Good morning, Amarillo.

The Battle of the Bikes event will be held on August 2 at the Santa Fe Depot Pavilion in Amarillo—starting at 10 a.m. with activities that include a Kids' Safety Course at 11 a.m., a non-competitive skills test from 12 to 1, and a Bike Skills Contest beginning at 2 p.m.—and is hosted by the Amarillo Police Community Engagement Unit.

A two-alarm fire heavily damaged a downtown Amarillo commercial building Monday evening on July 21 when flames burned through a large section of its roof—about 40 firefighters responded and investigators plan to determine the cause while no injuries were reported.

A Subway at Western & Wolflin, which had just reopened, now shows 'Keep Out' and 'No Trespassing' signs and appears permanently closed; another location at 34th and Georgia closed earlier, leaving customers with fewer options.

On Monday, Potter County Deputies arrested several suspects—33-year-old Marcilla Farnham for a controlled substance offense, 23-year-old John Kempf in connection with the murder of Daniel Clay Beavers, and others for parole violation, burglary, criminal trespass, assault, and forgery—in various locations across Potter County.

Amarillo City Council approved a nearly $7.5 million fire station in the hospital district at Quail Creek to reduce response times in an underserved area.

The new Fire Station 14 will cover 19,000 square feet and break ground in 30 days—construction is expected to take 13 to 14 months.

Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 4 on June 16 to boost the homestead exemption for homeowners—raising it to $140,000 for most and $150,000 for seniors and those with disabilities while the state covers school funding gaps.

Homeowners must vote on SJR 2 on November 4 for the change to take effect in the 2025 tax year.

Cinergy Entertainment in Amarillo has introduced a new Gel Blasters attraction for players over 10 that uses an app to track scores in fast-paced games.

Visitors choose their guns, wear vests and masks, and follow safety rules in a game where hitting targets scores points—fueling a fun and active summer day.

Amarillo boxer Javier Meza will step into the ring on July 24th to face Alen Dudo from Aurora, CO in his fourth professional match under catch-weight rules — he remains undefeated at 3–0.

He is signed with Golden Boy Promotions — and his bout will stream on DAZN with a local watch party at The Big Texan.

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