Good morning, Amarillo.

Transformation Park will open its temporary day shelter, the Hub, next week to offer meals, activities, and essential services for unhoused individuals until the Joe and Laura Street Day Center is ready next year.

The location at (601 S. Travis St) operates daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monsignor Rex Nicholl, who served as a senior priest for nearly 60 years, died Wednesday at 89.

Funeral arrangements are pending as his decades-long ministry reached multiple local churches.

Amarillo's Cavin Clift, a Randall County 4-H member, earned Reserve Champion Black/Other Purebred Barrow at the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Feb.

13. The win shows how local youth learn agriculture and livestock skills at the annual event.

Francesca's, a key retailer in Westgate Mall, is set to close as part of a progressive shutdown that began the week of Jan.

23. The closure adds to growing vacancies as foot traffic drops and costs rise.

Twice But Nice Secondhand Curations opens its new store at 1412 SW 15th today at 11 a.m. and invites thrifters to browse vintage treasures, enjoy raffles, giveaways, and a $10 fill-a-bag sale.

The Yellow Rose Inn in Nazareth has grown from a small bed-and-breakfast (opened Oct.

2013) into a family-run inn that hosts weddings and reunions and welcomes visitors traveling between Amarillo and Lubbock. The owners plan to pass the business on to future generations as they share local attractions with guests.

Hibachi Kingdom, a beloved food truck (normally at 10th and Buchanan), will close on Feb.

28 after over five years of service, so food lovers have one last chance to savor its favorite dishes before it departs.

The Citadelle Art Museum in Canadian will present 'Human Resonance: Portraits with Presence,' a contemporary portrait exhibit featuring works by David Kassan and other artists from Feb.

14 to June 13. The opening event on Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. includes a seated dinner plus artist presentation with $75 tickets and RSVP due Feb. 10.

Amarillo hosts diverse Valentine’s Day events, ranging from Buc-ee’s themed merchandise and fast-food dining deals at Long John Silver’s to intimate magic shows, mixology classes, and art exhibits in Canadian — offering both quirky and romantic celebrations throughout the weekend.

West Texas A&M University expanded its Educators Excellence Initiative to offer half-off tuition and fees to over 11,000 Region 16 school employees and their families; eligible students can begin summer enrollment for undergraduate and graduate courses (online programs and specific conditions apply).

Amarillo area colleges reported spring enrollment growth this semester.

Amarillo College increased by 6% to over 8,774 students, West Texas A&M added 1.36% with 960 returning freshmen, and Clarendon College inched from 1,411 to 1,463 students + Amarillo College also saw a 5% rise in credit hour production.

Amarillo native and four-time PGA TOUR winner Ryan Palmer plans to compete in the inaugural OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank from June 11-14 at Tascosa Golf Club this summer.

Tickets are available now and juniors are admitted free.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

6:30-7:45 p.m. — Amarillo Little Theatre — $27.60 — Experience a magical evening of music by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons under candlelight.

Monday Game Group at United Supermarket

7-11 p.m. — United Supermarkets — Free entry — Engage with local board gaming enthusiasts in a friendly atmosphere and learn new games together.

Makeup Blowout Sale in Amarillo

10 AM - 5 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown — Free entrance — Enjoy up to 75% off on makeup, skincare, and hair care during this annual sale event.

Beginner All Gel Class - Amarillo, Texas

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo by IHG — Registration required — Dive into the exciting world of gel nails with hands-on instruction and techniques.

VOLUME 1 Launch Party

6-9 p.m. — Amarillo Club — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of The Scout Guide and enjoy local bites and DJ entertainment.

Conjunto Relincho & Los Villalobos Concert

9-11 p.m. — Hacienda Las Flores Event Center — Cost information not provided — Enjoy live performances by Conjunto Relincho and Los Villalobos in a vibrant atmosphere.

Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — O.H.M.S. Cafe & Bar — Tickets required — Celebrate an early St. Patrick's Day with games, contests, and plenty of green-themed fun in Amarillo.