Good morning, Amarillo.

Families in Amarillo and Canyon can enjoy a busy weekend with free movie screenings, picnics, community BBQs, and live performances.

Highlights include a screening of National Treasure at PPHM East Lawn, the Los Barrios Summer BBQ on July 17 at S. Roberts St., and the Pleasant Valley Community Picnic at Pleasant Valley Park.

The Carr family will open the new location of Class 1 Barbeque at I-40 and Paramount (formerly Flavors of India), featuring murals by Victor Ayala Kart honoring their late son and grandfathers and relocated BBQ pits to meet strong demand.

Champagne Yacht Club will perform at Hoots Pub on July 30 with local alumnus Haskell Morrison (an Amarillo High graduate) offering a 100% live yacht rock show with smooth, nostalgic hits.

Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that Amarillo College will receive a $500K grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to boost career and technical education programs and help students reskill and upskill.

The grant is part of state efforts to support workforce development.

Canyon ISD will begin registering high school students for its CISD Choice online program Monday, July 20.

Applicants must apply online by Sept. 1 and attend a required orientation for the 2026-2027 school year.

Amarillo ISD board approved a $258,560 contract with CEV Multimedia LLC for testing assessments to help 116 CTE teachers qualify for a salary incentive, plus a $60,000 dispatch agreement with the City to improve school emergency response.

The decisions were made at their meeting on July 13.

The Amarillo VA Health Care System is hosting an in-person Veterans Town Hall tomorrow at Amarillo College West Campus Lecture Hall (6222 S.W.

9th Ave). The event runs from 6 to 7 p.m. with refreshments available from 5:30 p.m. as veterans and their families speak with VA leadership.

Camp Alphie, a summer camp in the Texas Panhandle for children battling cancer, welcomes 37 campers this week with trained staff ensuring safety upgrades (a tradition since 1988).

The camp offers a chance to forget treatments and enjoy fun activities.

Ruben visited the new sports facility at 1445 South Kingwood St that helps local athletes sharpen their skills.

Owner Louis Mungia said the center, in development for over two years, now lets families cut travel time from 50 miles to 15 minutes.

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.