Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare is hosting a Clear the Shelter event this weekend to help over 200 dogs and 60 cats find loving homes while reducing shelter euthanizations.

The event will feature a puppy pool party on Saturday from 11 a.m.—5 p.m. with free adoptions and the city covering spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and microchipping.

On August 19, a medical building at 3501 S.

Soncy flooded when a broken 2-inch water line let about 6 inches of water fill the 150,000 square foot facility, prompting firefighters to evacuate 200 people including a patient recovering from surgery who was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital — engineers and pump trucks from five companies will assess and clear the damage.

Amarillo’s Barfield Hotel, built in 1927 and left empty for 40 years, was given a historic marker on July 31 — a nod to its revival after a 2021 renovation that renewed its charm.

On Aug. 18, a federal appeals court ruled that West Texas A&M President Walter Wendler could not cancel student drag shows because the performances are protected under the First Amendment.

The ruling—which overturned a prior decision by Judge Kacsmaryk—ensured that Spectrum WT may host its PG-13 event while the case returns to trial court.

Residents in Amarillo are invited to share input at a public meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. in City Hall Room 1500 as the recruiting firm searches for the next police chief—an eight-question survey on desired qualifications will also be available until Aug 29.

The City of Amarillo begins a $1.28 million project in NorthHeights this week to replace two-inch water mains with new six-inch pipes that will improve service—Turkey Creek HDD is mobilizing in the alley between the 1200 block of North Polk and Taylor streets while the project will temporarily relocate dumpsters and may affect traffic.

Kids Inc. nearly reached full funding for the Rockrose Sports Park after receiving a $2M donation from the Engler Foundation and a $1.5M check from High Plains Christian Ministries — leaving just $3M to meet the $30M goal.

Construction will begin by the end of September — and the facility will host eight baseball fields and 31 soccer fields for many sports.

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.

Wibby Wednesday featuring El Salto

6-10 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy live music in the beer garden while sipping on local brews.

Tri-State Fair & Rodeo

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Amarillo Tri-State Exposition & Tri-State Fair & Rodeo — Admission varies — A nine-day celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and community traditions since 1923.

Wibby Wednesday with Neon Heartland

7-11 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — Free entry — Neon Heartland brings millennial nostalgia to the Six Car Stage.