Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo Buc-ee’s donated a major gift to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial project in downtown Amarillo—pushing funds raised above $800,000, organizers said.

They need about $400,000 more before breaking ground later this year to build a monument honoring fallen first responders.

Buc-ee’s recently made a substantial gift to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial in downtown Amarillo—raising total funds to over $800,000 and marking the donation as the project’s second largest.

Organizers said about $400,000 is still needed to begin construction by the end of the year.

Parents in Amarillo are calling for TXDOT to install a stoplight at the dangerous Helium Rd.—Arden Rd intersection near West Plains High after a teen was hit by an SUV on June 16 and is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, with officials noting that previous studies did not support the signal installation.

A West Plains High School student was hit by a car Monday while crossing Loop 335 in the crosswalk and was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries—Canyon ISD said it is working with TxDOT to improve safety and thanked first responders.

Authorities charged Potato Factory owner Randy Lee Nelson with invasive visual recording and evidence tampering after an employee discovered a hidden camera in the bathroom on June 3—Nelson has not been arrested yet.

Tickets are now on sale for the Amarillo Symphony’s 6th annual Symphony Under the Stars concert on Sept.

6 at Hodgetown (701 S. Buchanan St) where John Williams’ scores from Star Wars, E.T., and Harry Potter will fill the evening. The event will also feature a fireworks finale and offers tickets starting at $14 with limited on-field VIP tables available.

The Amarillo City Council certified David Prescott as the winner of the Place 3 runoff election held on June 7 after a June 16 meeting that confirmed a 50-vote margin over his opponent — he will be sworn in at 1 p.m. on June 24.

Public concerns over the process were addressed when city attorney guidance verified that the two-councilmember quorum met state law requirements.

Healthcare workers from the Texas Panhandle attended a training course at No Boundaries International in Amarillo to learn the warning signs of human trafficking—helping them spot red flags in clinics and hospitals.

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.