Good morning, Amarillo.

Texas Plains Chapter has named its 2026 honorees, including ASCO, Jim J.

Brewer & Janette and Terry Caviness, with the awards event scheduled for Nov. 19 in Amarillo and early-bird tables available through Oct. 1.

Sunset Marketown merged with Golden Spread Farmers Market and is open every Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm at Arts in the Sunset on Plains Blvd, offering local produce & artisan finds, food trucks, and art galleries.

Shoppers can explore art exhibits while enjoying the market atmosphere.

Amarillo honored Mathew (Bones) Hooks, its first Black cowboy, by celebrating his legacy in building North Heights and mentoring local youth through the Dogie Club.

Historical markers and community events continue to reflect his lasting impact.

Jorge's Tacos Garcia moved to Wellington Square six months ago and asked Amarillo residents to share the news; the community responded by filling the restaurant—showing strong support for the local business.

Amarillo VA hosts a drive thru mobile food pantry for veterans Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Thomas E.

Creek VA Medical Center - supplies are available on a first come, first serve basis for veterans with a VA ID, in partnership with High Plains Food Bank.

Thai Arawan closed early today as longtime owners Lan and Chalisa retired after over 20 years, and new owners plan to remodel and reopen in a few weeks (employees will remain with the business).

Canyon Road Animal Hospital is building a new clinic (12,604 sqft) on Canyon Drive near the Social Security office, which will open in Spring 2027.

The upgrade continues the long tradition of caring for Amarillo's pets for over 50 years.

Amarillo businesses have closed unexpectedly this year as road construction and retirements shift local routines—customers often learn of closures only by a sign on the door, reflecting a fluid business climate into mid-year 2026.

West Texas A&M University is launching a Doctor of Nursing Practice program and a post-master’s emergency nurse practitioner certificate program this fall to boost rural health care.

Enrollment is open, and the programs will combine classroom instruction + simulation to train advanced-practice nurses for local communities.

Amarillo-area schools will start classes on dates ranging from Aug.

12 to Aug. 19 as families prepare school supply lists and plan for the tax-free shopping weekend on Aug. 7 — 9; Amarillo ISD begins on Aug. 18.

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Roberts County at 5:21 a.m. Thursday, shaking homes for up to 30 seconds in parts of the Panhandle, including Amarillo — no major damage or injuries were reported.

TxDOT launched a campaign urging Amarillo drivers to slow down after speeding was linked to 2,600 crashes, 24 deaths, and 131 injuries last year — law enforcement is increasing patrols as the effort runs until Aug.

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Midwest Poultry Services is recalling 1,589,577 dozen eggs sold through Kroger, Brookshire Grocery, and other outlets due to a risk of salmonella.

Consumers are urged to check cartons for the codes (P-1950 or 0840962) and return suspect products for a refund.

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.