Good morning, Amarillo.

Big Jim said on social media the historic K-N awning, which was removed in 2020 for safety and cost reasons, will be restored once sufficient funds are raised (estimates range from $70,000 to $160,000) as he hosts a raffle and sells merchandise to support the project.

The Little Gym hosts a space-themed Back-to-School Blast Off event this Friday, Aug.

21 from 5 pm to 8 pm at 2624 Wolflin Ave (ages 4 to 12 can join for pizza, crafts, and astronaut training) while parents enjoy a well-deserved break.

Last night, parts of Soncy + Hillside experienced a power outage that left homes without air conditioning or a workable stove.

Families learned the importance of keeping flashlights, battery-powered radios, non-prep food, blankets, and cash on hand for future outages.

United Way of Amarillo and Canyon is hosting United on the Green tournaments to support programs.

They will run Thursday, Aug. 27 at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course in Canyon and Thursday, Sept. 10 at Ross Rogers Golf Course in Amarillo with a $600 team fee (includes snacks and lunch).

Stacy’s Uniforms is accepting clean clothing, furniture & household items for a garage sale benefiting the Amarillo SPCA.

Donations drop off are available Tuesdays & Thursdays until Sept. 15 at 4324 SW 45th Ave, and the sale runs Sept. 17–19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4823 Arden Rd.

Local pilots at Tradewind Airport said aviation careers and flying are more affordable than many believe — they noted that National Aviation Day was observed Aug.

19 and that opportunities also exist in maintenance, operations and scheduling.

Tradewind Airport Museum is open to the public across from Shelby's Diner and features Panhandle aviation history with models of aircraft and displays on past owners, women in aviation, and local astronauts Rick Husband and Paul Lockhart, offering free entry Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Local schools in Amarillo welcomed students for the 2026/2027 school year; Premier High (Aug.

17), Sleepy Hollow (Aug. 18) and Heritage Hills (Aug. 19) celebrated with events where teachers and kids embraced a fresh start.

Amarillo College announced a record donation (over $760,000) from the Terk family to support its volleyball program.

The gift, detailed on Aug. 18 at the FirstBank Southwest Center on campus, will fund three new athletic funds for student-athletes.

Texas Gov. Abbott has proposed a rule that requires school districts to spend 70% of their funds in classrooms to lower administrative costs and boost student outcomes.

The plan, explained in El Paso, calls for audits of low-performing districts and will affect future budget cycles.

The Don Harrington Discovery Center has opened registration for weekly Friday STEAM camps for kids ages 4-11 at its Amarillo facility, beginning Aug.

21. Camps run from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. with half-day and full-day sessions priced differently for members and nonmembers.

Amarillo ISD has implemented stricter heat safety rules to protect student-athletes during practice as temperatures rise.

The district uses wet bulb monitoring (temperature, humidity, wind, sunlight) and has added lights to schedule indoor practices.

Texas school districts are boosting virtual learning as over 62,000 students now study online plus enrollment has jumped 1,200%.

Daelena Potter, an advisor at Texas Connections Academy Houston, said more districts will soon offer remote classes for students who need a home-based alternative.

TTUHSC is partnering with Northwest Texas Healthcare System and Amarillo College to host a neonatal and perinatal care symposium at Amarillo College West Campus Simulation Center on Sept.

25 (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Healthcare providers must register by Sept. 18 to earn continuing education credits.