Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo Area Gardeners and Homesteaders is a Facebook group where local gardeners share tips for seed trading, pest control, plant care and chicken rearing; members offer easy advice and a no-drama space for all green thumbs.

Amarillo police and Potter County deputies held the 18th annual Tip-a-Cop event on Thursday, July 23 at Texas Roadhouse to raise $4,359.15 for Special Olympics Texas; a rib-eating contest added extra fun as supporters enjoyed food and drinks.

Xcel Energy has selected a portfolio of power projects featuring 3,928 MW from solar, wind, and natural gas sources expected to come online by 2030 in Texas and New Mexico, and the proposal is now under regulatory review to ensure reliable, affordable energy for local customers.

Bell Textron Inc. announced a $300 million contract from the Department of Navy to perform SPINE upgrades on up to 49 aircraft at its Amarillo Assembly Center starting mid-2027, with first deliveries planned for 2028.

A local preschool group visited the American Quarter Horse Museum off I-40 for a fun educational field trip today and enjoyed a film screening + hands-on exhibits including stick horse rides.

Visitors learned about the museum’s horse heritage while local and visiting families added to the lively atmosphere.

AMA-CON will be held on Saturday, Aug.

1 at the Amarillo Civic Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event features cosplay contests, gaming, vendor booths, kids' activities and a Geek Prom, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Amarillo Public Library.

The Maverick Boys & Girls Club will host a job fair today and tomorrow at Cactus Cove Inn & Suites, 2501 E Interstate 40 Hwy from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The club seeks to fill positions at several local schools.

Neil Terry was named interim president of West Texas A&M following Walter Wendler's retirement effective Sept.

1. The university will begin a nationwide search for a permanent leader this summer, and Terry said he will speak with campus stakeholders.

Potter County will give Bishop Estates residents until Sept.

1 to place their debris along the right-of-way for removal after the Stinky Fire damaged 77 homes in May. Officials said residents should separate materials and take trees and brush to the city landfill or other debris to the Canyon landfill.

Hodgetown is hosting its first-ever Singles Night at BAR 352 in Amarillo next Thursday, offering $6 standing room tickets and $2 drink specials to spark casual connections in a fun ballpark atmosphere.

The Electrek American Solar Challenge, a student solar car competition, will conclude on Saturday, Aug.

1 at Arts in the Sunset in Amarillo. More than 40 teams from the U.S. (including Canada, Belgium and the Netherlands) have raced along Route 66, and vehicles will be exhibited until 5 p.m. before the awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m.