Good morning, Amarillo.

A fire broke out in the laundry room of Huntington Pointe Apartments on Thursday—causing about $1,500 in content losses without injuries—with firefighters quickly controlling the blaze at 6801 Wolflin Avenue.

Hope Village will open on July 16 on South Washington, offering three new spots from Special Blends Coffee and Tea Shop, Jeffrey’s Deli and Scoops with Smiles Ice Cream Parlor + creating jobs for adults with disabilities and new dining choices for Amarillo residents.

MotoMedi, a Mediterranean restaurant, is set to breathe new life into a long-empty corner of Wolflin Village—its sign is up and locals have begun noticing the change, although it remains closed until its official opening.

The new eatery is expected to add variety to the shopping center.

The Texas Route 66 Festival will end today at the Amarillo Route 66 Historic District from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.—organizers say there will be live music, a Miss Texas Route 66 Pinup Pageant, kids activities, food stands, free shuttles, and free admission with nearby 6th Street closed.

Many Amarillo tattoo artists opened shop on June 13th to mark a tradition that links maritime history with modern Texan tattoo culture.

Several shops offered flash tattoo designs selling for $31 with a $9 tip—prices that reflect rising costs and a shift from old $13 promotions.

The Amarillo Film Society hosted a packed screening of 'In Open Air' at the Golden Light Cantina on Route 66 on June 9—over 80 art lovers watched the second and third episodes of the series and joined a Q&A with art historian Amy Von Lintel.

The event highlighted the growth of Amarillo’s mural scene and showcased local talent as part of a broader celebration of the city’s creative spirit.

Residents of Pleasant Valley voiced opposition during an AISD meeting on June 9 to block the planned closure of Pleasant Valley Elementary – one of three schools set to consolidate this fall.

The meeting also discussed a 2025-26 budget that proposes a 2% raise for all staff and extra pay increases for experienced teachers while addressing declining enrollment and rising state funding dependency.

TxDOT said the north SH 70 bridge near Groom will close on June 16 for safety work that includes repairs, new bridge rails, and a concrete overlay—drivers will use frontage roads to south SH 70 and face lane closures on I-40 until the work is done by late September.

The Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle invites Amarillo residents to attend free Medicare seminars to learn about their healthcare options on June 17 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and on June 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission at 415 SW 8th Ave.

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.