Good morning, Amarillo.

Golden Spread Farmers Market now welcomes visitors on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 7 a.m. until sold out (located at 3701 Plains Blvd. at Sunset Marketown) and will operate through September.

ABC 7 hired Cameron Venable as chief meteorologist to lead the Storm Search 7 Weather Team.

He brings over 10 years of severe weather experience and will join on Aug. 10—expected to enhance local storm coverage.

The American Legion will host an auxiliary bake sale Sunday at Amarillo Civic Center from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., offering gluten free breads, brownies, cookies, muffins and cakes.

All proceeds will support local veterans.

After relocating from Ross Street + 1619 S.

Kentucky Street in Wellington Square six months ago, Tacos Garcia asked for community help spreading the word, and locals swiftly filled the dining room while urging neighbors to add the restaurant to their regular dining rotation.

A $10 billion data center campus is planned near Turkey in Hall County after QTS Data Centers & Lancium announced the project Monday.

It will create thousands of construction jobs, 350 permanent positions, and temporary worker housing to ease local housing demand.

Gas prices in Amarillo rose from $3.45 last week to $3.48 today — AAA Texas said that rising crude oil costs and Middle East tensions are behind the increase.

Other cities show varied changes, and experts warn that more fluctuations may be ahead.

Since early 2026, Amarillo businesses have closed without warning (with signs on their doors and retiring favorites like Canyon Popcorn Co), while road construction shifts local routes and prompts residents to adjust daily routines.

Amarillo Fire Department sent multiple units to San Antonio and San Angelo on Thursday to help flood victims, and their deployments are expected to continue for up to 14 days as officials advise avoiding flooded roads amid deadly floods that claimed at least two lives.

The Amarillo Public Health Department confirmed the area's first measles case of 2026 on Friday, reporting it in an adult.

Director Casie Stoughton said officials are tracking contacts and urging vaccination at the Public Health Clinic (850 Martin Road).

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.