Good morning, Amarillo.

Cindy Martinez and her five children received keys to their new three-bedroom house provided by Habitat for Humanity after years of waiting while completing 150 volunteer hours + classes, marking a fresh start for the family.

After serving for four years, Majors Tex and Andrea Ellis will leave Amarillo this Sunday for Texarkana while a farewell luncheon brought staff and guests together; the Angel Tree and Red Kettle programs will continue as new majors Robert and Shannon Winters take charge by the end of June.

Wildcat Bluff Nature Center is hosting two Nature Network events on June 20 and July 18 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) that highlight outdoor activities and community groups promoting fitness and mindfulness.

Admission is $1 and includes access to 775 acres of trails.

Lone Star Bar & Grill, a local staple for nearly 50 years, will hold its final service on Saturday, June 20 at 935 E Farm to Market Rd 1151 (the longtime owners announced the closure as a chance for a new chapter) as the community prepares to say farewell.

Crews worked to restore power for more than 4,000 customers in Randall & Potter counties as outages affected service yesterday.

Utility officials said they will continue repairs to complete restoration while thanking residents for their patience.

Author and civic leader Dan Rogers will sign copies of his book Operation Show Up this Sunday, June 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian in Amarillo; visitors can also enjoy free admission and guided tours of the museum.

Cue Social is a new pool hall with a bar, kitchen and patio set to open in May 2027 at Town Square Village (9201 Town Square Blvd) in Amarillo.

Renovations will begin in May to update the 2,982 sqft space and give local pool players a dedicated spot to play.

A local Dasher received a contract violation after delays from construction on Georgia Street that slowed pickups at Sharkey's and Church’s Chicken.

The driver disputes the penalty and argues DoorDash should adjust its policies for traffic delays.

Loop 335 near West Plains High School will see a $47 million upgrade that adds main lanes, an overpass at Arden Road, high-mast lighting and shared-use paths; construction is set to begin later in 2026.

Coffee Memorial Blood Center now holds only 65 units of O-negative blood in Amarillo, leaving little reserve for emergencies and surgeries.

Community members are urged to donate by scheduling or visiting the center (7500 Wallace Blvd) to help replenish the supply.

Amarillo's five-year-old Axel Hill, who has seizures from a heart condition, now uses his new service dog Zen to alert his family; fundraising includes a car wash on Saturday, Jun.

20 (at Auto Zone on 47th Ave and Washington St) and a poker run on Aug. 1.

Former Amarillo Bulls goalie Brandon Bussi joined the Carolina Hurricanes as the backup and became the starter during the finals, helping secure a Stanley Cup victory today—he delivered key wins with a shutout in the decisive playoff game.

Props N Pistons Car Show & Fly In

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Tradewind Airport — $25 Pre-Registration — Celebrate cars and aircraft for a good cause in Amarillo.

Family Fun Night at the Amarillo Sod Poodles Game

6-10 p.m. — Hodgetown Stadium — $11+ — Attend a family-friendly evening of baseball, food, and fun with the Amarillo Sod Poodles.

USPA Tested and Open 2026 West Texas Classic

9 a.m. — The Gym @ Contagion Athletics — Registration required — Watch top lifters compete in both tested and non-tested divisions at this powerlifting event.

9-Ball Showdown

10:00 a.m. — Amarillo Slims Pool Palace — Money added — Compete in a thrilling 9-ball tournament with an exciting race to 7 format.