Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo families face summer challenges as Kids Cafe (run by the High Plains Food Bank) feeds over 6,000 children to help replace school meals.

Donations and volunteer support are welcomed to meet the growing need during this break.

Saint Francis Ministries and local partners held a ceremony on Wednesday to honor families reuniting with their children during National Reunification Month as agencies+judges recognized efforts to navigate the lengthy process.

Amarillo Public Libraries serve as cooling centers during extreme heat, offering air-conditioned safety and summer reading programs at five branches.

Residents can visit during regular hours for a cool refuge and community connection.

Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary is hiring a seasonal janitor and a part-time zookeeper; interested applicants must submit resumes or apply in person by Tuesday, June 30, as these roles could lead to permanent positions.

The Maverick Boys and Girls Club will host a free Neon Party for teens aged 12 to 18 tomorrow, June 26 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at 1923 S.

Lincoln St; the event features free food, games and prizes + a neon dress code to help everyone glow.

The Amarillo Women’s Network invites nominations for its 2026-2027 Career Achievement Award Program to honor local women for career milestones, with applications due by July 31 (each must include a recommendation letter, biography, and photo) and an awards ceremony scheduled for Sept. 16 at Amarillo National Bank Skyline Room.

Fireworks sales began Wednesday, June 24 and continue through July 5, offering Amarillo residents a wide range from sparklers to artillery shells.

Buyers should note that it is illegal to set off fireworks in city limits (fines can reach up to $2,000 per occurrence).

International Aerospace Coatings painted a United Airlines plane with a Stars and Stripes design (celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary) and wrapped an American Airlines plane for the FIFA World Cup in Amarillo; both projects were finished in less than three weeks and the planes are already in service.

The Don Harrington Discovery Center celebrates its 50th anniversary with new dinosaur exhibits plus a double feature screening in the Space Theater on Saturday, June 27; kids can enjoy The Good Dinosaur at 5:00 p.m. while adults attend a 21+ showing of Jurassic Park at 7:30 p.m.

WTAMU president Walter Wendler will retire on Sept.

1 after a decade of record fundraising and controversy, and the university will soon begin its leadership transition. The change marks a significant turning point for West Texas A&M as it plans for the future.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that North Plains Electric Cooperative in the Panhandle will get $22 million from Texas Energy Fund to upgrade 14 miles of transmission lines and expand an interchange (covering Hansford, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, and Ochiltree counties).

The improvements will boost electric reliability for rural residents and businesses.

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.

Jerry Seinfeld Live Show

8-11 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with the legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld.