Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo Public Libraries are serving as cooling centers to help residents beat extreme heat.

They are open Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. for air conditioning and free summer programs.

Families can enjoy a free evening at the Don Harrington Discovery Center on Monday, July 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with exhibit access and a Girls Who Science program for girls 8-18.

Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary will host its first annual Animal Parade on Saturday, July 4 at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with local animal ambassadors, surprise guests from Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, and a free gift for the first 100 visitors.

Silverland at 2608 Wolflin Ave in Wolflin Square is hosting an early Independence Day party on Friday, July 3 starting at noon.

The event offers free Tyler's BBQ, kids' face painting and a patriotic costume contest (with a $500 gift certificate prize) along with storewide discounts of 25 to 50% off.

Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo invites visitors to refresh its ten half-buried Cadillacs with spray-painted art—a practice begun in 1981 by Texan businessman Stanley Marsh and now featuring themed events that highlight social causes.

Today, as America marks its 250th anniversary, the Great American State Fair features a replica Cadillac that visitors can sign as part of the State of Texas exhibit, a nod to Amarillo’s famed Cadillac Ranch (a cherished piece of Texas art).

Canyon High School senior Rebecca Cooke completed a 20-week NASA program as part of Texas Aerospace Scholars and helped design a Lunar Rover for future space missions.

Her summer experience connected her with NASA experts and sparked her interest in pursuing an aerospace career.

Amarillo Globe-News invites readers to vote in the final round to choose the Happy State Bank Fan Favorite Boys High School Athlete of the Year with eight finalists including Landon Barker (3,939 votes) and Joseph Dominguez.

Voting resets weekly; the girls’ final round will begin Monday, July 6.

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.