Good morning, Amarillo.

Motorcycles roared on Looby Lane on Aug.

27 as the 12th annual Ride for the Fallen honored fallen U.S. Special Operations members and their families—local businessman Ricky Looby hosted the stop with live music, food and an aerial flyover that united the community.

Former Amarillo Mayor Trent Sisemore—who served from 2001 to 2005—has been named Fermi America’s new Community Lead for its AI hyper-grid project and will work to bring local views as the project grows on over 5,000 acres.

Rick Perry, a Fermi co-founder, called him to ask for his help and back the project.

Amarillo Parks and Recreation announced that Pirates of the Park will bring hot air balloons back on October 25th with launches starting at 7 a.m.—the event will also feature Halloween costumes, food trucks, and an evening glow at 7 p.m. at John Stiff Park, and it is open to the public.

4-year-old Raygan has set up lemonade stands to pay off past-due lunch accounts at local schools—she raised over $900 last year and plans to raise more during fall vendor shows as the new school year begins.

Xcel Energy officials said that power was restored near SW 10th and Georgia after crews fixed damage from a vehicle striking a pole at 2:30 a.m. on Aug.

29th — about 1,600 households had lost power until repairs were complete.

Milan Salon + Spa opened on August 26 and offers a range of hair and spa services in Amarillo at Bell Plaza Shopping Center next to Wing Stop and Pet Supplies Plus.

Free haircuts are available during opening week until today, and the salon also provides a $35 discount on your first service.

Amarillo police arrested Adam Moreno after a two-month review of organized retail theft that recovered $80,000 in stolen merchandise+ including tools and equipment from a residence at 2809 Tampa Bay.

Officials with Fermi America explained that the Advanced Intelligence and Energy Campus in Amarillo will use water, natural gas, solar and nuclear power to fuel AI data centers, with the first gigawatt using water equivalent to growing several sections of sweetcorn.

Fermi America will also build a HALEU production facility — partnering with Westinghouse to complete the license for four AP1000 reactors that will eventually supply 11 gigawatts to 15 data centers.

Summer has ended in Amarillo as kids settle into school routines, football games start and local swimming pools and splash pads close for the season.

Wonderland Park is open for its final days until Monday, September 1—then it will shut down for the summer.

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.

Last Party on the Patio with Velvet Funk

7-9 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — Free entry — Celebrate the end of patio season with Velvet Funk at this lively pub gathering.