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The Canyon Farmers Market in Canyon is holding Pickle Day on Saturday, Sept.

12, where buyers of pickle items enter a drawing and kids get free pickle stickers. Live music from Nathan Fox and food trucks will add to the fun.

Amarillo has a thriving pickleball scene with multiple leagues and clubs offering games for players of all ages (including the Honcho Pickleball League and Amarillo Pickleball Club).

The sport, which began in 1965, continues to draw enthusiasts at various local courts and events.

This weekend, Amarillo hosts several events including a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the War Memorial Center on Sept.

11 at 8:30 a.m., a bite-sized opera event at West Texas A and M campus on Sept. 11, and a butterfly release with breakfast at the Botanical Gardens on Sept. 12.

Amarillo Magic Co. on South Western will celebrate its first anniversary on Oct.

1 and present a Houdini tribute show on Oct. 31 during National Magic Week. The shop will also debut its new signature effect, The Amarillo Collective (drawing local magic fans).

TxDOT announced plans to slow traffic on northbound I-27 frontage roads (FM 2219/Lair Road to McCormick Road) for drainage operations this week, with flaggers on site to guide drivers.

The department also has multiple lane closures on westbound I-40 and mowing on I-40 from State Spur 288 east of Amarillo.

West Texas A&M University updated its core curriculum today after a System review required by Senate Bill 37 removed about 20 courses; some courses were added to simplify credit transfers while remaining available for credit.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with three egg producers that will deliver over 7 million free eggs statewide, including 140,400 eggs for High Plains Food Bank; more than 1.7 million eggs have already been sent to food banks with over 5 million scheduled for delivery.

The Amarillo Area Agency on Aging will hold a seminar on Tuesday, Sept.

15, at the Amarillo Foundation (919 S. Polk) to teach older adults how to protect themselves from scammers. The free event will feature community speakers, a continental breakfast, door prizes, and resource tables.