Good morning, Amarillo.

On Thursday, July 30, Dairy Queen locations will sell Blizzards to support the Children's Miracle Network as each purchase donates at least $1 to help local kids get care.

Visit shops at 3333 S Western, 2601 S Soncy, or 1900 S Washington to join the event.

Amarillo locals can enjoy a weekend of events like AMA-CON at the Civic Center, the Polk Street Cruise downtown, solar car displays at Arts in the Sunset, and Dino Night at Hodgetown.

Many events are scheduled from July 30 to Aug. 2 for all ages & interests.

Former POW and Army veteran Dan McKinney celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, July 22 at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial in Amarillo, where the Amarillo VA Health Care System presented him with the VA Centenarian Award.

Pondaseta Brewing Co. has opened a new location in Canyon at 1001 2nd Ave, and the co-owners plan to support local charity events + foster community ties + welcome fans from the Panhandle.

Marshalls will open its new store on Sept.

3 at the old Joann Fabrics building on Soncy (job postings are live online) as it prepares to offer affordable brand-name apparel and home goods.

After a 10-year break, the Don Harrington Discovery Center is set to host Discover 5.0 on Labor Day weekend, Sept.

5, with science, music, vendors, and a live drone show finale featuring the Amarillo Symphony.

Little Bee's Playhouse will host a Super Kitties-themed event Saturday, Aug.

1 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. for $25 per child (includes a cape, mask, craft, and playtime) and reservations are required.

Extreme heat and little rain have stressed crops across the Panhandle this July and local growers say yield losses are already seen.

Farmers warn that without rain soon (despite irrigation efforts), planting fall and winter crops will face heavy risks.

Potter County Sheriff’s Office will begin its 18th Citizen’s Academy on Sept.

3 for residents who pass a background check. The 12-week course meets Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office (including weekend training and ride-alongs) for hands-on law enforcement learning.

Amarillo City Council approved an extension Tuesday between AEDC and Sharpened Iron Studios after the studio did not meet job and spending targets — the new deal sets semi-annual reviews and requires funds to be repaid with 8% interest, with the performance period resuming in 2028.

TxDOT hosted a Doing Business event at its Amarillo office, where small businesses met with contractors and engineers to explore more than 22 planned transportation projects, including work on I-27 and I-40 (offering subcontracting opportunities from roadway clearing to traffic control).

The Amarillo Fire Department said its firefighters deployed to South Texas for flood disaster help last week (they have since returned) and stressed that supporting statewide first responders does not compromise service at home.

The statement praised the professionalism and valuable experience gained during the deployment.

Yesterday, West Texas A&M University's graduate nursing program received a $400K grant for emergency and trauma care training.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced that 24 grants totaling $5.8M were provided to boost the state’s healthcare workforce + improve clinical skills.

A local article details top affordable restaurants so Amarillo diners can save money when eating out, using Tripadvisor ratings plus shared family favorites for meals any day.