Good morning, Amarillo.

Local and state leaders gathered on July 31 on the Barfield Hotel balcony to dedicate a Texas Historical marker that honors the 10-story building—built in 1927 and reopened in 2021 after a renovation—for its role in downtown revival.

The marker will be permanently installed at the Polk Street entrance today, reinforcing Amarillo’s heritage tourism.

On Aug. 2, 2025, families gathered at Bones Hooks Park in Amarillo for the ninth annual Unity in the Community Water Bash, where kids and adults enjoyed water fights, food trucks, and plenty of summer fun.

The event offered a refreshing way to celebrate the end of summer break.

Two suspects were arrested on Sunday after a Potter County traffic stop uncovered a stolen firearm and items linked to recent Amarillo auto burglaries + a search warrant led to the recovery of additional stolen property, with both suspects later booked into the Potter County Detention Center.

Randall County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 12 people on Sunday for charges including driving without a license, controlled substances, and public lewdness — incidents were recorded from early morning to late evening.

Hope Stokes, Director of Marketing for Visit Amarillo, appeared on KGNC’s NewsDay Amarillo Monday morning and discussed local events and attractions scheduled for August—highlighting what residents can look forward to this month.

Panhandle schools have finalized their fall start dates—public schools open between Aug 7 and Aug 20 while colleges begin classes from Aug 11 to Aug 25—with families advised to check school websites for supply lists and event details.

Amarillo and Canyon officials are holding budget workshops today to review proposed budgets and set new property tax rates; Amarillo’s session starts (10:00 a.m.) while Canyon’s begins (3:30 p.m.) today.

TxDOT announced that $3.7 million in grant funding will boost public transportation in the Panhandle—$377,787 for Amarillo and $3,293,908 for Panhandle Community Services—part of a statewide $96 million program.

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

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

Autocross Event #4

8:30 a.m. — Westgate Mall — $35 for SCCA Members, $45 for Non-Members — Test your driving skills with a thrilling autocross competition.

Wibby Wednesday Featuring Ghosts of Gray County

7-9 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy gritty vocals and ripping guitar while sipping on cold drinks at this lively duo performance.