Good morning, Amarillo.

Market Street director Matt Edwards will retire on Thursday, Feb.

19 (after 26 years serving Amarillo families). He will enjoy more family time and leave behind a cherished legacy at the store.

The Amarillo Fire Department fought a room-and-contents fire at 8111 S.

Soncy Road on Sunday evening (7:09-7:49 p.m.) with firefighters suppressing flames and reporting no injuries while the fire marshal investigates the cause.

Francesca’s store at Westgate Mall is closing permanently per a federal notice (filed the week of Jan.

23) as more shoppers turn to online buying; remaining stores include Dillard’s and JCPenney.

John Ford Coley, joining Three Dog Night and Ambrosia, will perform live at the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.

19. The veteran says the event celebrates classic hits + honors his Texan roots.

The Big Texan in Amarillo, famed for its 72-oz steak challenge, was the site of the first Man vs. Food episode on Dec.

3. The iconic restaurant has since been featured on multiple TV shows + films.

West Texas A&M University is hosting its spring Career and Internship Expo Thursday, Feb.

19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First United Bank Center (over 85 companies will offer jobs and internships to students).

Wildfires burned across the Texas Panhandle on Tuesday as high winds spread flames near Highway 64 east of Beaver, four miles east of Hartley, and near Hooker — fire crews slowed the blaze by closing parts of affected roads while news outlets seek more details.

Ogallala Life and Ogallala Commons are launching a new rehydration project in Borger at Rock Creek in Johnson Park from Mar.

7-14. The nonprofits, who previously led projects around Amarillo, will use leaky weirs and beaver dam analogs to help recharge the Ogallala Aquifer.

Traffic on Georgia Street will be temporarily adjusted starting Feb.

19 as crews close the portion from SL 335 to just south of Daytona Ave for concrete paving in a 1.5-mile project designed to increase roadway capacity and drainage+ detour signage is in place until May 31.

Xcel Energy has enacted a Public Safety Power Shutoff for about 14,500 customers across several local counties starting at 9 a.m., with over 400 workers + helicopters set to inspect lines and begin restoration at 5 p.m.; outages may continue into Wednesday.

Panhandle Breast Health received $30,000 from AstraZeneca to offer up to 300 free mammograms (including travel reimbursements for journeys over 100 miles) for over 100 uninsured residents in 26 Panhandle counties.

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.