Good morning, Amarillo.

Emi Schooler, an Amarillo native who benefited from care at Scottish Rite for Children, is hosting the 11th annual Emi’s Color Shoot today at Cactus Flats Gun Club from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to raise funds for the center that helped her and supports more than 1,500 Panhandle kids—featuring clay shooting, live music, dinner, drinks, raffles, and auctions.

The Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo celebrated Panda Cares Day today with support from Panda Express—providing school supplies, books and a meal to local youth.

Club officials said the event also distributed backpacks to help prepare students for the upcoming school year.

A Potter County grand jury indicted Carlos Najera for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon—he is charged with aggravated kidnapping assault with a deadly weapon after Amarillo police said he shot security guard Frank Diaz in the face when he forced his wife Raquel into a pickup on June 29.

A court dismissed the appeal from Lyle Lavern Youngs III—who pleaded guilty in June to attempted capital murder and possession of a controlled substance—and ended his chance to challenge a 50-year sentence after he tried to kill an officer during an August 4 incident behind an apartment complex in the 3400 block of Janet Drive.

The City of Amarillo reported that a pipeline break caused a 20,000-gallon treated wastewater discharge near Harrington Power Generation + Lakeside Drive and said repairs were underway.

Officials confirmed the water was fully treated and disinfected, posing no risk to nearby drinking sources.

Amarillo officials invite the public to share input on the search for the next police chief at City Hall on Aug.

25 at 6 p.m.—the recruiting firm Public Sector Search & Consulting is hosting the meeting and offering an anonymous online survey open until Aug. 29.

Governor Greg Abbott announced a new 10-year transportation plan—set to invest over $146 billion in road improvements.

The plan includes projects in the Amarillo District such as a $165 million widening of US 87 to freeway standards and a $69 million upgrade of State Loop 335 for the 2026 Unified Transportation Program.

TxDOT held a safety event yesterday at the Texas Information Center in Amarillo where staff inspected car seats and demonstrated a rollover crash using a child-sized mannequin to show how dangerous it is when restraints are not used properly—TxDOT also warned that DUI-related traffic crashes are expected to continue over Labor Day weekend and urged drivers to choose a safe ride if they plan to drink.

Angie Duncan, known as the Amarillo Narcan Lady, is hosting the first Texas Panhandle Overdose Awareness Day tomorrow from 5 to 9 p.m. at Sam Houston Park—she said the event will feature booths on overdose prevention, free Narcan, live music, food trucks, and a moment of silence to remember those lost.

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.

Linux Fundamentals GL120 Training Class

Sep 22-26 — Amarillo College — Cost varies — Dive deep into Linux concepts and gain essential IT skills in a hands-on environment.