Good morning, Amarillo.

An Amarillo nonprofit is converting an old motel into transitional housing for homeless veterans and is finalizing phase one plans to create seven one-bedroom units that can house up to 14 veterans.

The project will need to raise $18,000 by June 30 so the facility can open by November — providing veterans access to support services near the Amarillo VA.

Farmers markets have begun summer sales across Amarillo and Canyon with vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, crafts and local art.

Some markets add extra attractions—like live music, food trucks and a goat petting area—to offer more shopping choices.

Amarillo is celebrating Juneteenth for a week starting today with Alpha Phi Alpha’s All White Party at Reed Beverage Hospitality Room and free empowerment events at the Black Historical Cultural Center from June 16 to 18, along with a Juneteenth Brunch, pageant, parade on June 21, and basketball games on June 22. Organizers say the theme 'locking arms and moving forward' honors local trailblazers with a new mural and awards—efforts that empower residents to build fellowship—marking a series of events centered on unity.

Amarillo approved a major reorganization of its city leadership to boost efficiency and plan for upcoming retirements, naming Laura Storrs as the new CEO and keeping Floyd Hartman as a special advisor until 2026.

City officials also said they are moving forward with a search for a new police chief—planning public input meet-and-greets before a final hire is made by the end of the year.

Today, DPS Director Colonel Freeman F.

Martin honored Amarillo trooper Dani Bayse for winning the Top Female Trooper Award in Texas for the third time after she beat 24 other women in the 13th annual Javier Arana, Jr. Top Trooper Competition in April; she had previously won in 2019 and 2022 and later competed nationally.

Rick Husband International Airport in Amarillo will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event from July 8 to 11 that lets travelers sign up for faster security screening at airports nationwide.

Attendees will be able to secure a five-year membership for $76.75 — a benefit that streamlines travel — by obtaining a known traveler number.

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.