Good morning, Amarillo.

Motorcycle riders will gather today at West Texas A&M University in Canyon for the Iron Horse Shootout, a three-day competition raising funds for the 100 Club of Texas Panhandle to support local first responders; eight contests and family activities will be held in the campus parking lot.

Canyon Farmers Market opens Saturday at Canyon Square, hosting over 100 vendors of produce, plants and handmade goods.

Frontier Market, a favorite, will not return this season due to new booth size limits (its Plainview location is 518 Ash Street and it will soon offer delivery).

Residents in the Bishop Hills area still see burn scars from the Stinky Fire and Amarillo landfill fire, which burned from May 17 to May 21, as photos from June 1 show damage while recovery efforts continue.

Class 1 Barbeque is moving from Food Exchange Park to a new brick-and-mortar restaurant at 2028 Paramount with an expected opening in about a month.

In the meantime, customers may visit their current spot at 2963 Blackburn Street + enjoy the transferred barbecue pits.

Amarillo is hosting the Texas Route 66 Festival starting today through June 13 to mark the road's 100th anniversary.

The ten-day event features parades, classic car shows, rodeos, live music and a grand finale in the Texas Panhandle.

Carolyn Jones (famed for playing Morticia Addams) grew up at 2503 Harrison Street in the Oliver Eakle addition and graduated from Amarillo High in 1947, revealing a hidden link between local history and Hollywood.

Texas Wheat Producers has announced a $400,000 investment in 16 winter wheat research projects (2026/27) on the High Plains.

The research aims to help growers boost crop performance amid disease and pest challenges.

Dr. Andreas Eckstein, the new AEDC chief, met with business leaders Tuesday in Amarillo to outline plans to boost jobs and attract companies with low energy costs & ample land.

He expects to expand local sectors such as aerospace and defense through targeted economic efforts.

Amarillo’s Parks and Recreation updated City Council on plans to improve closed pools, parking lots and restrooms by spending over $36 million on park upgrades over five years - police have increased presence to curb vandalism.

TxDOT closed the interchange from US 60 to I-27 northbound near Canyon due to water on the road.

Traffic is detoured via Country Club Road (avoid the area if possible).

Hannah Doggett from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has pushed for three bills that would provide extra crisis counseling and follow-up care for veterans in need, including H.R.

8124 (the STOP Suicide Act). Local officials say this effort may ease gaps in veteran services amid funding cuts.

Bellamy Brothers Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts — Concert tickets available — Enjoy an evening of classic tunes with the Bellamy Brothers and Gene Watson.

Tracy Byrd Concert

8-10 p.m. — The Lumberyard Canyon — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic country sounds of Tracy Byrd with timeless hits and dynamic performances.

OccuNet Classic Golf Tournament

8:00 a.m. — Tascosa Golf Club — Tickets from $68 — Experience the thrill of golf with the OccuNet Classic in Amarillo.

Props N Pistons Car Show & Fly In

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Tradewind Airport — $25 Pre-Registration — Celebrate cars and aircraft for a good cause in Amarillo.