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Rise and shine, Amarillo!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: Major $7M park lighting upgrade, pet CPR certification class, and Saddleback Cellars wine dinner + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Amarillo protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Leadership change in finance: The City of Amarillo has hired Lola Ogunremi as chief financial officer, bringing more than 18 years of financial management experience. She replaces Laura Storhend, who retired in February — read the full story.

After-dark park enhancements begin: Amarillo is investing over $7 million to brighten local parks. John Stiff Park already has new LED lights and controls, with more upgrades coming to boost safety and summer evenings — get all the details.

From Jewell to Shostakovich: WT Concert Band performs today at 6 p.m. in Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus, offering contemporary works and classics. Admission is free for Panhandle music fans — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Craft inclusive, sober vision boards together
• Classic storytime fun for ages 3+
• Create art at Spring Break Camp
• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• A home warranty that actually pays is 50% off right now

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Weeknight Thai-Lao fix: From cozy noodle bowls to big, shareable stir-fries, Sayakomarn’s Restaurant serves Thai/Lao comfort with a friendly, see-you-next-time vibe locals love. Perfect for weeknights when cooking ambition disappears, pick your usual heat level or play it safe, and leave happy.

Fresh yardage fix: In Amarillo, QuiltWinks Fabric & More keeps stitchers inspired with bolts, precuts, kits, and classes when you’re ready to move past the YouTube phase. You’ll find smart color ideas, friendly guidance, and that print you didn’t know your next project needed.

Fluffy-stack fix: Since 1981, Ye Olde Pancake Station has been Amarillo’s go-to for griddle joy: golden pancakes, crisp waffles, and comforting diner lunches. Crave easy warmth? Slide into a booth, sip coffee, and let any day start right… no fuss, just reliable, syrupy satisfaction.

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

⭐ Amish Star Pot Holder @ Keller Williams Realty Amarillo | Monday (3/9) at 7:00 PM – Channel your inner quilting aunt and stitch an Amish star pot holder, the kind your Nana would actually approve of. It’s a bring-your-own machine situation, plus thread, scissors, fat quarters, and Insul-Bright, because we like hands un-singed, and casseroles classy.

🦅 Bushland Falcon Band Giveback Event @ Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant | Tuesday (3/10) at 11:00 AM – Who says taco cravings cannot fund tubas? Eat at Abuelo’s on SW 45th, say “Bushland Band” to your server or type it in the online special instructions, and 20 percent of your sale helps buy new instruments for the Bushland Falcon Band. Dinner, donation, done.

⛳ Women’s Golf Movement Experience @ Amarillo Golf Club | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:30 PM – If you’re ready to retire the cart-only routine, Amarillo Golf Club offers a women-only, eight-week blend of coaching and golf-specific movement in a climate-controlled space, because the Panhandle wind has opinions. Supportive vibe, better mobility, a more consistent swing, and only six spots.

🍷 Saddleback Cellars Wine Dinner @ The Western Horseman Club | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – If your idea of date night involves venison, Napa pours, and someone else doing the fancy pairing, saddle up. Western Horseman Club is serving five chef-driven game courses with four Saddleback Cellars wines, finished with a proper Old Fashion, and seats disappear fast.

🍳 Roots & Recipes @ 806 Parties & More | Friday (3/13) at 1:00 PM – Bring the kids, a tri-fold, and grandma’s best recipe to this all-ages Roots & Recipes meetup at 806 Parties & More. Think potluck with posters, allergy lists, and actual stories, homeschool crew welcome, all for the very Amarillo price of five bucks a family.

💉 Blood Drive @ The Lumberyard (Canyon) | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – The Lumberyard is making doing good easy with a blood drive in the Barn. Give an hour, save lives, and they’ll bribe you with a general admission concert ticket, a $10 gift card for Feldman’s, Buff’s, Joe Taco, or Big Tex Burritos, and a koozie.

🐾 Pet CPR and First Aid Certification Class @ Unleashed | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Pet CPR and First Aid is popping up at Unleashed Grooming Salon, teaching you how to handle choking, burns, and those backyard mystery snacks, with a real 2-year certification. Preregistration required, $74.95, CEUs for the pros, stuffed-animal practice highly encouraged. Come feel useful, not panicked.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/12 Illusions After Dark @ Amarillo Magic Co. – 7:00 PM
• 3/12 Karaoke Thursdays @ Western Bowl – 7:30 PM
• 3/13 Cameron James Smith @ The Western Horseman Club – 9:00 PM
• 3/13 Katie Beth Mihm @ Butler’s Martini Bar – 9:00 PM
• 3/14 Saturday Night Karaoke @ Western Bowl – 8:00 PM
• 3/14 The Stray Sons @ Hoots Pub – 9:00 PM
• 3/15 Karaoke Brunch Dance Party @ The Western Horseman Club – 11:00 AM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• This free tool makes it easy to find a financial advisor
• Got debt? See if you qualify to pay up to 45% less
• See if you can get a lower car insurance rate
• Protect your pet (and your wallet) with Spot

📻 Amarillo report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 84°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 30%

A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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