Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo will celebrate Juneteenth with a week of events from June 16 to 22 featuring a parade, brunch with awards, educational programs and a mural unveiling at the Black Historical Cultural Center—city offices will close Thursday and services will adjust for the holiday.

Uniting Parents invites families of children with disabilities, service providers and advocates to the free Route 66 Abilities Conference this Saturday in Amarillo at Southwest Church of Christ —4515 Cornell St.— where networking and educational sessions will take place.

The event runs from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and includes lunch.

On Sunday, June 15th, Amarillo officers pursued Aaron Walling, 37, in a stolen car after a tip at 11:40 a.m.; the chase led through busy streets and a parking garage before his car crashed and caught fire on the 1500 block of S.

Kentucky—Walling then fled into a nearby home and was arrested on charges including DWI, aggravated assault against a peace officer, evading police, and criminal trespass.

Amarillo residents use special words—like calling any soda a 'coke'—and chat about the wind as if it were an event of its own.

The guide shows that these unique expressions and references to old local spots keep the city's history alive today.

Crews began demolishing the old Potter County Courthouse on Monday in Amarillo using excavators from the parking lot entrance.

The building, built in 1985 with a 20-year life span, is being replaced by a parking lot as the new $63 million courthouse on SE 6th Ave opened last year.

Amarillo City Council approved David Prescott as the new Place Three representative today.

Prescott, an environmental consultant and owner of engineering firm Talon LPE, won the runoff with 4,660 votes while his opponent Tom Scherlen received 4,609 votes.

Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign Texas House Bill 1481 that would ban students from using personal communication devices in schools—except for those with documented medical needs.

The measure aims to improve classroom focus and reduce cyber bullying and will go into effect in the upcoming school year if approved.

The West Texas Warbirds will bring arena football back to Amarillo at the Civic Center starting in March 2026.

The fully locally owned team is set to launch a fresh look—fans now await the schedule and new brand identity.

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.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Amarillo Netplex — Check website for pricing — Enhance your basketball skills with expert coaching in a fun environment for young players.