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Crosswalk removal ordered, 6th shooting victim dies, Atmos gas outage ongoing, US 54 closed through April, jail officers arrested, Wonderland opens 75th season.
Crosswalk Removal Ordered: Amarillo neighborhoods' creative crosswalk projects, including those in San Jacinto and North Heights, must be removed following a state directive. The crosswalks cost $30,000 to install in San Jacinto and up to $90,000 combined for North Heights and APD locations, but the city must comply with state law to maintain eligibility for infrastructure funding .
Downtown Shooting Update: A sixth victim has died from the Sunday shootings in Amarillo. Danny Shead died Thursday, bringing the total fatalities from the incident to six .
Atmos Gas Service Outage: Atmos Energy is working to restore natural gas service in Amarillo. Residents who are not home during restoration will receive a door tag with instructions. For gas leak concerns, call 911 and the Atmos emergency line at 866.322.8667 .
US 54 Closure in Dalhart: The Texas Department of Transportation Amarillo District announced US 54/Denver Avenue will be closed in Dalhart starting April 6 through the end of April for concrete repairs [1].
Jail Officers Arrested: Two Randall County correctional officers have been arrested in less than a week, both on the job for less than a year, raising concerns about jail oversight [5][7].
Sentencing: An Amarillo woman was sentenced to three years in federal prison for robbing a Toot'n Totum. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk sentenced Rebekah Irene Standley to 37 months [5][7].
Drug Bust: A federal jury found California man Cameron Nesbitt, 33, guilty of bringing almost 100 pounds of methamphetamine to the Amarillo area .
No significant weather alerts were identified in the current findings. Residents should monitor local forecasts as spring weather patterns continue across the Panhandle.
Wonderland Park 75th Season: Wonderland Amusement Park in Amarillo is preparing to open for its 75th season. The newly renovated park offers family entertainment options .
WT Spring Events: West Texas A&M University spring events include 'Freaky Friday' musical performances and concerts .
Route 66 Centennial: The City Council has prioritized seeking funding for Route 66 centennial events as part of its legislative agenda [4].
Sam's Club Membership Price Increase: Sam's Club is raising membership prices starting next month [6].
Hershey Product Changes: The Hershey Company announced recipe changes for iconic chocolate products, including Reese's [3].
Amarillo ISD Online Learning: Amarillo ISD has launched an online learning program with emphasis on student achievement [5].
Canyon ISD Teacher Initiative: Canyon ISD's 'Grow to Teach' program aims to ease teacher shortages by steering students toward education careers .
Claude Schools Traffic Issues: Claude schools and drivers are facing backups with over 1,000 trucks daily, making road crossings difficult [5].
Dumas Mascot Controversy: The Dumas community has launched a counter petition against a proposed mascot change .
Former Sod Poodle MLB Debut: A former Amarillo Sod Poodle became the 7th MLB player since 1900 to hit two home runs in his debut [5].
Downtown Women's Center Milestone: The Downtown Women's Center is celebrating 10 years of the Gratitude House helping women in the community .
SNAP Benefits Change: Starting April 1, Texans using SNAP benefits cannot purchase sugary drinks and candy [2].
Historic Terminal Demolition: The Amarillo City Council has approved demolition of the historic Old English Field terminal [6].
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