Good morning, Amarillo.

Big Jim’s Pizza in Amarillo turned a negative order mix-up into a positive community service when a customer mistakenly placed a $250 order and berated staff, prompting the store to donate 10 pizzas to shelters and night shifters—an act that benefited those in need.

Amarillo Crime Stoppers will host its 17th annual car show at the Civic Center on August 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—registration is open for classic car enthusiasts and families.

Early bird rates apply so call 806-378-6100 for details.

Boy Scout Troop 10, Cub Scout Pack 10, cemetery staff and Patriot Guard Riders placed flags to honor over 3,000 veterans at Memorial Park Cemetery on May 24th — including 31 who passed away in the last year.

The annual event has been a long-standing tradition that offers a quiet tribute to those who served.

At Oldham County Airport in Vega, a 1957 Piper PA-18 hit a beacon pole during landing around 3:40 p.m. Monday, injuring a 41-year-old pilot and a 14-year-old passenger who were taken to BSA Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries — the FAA will investigate the crash—.

On Memorial Day, a driver at an Amarillo Walmart parking lot discovered a zip tie on her car—seen as a possible kidnapping warning—and after noticing a suspicious man nearby, she got help from a store employee who checked her vehicle before she safely left.

The Texas Senate approved the House bill that will scrap the STAAR test in schools and replace it with a shorter exam to track student progress at the start, middle and end of the year, as it did Tuesday with a vote of 23 to 8 (vote count).

Now the House will decide whether to accept the Senate changes or meet in a closed-door conference to determine next steps.

Texas House Bill 748 passed unanimously in the House and will be sent to the governor’s desk today to protect sexual abuse survivors from signing NDAs—this bill came after a local family refused to sign an NDA during past abuse proceedings and will take effect retroactively on September 1.

Potter County Detention Center failed its state inspection for overcrowding — some inmates did not even have beds — and Sheriff Brian Thomas said the jail must develop an action plan within 30 days to fix the issue before further state action is taken.

The City of Amarillo estimates it needs $3 billion to replace the Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Facility built in 1963 after flood damage and rising capacity needs—city officials said the plant now treats 12 million gallons per day, up from 4.5 million.

Construction is planned for 2027 with a rate study due by November to help set water bill increases.

On-Site Community Tour

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Brookdale Sleepy Hollow — Free entry — Discover an interactive, family-friendly assisted living community with engaging activities and quality dining.

Amarillo Men's City Championship

Jun 6-8 — Ross Rogers Golf Course — Entry details to be announced — Compete in 18-hole qualifiers and match play for a chance at the championship flight.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

8:00 a.m. — Student Services Center — $2090 — Dive into Object Oriented Analysis with expert-led UML training tailored for software development enthusiasts.

2025 East | TX 66 Bus Tour

8:30 AM – 5 PM — Starlight Ranch Event Center — Ticket required — Explore the rich history and iconic landmarks along Texas Route 66 in this immersive bus tour.

Wibby Wednesday: Weekly Party on the Patio

6-10 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — $4 house beers — Enjoy live music and a great atmosphere in the beer garden.

Wibby Wednesday Weekly Patio Party

6-10 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — $4 house beers — Enjoy live music and local brews in the beer garden every Wednesday.