Amarillo College Theatre will present Rabbit Hole, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by David Lindsay-Abaire that explores grief, healing and the resilience of the human spirit.Rabbit Hole, set for Oct. 8-11, follows Becca and Howie Corbett, a suburban couple whose lives are changed forever by the accidental death of their young son, Danny. Eight months later, the couple struggles to cope with their loss while finding different ways to remember their son and move forward.

Two Amarillo College graduates will share the inspiration and creative process behind their photography during a gallery talk at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the Southern Light Gallery on the first floor of Ware Student Commons.The talk will feature the work of Brianna Saucedo and Euly Casias, both of whom graduated from AC in spring 2026. The exhibition will remain on display through Sept. 30. The event and exhibition are free and open to the public.

Amarillo College students exploring careers in healthcare will have an opportunity to meet directly with healthcare employers and university representatives during AC’s Health Sciences Career and Transfer Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the College’s new West Campus Simulation Center.

 Amarillo College will honor Dr. David Woodburn and Dr. Paul Proffer as its 2026 Distinguished Alumni, recognizing two graduates whose careers in health care, commitment to Amarillo and decades of service to the College have left a lasting impact on the community.Woodburn and Proffer will be honored at a luncheon celebrating the 2026 AC Distinguished Alumni set for noon Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Amarillo Country Club.

Angela Newton once felt anxious behind the wheel. Today, she is preparing to take on the road as a commercial truck driver – and already looking ahead to her next set of career opportunities.Newton recently completed the first certificate in Amarillo College’s Professional Truck Operations program, overcoming challenges that initially made her question whether she could finish the course.

Amarillo College is inviting community members to share their ideas and perspectives as the College develops a comprehensive master plan to guide the future of its campuses and facilities.A Master Plan Open House will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 in the lobby on the second floor of the College Union Building on AC’s Washington Street Campus. Community members are invited to stop by during the event to learn more about the planning process and share their input about AC’s facilities, programs, services and future needs.

The Amarillo College Board of Regents on Tuesday adopted a 2026 property tax rate of $0.24670 per $100 of taxable property value, which consists of $0.17840 for Maintenance and Operations and $0.06830 for Interest and Sinking, or debt service.For the average single-family residence in the Amarillo College taxing district, the annual college property tax bill will increase by $45.06 for the year.

A brother’s suicide led Devin Singleton to discover a world of grief, risk and resources he never knew existed — and ultimately inspired him to create The Space They Left: Grief, Risk, and Postvention for Suicide Loss Survivors, a three-part documentary series premiering this September on Panhandle PBS.

The Terk family has made a $760,847 gift to Amarillo College athletics — the largest to a designated AC sport, set to benefit the AC volleyball program. The Amarillo College Foundation, along with this generous family announced the gift at a news conference Tuesday morning at the FirstBank Southwest Center on AC’s Washington campus. The gift to the AC volleyball program will benefit three funds established through the families’ generosity.

Efren King always knew he wanted to work with computers.Growing up without a formal education, he spent countless hours teaching himself programming and taking computers apart and putting them back together. When he decided to pursue a college degree in computer science, he discovered he first needed to earn a GED.

Amarillo College is set to spark new conversations about the questions, experiences and perspectives that shape our lives and communities through its fall Chautauqua: Conversations About Be-ing Human series. The first presentation, “My Generation/s,” will take place Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the Oak Room of the College Union Building on AC’s Washington Street Campus.

Amarillo College will expand welding training, create new workforce credentials and strengthen industry partnerships thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.The two-year Texas Invests in Meaningful Employment (TIME) grant will support the College's Industry and Skilled Trades programs at East Campus, with a focus on stainless steel and aluminum welding, curriculum enhancements, faculty development and student support.

Amarillo College is now accepting students for the Fall 2026 Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses, which begin Aug. 24 at AC’s First Responders Academy (FRA) — a premier facility located on Plains Boulevard in Amarillo. To accommodate a wide range of students, including those who work, the program offers morning, afternoon, and evening class options.

Micah Worley arrived in Amarillo during the fall of 2022 as a member of Amarillo College baseball's first recruiting class.Nearly four years later, he became the Badgers' first professional baseball player.On July 11, the 6-foot-6 lefty pitcher was selected in the sixth round of the MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement have until Aug. 7 to apply for Amarillo College's 134th Basic Peace Officer Academy. Applicants must complete the full application process by the deadline, so those interested are encouraged to begin as soon as possible.The Academy begins Sept. 29 and follows all standards established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), ensuring every recruit gains the knowledge, skills and discipline required to meet the real challenges of a peace officer's career. In Texas, anyone seeking to become a licensed peace officer must complete a Basic Peace Officer Course, and AC provides this essential pathway.

Amarillo College has selected Ramon Suarez Jr., a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience in finance, operations, and strategic planning, to serve as its new Vice President of Administrative Services. He will begin his role on August 10th.As Vice President of Administrative Services, Suarez will lead the College’s financial and administrative operations, including finance, budgeting, procurement, facilities, risk management, information technology, and the bookstore and cafe. He will also oversee long-range financial planning, capital investments, and operational initiatives that support the College’s strategic priorities and student success. 

Panhandle PBS is thrilled to announce the return of Amarillo’s premier dinner series, Savor the Goods, featuring world-renowned barbecue authority, author, and television host Steven Raichlen. This year's highly anticipated community event, themed "Fire & Flavor," will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1 at Arts in the Sunset, located at 3701 Plains Blvd. in Amarillo.

Half a century after first hitting the Texas Panhandle airwaves, Amarillo College’s premier radio station is opening its doors to the community for a landmark golden anniversary event.From 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 music lovers, alumni, and community members are invited to gather at the FM90 and Panhandle PBS studios on the Amarillo College Washington Street Campus at 2408 S. Jackson St., to honor five decades of broadcasting excellence.

Amarillo College, Panhandle PBS and FM90 are inviting artists of all ages to unleash their creativity at the annual Chalk It Up sidewalk art contest on Saturday, July 25 at AC’s Washington Street Campus.The free community event, now in its eighth year, will transform the Oeschger Family Mall into a colorful outdoor gallery as individual artists and teams create original chalk masterpieces on designated 8-foot squares.

Amarillo College will administer physical ability testing for individuals seeking admission to the AC Fire Academy at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 11, and Saturday, July 18, at the First Responders Academy (FRA).Completing the physical ability test, which consists of simulated fire-scene activities, is among the requirements for admission to the Fire Academy.