Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary is hiring a seasonal janitor and a part-time zookeeper in its first job listings since switching to a nonprofit model.

Applicants must apply by June 30 for opportunities that may lead to permanent roles.

Kids Cafe (a program run by the High Plains Food Bank) is feeding over 6,000 children weekly in Amarillo and Canyon as summer hunger increases, while families face tough choices between food and other essentials (community support is urged by director Maribel Sotelo).

Mazda of Amarillo partners with Homeless Heroes Inc. in a fundraising campaign to support local veterans now through July, promising a $100 donation for every vehicle sold and offering a $1,000 discount for eligible veterans (campaign ends July 15 at 4401 S.

Georgia St.).

Star Base Kids Space inside Amp'd at Townsquare, which opened in early May, offers glowing toys, interactive experiments, and a dedicated space for children (ages 0 to 8).

A four year old spent hours exploring the play area and now asks when she can visit again.

After 53 years of service, the Texas Panhandle AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program lost continued funding, with Panhandle Community Services noting its volunteers made lasting contributions to local nonprofits (schools, hospitals and food banks).

This weekend, Amarillo will feature an 800-foot interactive mural downtown, a Ragtown Arts Gallery open house on June 26, movie screenings and an art event at local venues on June 26, a car show at Tradewind Airport on June 27, and a coffee documentary premiere at ALT on June 27.

West Texas A&M University announced that President Walter Wendler will retire effective September 1 after a decade of service, and the university will share details on interim leadership soon.

Emergency management coordinator Max Dunlap said the county signed a Disaster Declaration on May 15 to prepare for wildfire threats, including those affecting Bishop Hill Estates, as local residents were briefed at a packed Potter County meeting Monday.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center invites pregnant women and new moms to take a 10-15 minute online survey for its VIBRANT MOMS study—aimed at enhancing maternal health by gathering insights on prenatal care and preeclampsia awareness.

Participants must be 18 or older and speak English or Spanish.

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.

L3VEL3 Hair Texture Tour - Amarillo

12-4 p.m. — Fort Worth Barber Supply Amarillo — Free entry — Explore innovative hair texturing techniques with the L3VEL3 crew and fellow enthusiasts.