Amarillo police arrested a man charged with murder after a Sunday morning shooting . References https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-angels-hosts-5th-annual-mom-prom/ https://www.myhighplains.com/sports/local-sports/banana-ball-back-at-it-with-night-two-former-buff-reese-miller-speaks-on-return-to-the-806/ https://www.newschannel10.com/2025/12/20/nonprofits-partner-deliver-bikes-foster-children-texas-panhandle https://www.newschannel10.com/2026/02/23/assessments-underway-texas-panhandle-oklahoma-panhandle-fires
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