Good morning, Amarillo.

Power Church will convert the former United Artists Theater at I40 and Soncy into its new worship space as it relocates from 10th and Roberts, offering over 650 parking spots and more than 40 restrooms + extra areas for church programs.

Amarillo Area CASA is seeking Spanish speaking volunteers as students return to school.

Interested applicants must join an informational session, complete an application and pre-training interview, and finish advocate training to help support foster children with their educational and emotional needs.

Amarillo’s Elks Lodge 923 will host its inaugural Burger Bash Cookoff at 932 Clyde St. on Saturday, Aug.

15 from 1-6 p.m. Contest entrants pay $30 for burgers or $10 for desserts (wristbands are $10 in advance, $15 at the door) while proceeds support local charities.

Fermi America announced a binding lease with TensorWave at Project Matador AI campus in Carson County, set to generate $6.5-billion in revenue over a 15-year term.

The first phase will provide a 222-MW turnkey data center solution starting in the second half of 2027.

Amarillo’s restaurant scene has changed this year with Thai Arawan and Wesley’s BBQ reopening under new ownership and Class 1 BBQ now replacing Flavors of India after its sudden closure.

The ongoing shifts leave local diners curious about what new spots could soon emerge.

The Canadian River Music Festival returns on Saturday, Oct.

17, 2026, after being canceled last year. Promoters have added Reckless Kelly and Texas Country musician Matt Daniel to the lineup, and tickets start at $40.

West Texas A&M University will host a retirement reception for President Walter Wendler and his wife Mary Wendler on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Legacy Hall (Canyon campus), where parking will be available in Zone 5, Zone 12, and along 26th Street.

Amarillo ISD board members reviewed a report by STRIVE showing decreasing enrollment and low campus utilization at elementary, middle, and high schools; the report (detailing potential campus consolidations) forecasts phased adjustments starting in the next school year to reach 80% utilization by 2029.

Kevin O’Leary will speak at the Hill Institute Lecture series at West Texas A&M University in Canyon on Sept.

21 (7 p.m.) at the First United Bank Center; tickets cost $5.

Multiple agencies contained a grass fire near Farm-to-Market 1258 and Southeast 58th Avenue on Aug.

11, with officials confirming that no structures were damaged and advising the public to avoid the area.