“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”: The classical musical comes to vivid life in the season-ending production from West Texas A&M University Theatre. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 4; Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT student, faculty and staff; 806-651-2810 or artsboxoffice@wtamu.edu)
“Between the Lines”: TheatreAC closes its season with this fantastical new musical from author Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald. (7:30 p.m.; continues through May 4; Experimental Theatre on AC’s Washington Street campus; tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 AC students; 806-371-5358)
Randy Rogers Band and Casey Donahew: The Texas country greats team up for a show at Azteca Music Hall. (8 p.m. 500 N. FM 1912; tickets $60 ages 21 and older, $65 ages 17 to 20; 806-335-9990)
Bob Wills Day: The 53rd-annual celebration of history’s greatest Western Swing artist will include a parade, a car show, the fiddlers’ contest, film screenings and music from Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts, Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys, and Jake Hooker & The Outsiders. The weekend also includes dances Thursday and Friday. (All day; various locations in Turkey; prices vary; bobwillsday.com)
GardenFest: Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual celebration of spring returns with vendors, flower sales, crafts and more. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5; 806-352-6513)
Potter County Sheriff’s Office
NEWS RELEASE
Thanks for helping spread the word!
| April 21, 2025 |
| OFFICER SUBMITTING RELEASE: Sheriff Thomas |
| INCIDENT REPORT #: |
| INCIDENT TYPE: Drug Take Back |
| LOCATION: Walmart on Tascosa Road and West Amarillo Blvd |
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DETAILS: On Saturday April 26,2025 from 10am to 2pm the Potter County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting our bi-annual DEA National Take Back Day at the Walmart on Tascosa Rd and West Amarillo Blvd. We will be accepting any pharmaceutical products and liquids in consumer containers. Individuals need to make sure that the caps are on tightly to prevent leakage. There will be NO illicit drugs accepted. We will not collect any information from the individuals or from the disposed medications! We will also NOT be accepting any needles or intravenous solutions, injectables or syringes during this event.
Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back is the motto for this event! Best Regards,
Brian L. Thomas Sheriff, Potter County 13103 NE 29th Amarillo TX 79111 806-379-2903 |
Earth Day Celebration: Enjoy vendors, food trucks, nature-themed activities and self-guided hikes at Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2301 N. Soncy Road; free for members or $7 adults, $5 seniors, military and children; 806-352-6007)
Summer is calling—are you ready?!
Get your child signed up for the Maverick Boys & Girls Club 2025 Summer Camp—where adventure, fun, and friendship await!
In-person registration will be completed ON-SITE during one of our required Parent Orientations at:
Dykeman Unit – 1923 S. Lincoln, Amarillo, TX 79109
Choose ONE to attend:
Thursday, April 24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 26 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Camp runs June 9 – August 1
(Closed July 3 & 4)
Only $270 per child for the whole summer!
What’s included?
Global Adventures theme
Field trips to the zoo, swimming, fishing, skating & more
Arts, crafts, dancing, and creative fun
Breakfast, lunch & snacks
Community service projects
Spots are LIMITED and camp fills up EVERY year—don’t wait!