Good morning, Amarillo.

The Elks Lodge 923 will host its inaugural Burger Bash Cookoff on Saturday, Aug.

15 at 932 Clyde St. Visitors can compete in burger and dessert contests or purchase a wristband for a meal, chips, dessert, swimming passes & a cash bar, with proceeds benefiting local charity programs.

Hobby Lobby has permanently stopped selling supplies to make Homecoming mums, leaving DIY parents in Amarillo scrambling for alternatives.

Shoppers reported the change was announced earlier this week and now must find new sources to keep the Texas tradition alive (local crafters express concern).

Xcel Energy filed its Wildfire Mitigation Plan with the PUCT on Aug.

4 and detailed a 3,928 MW portfolio of solar, wind, battery storage, and natural gas projects set to power communities by 2030.

The Brown Fire started Sunday in Oldham County and has burned 60 acres with 0% containment amid drought conditions, according to Texas A&M Forest Service.

Texas DPS urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near school zones as Amarillo ISD students begin classes on Aug.

18. The department advises parents to review emergency plans with their children for safe commutes.