Good morning, Amarillo.

Around 30-40 people gathered outside Pioneer Hall on the WT campus in Canyon on Saturday, Feb.

21 to urge Texas A&M to invest in keeping the museum and its 2 million artifacts in the community. Organizers also called for letters & public action to help save the historic museum.

Southwest Church of Christ on 45th now promises a baptism (instead of towing) to anyone parking in a non-church spot, adding humor for Amarillo drivers.

The playful sign brings a light twist to local parking rules.

Girl Scout cookie sales continue in Amarillo as the deadline is extended to March 15 due to weather delays; the new Exploremores and classic flavors will be available at United Supermarkets & Walmart with proceeds supporting camps and trips for scouts.

Premier Painting is hosting a free family event at Southeast Park in Canyon on Saturday, Feb.

28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free fishing, food + fishing poles are provided as Texas Parks and Wildlife stocks the park with 1,400 rainbow trout.

The Panhandle Council of Car Clubs is hosting the 41st Annual Make-A-Wish Car Show at the Amarillo Civic Center on March 7-8, and families can enter a drawing for a free 4-pack of passes from Feb.

23 until March 1 (tickets cost $7 for adults, $5 for kids and free for children under 6).

The Eddie Bauer store at Westgate Mall closed its doors today, leaving an empty space in Amarillo.

The company will shift its online sales and design operations elsewhere as shopping habits continue to change.

Amarillo event organizers unveiled plans for Route 66's centennial celebration (including art exhibits, a Boots and Brews trail, classic car rallies, and a mural 400 feet long) set to run from March through Oct.

10. Visit Amarillo will launch a dedicated website on March 5 to provide complete details.

Amarillo College’s audit finds no missing funds but uncovers oversight failures with a $3.6M transfer + $700K in extra contract costs and reporting gaps.

Trustees will discuss new safeguards today at the next Board of Regents meeting.

Amarillo College will host its first STEM and Business Career and Transfer Fair Wednesday, Feb.

25, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Washington Street Campus Event Center. The event brings together students, employers & universities for career networking and internship opportunities with food provided by the Student Government Association.

Assessments are underway for fires in the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.

Texas A&M Forestry Service said the 8 Ball Fire did not damage homes except an abandoned mobile home, and reports for the Lavender Fire are pending; meanwhile, Tyrone evacuations ended after multiple losses & schools released students early.

Attorney General Ken Paxton & Xcel Energy agreed to a temporary injunction that requires rapid, large-scale inspections of aging power poles to reduce wildfire risks linked to the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire.

The move follows proactive procedures the company began two years ago.

Amarillo City Transit seeks community input on ACT's Coordinated Public Transit, Human Services Transportation Plan.

Residents can attend public meetings today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Multimodal Transfer Station (509 S. Bowie St.) or join on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. to share their feedback.

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.