Good morning, Amarillo.

Friends of Cross Bar and the BLM plan to transform 12,000 acres south of the Canadian River into a public recreation destination — construction will begin early 2028 and the project will open late 2028.

The Canyon community welcomed home the Hanes family after 10-year-old Ellie was treated in rehab following a January ski accident.

Neighbors gathered along 4th Avenue to celebrate the family's return — her home was remodeled for wheelchair access.

The Big Texan is shipping its 72oz steak challenge kit to your door, complete with seasoning and a steak knife for $172.72+shipping.

Order the kit from the restaurant's website to try the challenge at home.

At the 29th Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge on June 30, local gaming, merchandise, and architecture companies received $100,000 each to expand their operations and boost growth in Potter and Randall counties.

Brittany Jackson, a local online marketing entrepreneur off Civic Circle, received an EnterPrize Challenge award and now runs Noted Creative Marketing and Victory Lap with 10 staff — she and partner Bekah McWhorter will launch a new collegiate boot bag to expand their brand in local and national boutiques.

A Dasher encountered trouble with an app's AI photo verification during a delivery from Home Depot when a brown bag blended into a brown brick wall, delaying order confirmation.

The incident highlights the challenge drivers face when technology misreads small deliveries + underscores the need for a human touch.

The Don Harrington Discovery Center invites families to its Free First Monday on Monday, July 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and offers free admission to changing exhibits including Dinosaurs Around the World and the Girls Who Science program for girls 8 to 18.

The Grass Daddies will play Friday at 7 p.m. at Buffalo Grass Music Hall (123 Main St.) to kick off the Fourth of July weekend, with guests encouraged to arrive early for seats and brisket sandwiches.

Viewers reported broken sprinklers at Belmar Park and West Plains Junior High School that sprayed water onto sidewalks and streets.

Canyon ISD fixed the school issue while the city has yet to address the problem at Belmar Park.

Texas officials reported 28 screwworm cases, including the first domestic dog case in Pecos County, and imposed quarantine in 21 counties to limit animal movement; the total includes 22 active+6 inactive cases and marks one month since the outbreak began.

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.