Good morning, Amarillo.

The 55+ Club of Amarillo—formerly the Amarillo Senior Citizens Association—is hosting a parking lot party on Aug.

9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 2404 SW 6th Ave to raise funds for renovations at its new Senior Activities Center, which will offer programs to help ease senior loneliness. The event will feature live music, a food truck and community booths to boost social connection.

Amarillo police are responding to a SWAT situation near 12th and Seminole (active) with details remaining limited.

The Amarillo International Film Festival will take place at Arts In The Sunset from October 9 to 11 and will show films from seven foreign countries, ten states, and local makers.

On October 9, a VIP reception with a screening and Q&A session moderated by Karen Welch will run from 6 PM to 9 PM—tickets go on sale on August 11 while the complete schedule will be released in early September.

Tascosa High School in Amarillo readies for its first day on August 14 with a new bold sign—featuring bright red and black letters—while its missing horse statue, cracked during patio work, will be fixed and returned soon.

West Texas A&M University will honor three Distinguished Alumni on Oct.

2 during Homecoming—Sonja Clark, who leads Bell Helicopter’s Amarillo site; Kody Carson, a major figure in Texas agriculture; and Judge Elisha Demerson, a trailblazing local politician—with its highest honor.

Texas Tech Physicians Pediatrics is offering low-cost sports physicals on Saturday for students in grades 6 to 12 at 1400 South Coulter St. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon — exams cost $20 with only cash accepted — and aims to detect heart conditions in young athletes.

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.