Amarillo Texas Local News - April 11, 2026

Amarillo Texas Local NewsBreaking newsAn update to a previous missing person case: a 13-year-old girl reported missing in Amarillo has been found safe [6]. In major regional education news, the Texas Tech University System announced on April 10 that it will end sexual orientation and gender identity degrees and limit related course content, a move Chancellor Brandon Creighton says aligns with new state directives [4]. On the economic front, residents are feeling the pinch as a spike in gas prices pushed inflation up by the most in four years during March [5].WeatherResidents should prepare for a surge of potent heat gripping the High Plains this week, with temperatures expected to challenge or break monthly records [8]. While the heat dominates early week forecasts, meteorologists are tracking a system that could bring much-needed rain and potential severe weather to the Texas Panhandle later in the week [8].EventsThe Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and TTU School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) are hosting the Amarillo Research Symposium. The event features over 100 student and trainee researchers presenting their latest findings [1]. This symposium highlights the growing research footprint of the Amarillo campus.local businessThe Texas Farm Bureau has voiced support for a new executive order to investigate major meat packing companies, including Tyson Foods. Tyson operates the largest beef processing plant in the United States right here in Amarillo, and the investigation aims to address market transparency and pricing concerns .schoolCanyon High School seniors Allison Wade and Maddison Irvin have been selected as Thoma Scholars, a prestigious honor providing substantial financial support for their college education [2]. In collegiate athletics, the West Texas A&M University meat animal evaluation team earned a runner-up finish and multiple top honors at a recent national contest, showcasing the strength of the university's agricultural program [3].The RoundupIn local crime news, the teenage son of an Amarillo police officer has been indicted for manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash . In regional health news, a child in Lubbock has died of measles, marking the first U.S. death from the disease since 2003; health officials urge residents to ensure vaccinations are up to date [7]. References https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/ttuhsc-and-ttu-svm-host-amarillo-research-symposium/ https://www.myhighplains.com/news/education/2-canyon-independent-school-district-students-selected-as-thoma-scholars/ https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/wt-meat-animal-evaluation-team-scores-high-at-national-contest/ https://www.myhighplains.com/news/regional-news/texas-tech-system-to-end-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-degrees-limit-course-content/ https://www.myhighplains.com/news/business/ap-inflation-may-jump-by-most-in-nearly-four-years-as-gas-prices-spike-in-wake-of-iran-war/<...