Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Amarillo.
Powderpuff Mechanics is hosting a free car maintenance and safety workshop for women on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Center for Advancement located at 2308 SW 7th Avenue.
A car show will raise money for families who lost their homes to recent fires.
The Together We Rebuild event runs Sunday, June 7, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Arts in the Sunset (3701 Plains Blvd) with free admission and a $25 registration fee for vehicles.
Helium Heights in Potter County is hosting an 11-day Route 66 Centennial Market to welcome increased traffic.
The outdoor event ran Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and runs today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 75 vendors and food trucks.
The Amarillo Sod Poodles and The People’s Federal Credit Union raised $14,130.12 from a Toy Story jersey auction, raffle and other contributions to support fire victims in Amarillo and Canyon; a check was presented on-field before Friday night’s game against the Tulsa Drillers for the Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund.
The 5th annual Iron Horse Shootout is taking place this week and features motorcycle skills competitions for first responders & civilians.
The free, family-friendly event runs until 2 p.m. today and includes vendors, food trucks, music with an awards banquet for riders at 6 p.m.
Google and Intersect announced Thursday construction for the Meitner Energy Center near Pampa.
The new data center will use clean energy with wind, solar and battery storage to boost local capacity and create jobs in Gray County.
Jacket Potato is opening soon at the former Which Wich space at Toot'n Totum in the Medical District + a drive-thru will offer an easier lunch option for hospital staff and visitors.
Amarillo clubs now offer residents a chance to learn and play mahjong, a classic tile game that brings people together.
The game includes flexible traditional Chinese rules and structured American play for new players and experienced enthusiasts alike.
Gas prices dropped across Texas for the second week in a row as drivers prepare for summer road trips; in Amarillo, prices fell from $3.88 to $3.69 per gallon and the state average is now $3.72.
Texas A&M Forest Service awarded over $29 million in grants to support 31 volunteer fire departments in the Panhandle, funding equipment, training aids, and vehicles as part of a $225 million fiscal 2026 program boosting local fire services.
Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare is offering free spay and neuter surgeries for qualifying cats and dogs through August in a program funded by the state animal friendly grant.
Potter County residents in Amarillo must prove residency and schedule an appointment *limited by funding*.
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.
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