Good morning, Amarillo.

Longtime Amarillo veterinarian Dr. Wolf retires after 53 years of service at Canyon Road Animal Hospital, and a farewell celebration is scheduled for July 19 (to honor her legacy).

City officials have launched Petco Love Lost—an AI-assisted tool on the Animal Management & Welfare website—to help reunite lost pets with their families.

The tool lets pet owners register their pets ahead of time and enables community members to upload photos and pinpoint locations to speed up reunions with local shelters and neighborhood apps.

Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo draws many visitors as spray-painted cars line a dirt track along Route 66 — the attraction was recently ranked among Texas’s top 10 busiest spots and has long served as a cultural landmark where generations add their mark.

Its ongoing appeal solidifies its place in Texas Panhandle heritage.

An appeals court ruled that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2024 school performance ratings after nearly two years of legal challenges by school districts over an automated scoring system for state tests.

It remains unclear when the new ratings will be public—leaving families and educators waiting for more information.

Over 190 Amarillo educators attended a one-day autism conference at Region 16 on Tuesday to learn new ways to support students in the classroom—teachers stressed that better communication and inclusion will help reduce meltdowns and improve access to education.

Today, West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Randall County when blood from a local donor tested positive for the virus—although the donor showed no symptoms.

Residents should drain standing water and use DEET repellent to help prevent mosquito bites.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Amarillo Netplex — Check website for pricing — Enhance your basketball skills with expert coaching in a fun environment for young players.

West Texas Classic Bodybuilding Championship

9 AM - 11 PM — The Gym @ Contagion Athletics — General Admission $59.75, VIP $117.51 — Witness the largest bodybuilding competition in the Texas panhandle.

Wibby Wednesday Weekly Party

6-10 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — $4 house beers — Enjoy live music in the beer garden with Ryan Wibby.

Wibby Wednesday - Weekly Party on the Patio

6-10 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — $4 select house beers — Enjoy live music from Neon Heartland in the festive beer garden atmosphere.

Autocross #3

9 p.m. — Westgate Mall — $35 for SCCA Members, $45 for Non-members — Experience the thrill of night autocross racing under city lights with setup opportunities for faster runs.

Back to School Drive

We're hosting a Back to School Drive to collect school supplies for the children we serve at Faith City Mission. You are welcome to drop off donations at 600 N. Tyler, or support online by purchasing from our DollarDays Wishlist URL: dollardays.com/faithcitymissions/wishlist.html