Good morning, Amarillo.

Texas Devil Dogs trainer Mary Femniak in Amarillo demonstrates her search-and-rescue training when her rescue dog Jack finds a hidden tin; she uses innovative techniques (such as old baby teeth to teach scent detection) to form strong dog-human partnerships.

West Texas A&M University's Sybil B.

Harrington College of Fine Arts will feature a full slate of art exhibitions, concerts and more during the 2026-2027 academic year — new student move-in day is today with a welcome weekend, and classes begin Aug. 24.

The Diocese of Amarillo will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a Thanksgiving Mass on Saturday, Aug.

22 at the Cal Farley Coliseum in the Civic Center (401 S. Buchanan). The event includes performances and a livestream at 9 a.m. with special guest, His Excellency, Most Reverend Gabriele Giordano Caccia.

NewsChannel10 is launching a weekly digital program called First Alert Extra — a show that dives into severe weather, wildfire season and local storm history — which will be available on the station’s website and YouTube page.

A viewer reported water pooling near the sidewalk at Belmar Park, indicating a possible leak and prompting concerns about water conservation (a similar issue was reported earlier this summer).

Exceptional drought has spread across more than a dozen Panhandle counties as little rain and dangerous heat force farmers, ranchers, and residents to face water restrictions and elevated wildfire risk.

Forecasters warn conditions may persist until a potential El-Nino brings cooler, wetter weather later this fall and winter.

Randall County firefighters contained two grass fires on Thursday afternoon near 19801 FM 1714 and near Palo Duro Drive and Sunday Canyon Road, with the first fire burning about 15 acres.

Multiple agencies responded to a 400-acre grass fire near Allison north of the Hemphill and Wheeler county lines, and officials said the blaze was 75% contained.

On Sept. 17 at 3:30 p.m., Combs & Cuts Barbershop will host Community Cutz, a forum where Amarillo Police Chief Hover will answer local questions on safety and youth protection and discuss plans to expand community engagement.

Dozens of states have restricted pet imports from Texas due to a New World screwworm outbreak.

Local shelters in Amarillo are becoming overcrowded as out-of-state adoptions slow, and rescue groups urge the community to adopt locally + ease the strain.

Angie Duncan, who lost her son to overdose, is hosting the 2nd Annual Overdose Awareness Event at Sam Houston Park on Saturday, August 22 (5-9 p.m.).

The event features live bands, bounce houses for kids, food trucks, free Narcan with training, and a candlelight vigil.

Texas Panhandle Overdose Awareness is hosting a public event Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sam Houston Park, where community members can access free Narcan, training, live music, food trucks and overdose-prevention information.