AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – On this episode of the Yellow City Rundown for the week of March 23-27, we focus on what is happening with the Prairie Dogs at John Stiff Memorial Park, updates regarding the shooting on South Mississippi, wildfire updates, and the demolition of the English Field Terminal.
We also dive into what happened in Amarillo on March 27, 1929.
Top the Panhandle:
- Amarillo, Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center partner to relocate prairie dogs from John Stiff Memorial Park
- The City of Amarillo announced Monday it will implement “a flexible plan” to address the population of prairie dogs at John Stiff Memorial Park, in what officials called a response to “community concerns.”
- City officials said the plan will include a partnership with the Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to collaborate to relocate prairie dogs to approved host sites.
- The plan follows what the city said has been the prairie dog colony’s recent growth “to an unmanageable level,” that has impacted neighborhoods, park facilities and other developments. Relocating the prairie dogs will be the “primary solution.”
- Amarillo City Council votes to demolish English Field Terminal
- The Amarillo City Council on Tuesday awarded the contract for demolition and abatement of the old English Field Terminal Building.
- This contract is to abate hazardous materials and demolish the old English Field Terminal Building at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is for $469,270.00, and airport revenues will provide the funds for this demolition. The item is budgeted.
- Update regarding the shooting at a residence on S Mississippi
- This was one of three shootings that occurred on March 22.
- One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting and second suspect is still wanted.
- Azaiah Zuniga-Valle, 20, was arrested in connection with the shooting on South Mississippi Street on Sunday.
- Documents that were filed on Thursday note that 20-year-old Adan Moyces Lamas is being charged with two counts of “Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.”
- As of Friday, Lamas has not been arrested
- This was one of three shootings that occurred on March 22.
- ‘Hutchinson’ Fire in Hutchinson County, 2,937 acres; 100% contained
- This fire started on March 24, half a mile east of “Rockin J Ranch.”
- The Texas A&M Forest Service reported the “Hutchinson” Fire in Hutchinson County was estimated to have impacted 2,937 acres and was approximately 90% contained as of Friday afternoon and is now 100% contained as of Friday evening
Panhandle Planner:
- Upcoming stories for the week of March 30 through April 3
- Center City Mural Run is on March 28
- The Downtown Women’s Center is celebrating 10 years of its Gradtitude House
- The Bridge Child Advocacy Center Pinwheel Ceremony is on April 1
- Good Friday is on April 3
- Easter is on April 4
Route 66 Rewind:
- From the Amarillo Globe, March 27, 1929
- Despite this year, in 1929, the slow rain was promising for the wheat belt.
Weather Watch:
- Breezy With a Fast Warm-Up
For the latest Amarillo news and regional updates, check with MyHighPlains.com and tune in to KAMR Local 4 News at 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 p.m. and Fox 14 News at 9:00 p.m. CST.…