Good morning, Amarillo.

Texas Roadhouse in Amarillo will host its annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser on Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2805 W.

I-40, featuring a rib eating contest among officers and community activities with Amarillo PD and the Special Olympics team to support local athletes.

The Cooler, a new hangout, opened on May 18 in Claude to offer locals more food options.

Co-owners Lemons and Teter plan to keep neighbors close to dining alternatives and build community + support local tastes.

Tabletop Tavern has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to raise the additional $40,000 needed to stay open past its planned closing on Friday, July 24.

The family-friendly game cafe on Canyon Square has already received over $10,000 in local donations & is urging community support to reach its goal.

The 68th Annual White Deer Riding Club Rodeo occurs Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 at the arena on Paul St with a $25,000 purse.

Enjoy rodeo rides, free BBQ, and concerts by the Bellamy Brothers and Randy Rogers Band, and note the event is BYOB—no glass bottles.

A field trip to the American Quarter Horse Museum off I-40 gave local preschoolers and their chaperones a fun, educational morning with film viewings, stick horse rides (a playful nod to local culture) and interactive exhibits while the Canyon museum remains closed.

Visitors can explore Amarillo's equine heritage and community spirit.

The Don Harrington Discovery Center will host a screening of Jim Henson's Labyrinth in its Space Theater on Saturday, July 25.

Family and adult showings begin at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with tickets (limited seating) at $5 and $25 respectively.

Canyon ISD opened registration on July 20 for CISD Choice, a full-time virtual learning option for 9th through 12th graders in partnership with Texas Tech K-12.

Families must apply online by Sept. 1 to enroll for the 2026-27 school year.

Texas mandates K-3 teachers to attend Math and Reading Academies to address low scores + Region 16 in Amarillo holds training sessions to boost skills before the 2026/27 school year begins.

The Amarillo Public Library will host a vaccine clinic tomorrow (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at the Southwest Branch, 6801 SW 45th Ave, offering free shots for uninsured and Medicaid eligible families; additional clinics are scheduled at other branches later this summer.

Texas Tech University Health Science Center welcomed four surgical residents this July who trained with robotic surgery to boost local healthcare.

The center will host a robotic surgery consortium Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the BSA Auditorium for providers to test new techniques.

Therapy dog Luke, who comforts patients at BSA Hospital through Alliance of Therapy Dogs, is now competing in a national pet award after winning Texas votes.

Community members can vote online until 9 p.m. today (July 22).

The building at 7717 Canyon Drive, once home to Myers Drumstick and The Gathering Place, has been demolished following a unanimous decision by the Condemnation Appeals Commission on Dec.

18, 2025 — Texas 5G LTD owns the site, which may be repurposed as a clubhouse.

Rockrose Sports Park, a privately funded youth sports complex in Amarillo, will complete in March.

The facility offers 1,600 parking spots & multiple accessible entrances along I-27 and Coulter, and it even features a unique horse statue.

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.