Good morning, Amarillo.

Southwest Dairy Farmers donated $15,500 to Snack Pak 4 Kids in Amarillo, supporting local programs that help children thrive.

Construction on Kids, Inc.'s Rockrose Sports Park is ahead of schedule as officials expect final baseball field checks in the next two weeks and completion by late March or early April on 36 acres in Amarillo (including 1,600 parking spots and fields for soccer, football, baseball, softball, and flag football).

During Randall County's 49th annual Crops Tour, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist Dr. Jason Smith reported that only two active New World screwworm cases remain among sheep while ranchers manage drought challenges that may force them to cull cattle and adjust production as high beef prices offer some relief.

Residents in the top 26 Panhandle counties can still apply for utility & weatherization assistance through Panhandle Community Services.

Paper applications are available at local offices, and processing may take up to 90 days depending on the documents provided.

The Golden Collective will open its doors at 2809 Wolflin Ave on Saturday, Aug.

29, offering a space for women-owned small businesses to connect and thrive (4:30-8:30 p.m. grand opening with over 25 vendors, food trucks, music, and giveaways).

Amarillo has welcomed nearly 30 new restaurants this year and 10 to 20 more are set to open before year's end, offering choices from burgers + barbecue to international cuisine in various neighborhoods.

A veteran at Amarillo VA Community Living Center said threats and disruptive behavior by another resident—who is not a veteran but receives full-time benefits—raised safety concerns as his family calls for an independent investigation while officials have not responded.

The Carson County Square House Museum will re-hang the historic Eclipse windmill within a couple of weeks (a four-year repair project) while hosting a fundraiser on Sept.

12 to support artifact preservation.

West Texas A&M is offering the free Future Founders Academy for high school juniors to learn AI and entrepreneurship on campus.

Thirty students will attend sessions on Sept. 23, Oct. 21, and Nov. 9 and present a live pitch on Nov. 11; apply by Sept. 4 to earn a scholarship.

Amarillo College approved its 2026-27 budget + a new plan to reshape its Innovation Outpost with shorter workforce training for local employers.

The Board of Regents set a tax rate of $0.24670 per $100 that will raise about $1 million less and named Ramon Suarez as VP of administrative services.

Record rainfall fell Tuesday night in Amarillo and early Wednesday morning — breaking a 1906 record with 1.78 inches measured — and caused flash flooding that briefly closed I-40 as forecasts predict cooler temperatures after a long, dry summer.

Under Stage 1 drought restrictions in effect since Aug.

17, officials say residents should limit outdoor watering to three times a week. Viewers recently reported suspected leaks at a school park and two restaurants (Cheddar's and Buffalo Wild Wings), prompting Amarillo officials to urge reporting of water waste.