Good morning, Amarillo.

The Fitness at KT Black Run and Walk will return as part of the 2025 Texas Route 66 Festival Finale on June 14 at 8 a.m. at 920 SW 7th Ave. in Amarillo—participants will choose from a 5k, 10k or one-mile walk to help Transformation Park serve the city's homeless population.

Today, Amarillo holds the Texas Route 66 Festival until June 14—featuring ranch rodeos, lowriders and bus tours—that celebrates classic Americana along the historic Mother Road running through our community.

The Randall County Sheriff’s Office warns drivers to avoid the FM 2219 — I-27 area— due to a vehicle rollover as a news crew heads to the scene.

Police will perform an autopsy today on Justin Lee Crouch (42) who was fatally shot during an officer involved shooting at a Walmart on Georgia Street in Amarillo after officers responded at (11:40 a.m.) on June 7 to a call about a suspicious vehicle near I-27.

Police responded to a shooting at the Axiom at Bell apartment complex on June 9 around 6 p.m. where one person was injured and taken to a local hospital while a suspect was arrested—authorities are investigating the case.

West Texas A&M University’s Great Books series returns today to talk about Herman Melville’s 'Bartleby, the Scrivener' at 7 p.m. at Burrowing Owl Books—2461 W.

I-40 in Wolflin Square—where Dr. Pat Tyrer will lead the discussion on modern work and life stress.

After an overnight hailstorm brought 80 mph winds and large hail, Canyon declared a disaster on June 8 to speed up recovery efforts—this marks the city's second declaration in just over a month following a damaging tornado.

City crews are now assessing the damage while state and federal agencies help coordinate cleanup and resource mobilization.

The Amarillo League of Women Voters will host its annual Meeting & Potluck on Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m. at the Amarillo Area Foundation where local members will vote on a new board and hear Dr. Brian Ingrassia's talk on American history.

Patrick Lee with Big Texan defended his title at the Amarillo fast draw contest on June 6 at Rex Baxter corral at the Tri State Fairgrounds.

Six competitors, including the mayor and a police officer, competed in rounds measured by a computerized system (recording reaction times and accuracy), and Lee edged out his rivals to win the bejeweled belt buckle.

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.