Good morning, Amarillo.

The 100 Club of Texas Panhandle invites residents to a free back-to-school bash Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot at 7480 Golden Pond Pl, where carnival games, prizes, food and a dunking booth bring community and first responders together.

During Wellness Month, women joined She Runs This Run Club to run safely and build friendships, with founder Jasmine Gee highlighting a night run that allayed concerns about safety.

The free group welcomes stay-at-home moms + remote workers seeking exercise and connection.

Flamingo’s Latin Bar & Grill closed its doors as Gerardo and Maria Perez retired—marking the end of a legacy that began with El Patio decades ago.

The closing reflects a busy year for local dining in Amarillo.

Ocean Buffet will open Monday, Aug.

24 at 2221 S. Soncy after Route 66 Family Buffet closed on June 30; the new buffet offers Mexican+American+Chinese+Japanese cuisines plus seafood+sushi for local diners.

Local publisher Lauren Guest has created Salt & Saddle Living, a quarterly magazine that will launch its first print issue in early September.

The magazine shares short stories of rural life and faith with contributions from community writers (including Natalie Bright).

Amarillo gas prices jumped 26 cents this week from $3.50 to $3.76 as crude oil costs rose and local drivers brace for more increases.

AAA Texas (report) says these hikes may continue as fall demand shifts.

West Texas A&M invites high school juniors from the top 26 counties to apply for the free Future Founders Academy with sessions on Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 9 and a pitch on Nov 11.

The program is limited to 30 students + provides hands-on AI training for business ideas.

Canyon ISD revives its long-running March-a-thon tradition as Randall High School band students prepare to march in the community for the first football game next Friday.

The event will kick off at 8 a.m. in the City View neighborhood with measures in place to keep students cool and hydrated.

City officials announced effective immediately that park irrigation is suspended and splash pads are closed to conserve water and help the reservoir recover.

Residents are asked to follow the Stage 1 watering schedule and limit outdoor watering to three times per week.

Construction on the Panhandle’s first state psychiatric hospital topped out, allowing crews to begin interior work at 6610 W.

Amarillo Blvd. The $159 million facility will serve 75 patients (50 forensic and 25 civil) and open in summer to ease overcrowding at Potter County Jail.