Good morning, Amarillo.

The High Plains Food Bank and Our Generations of Love are hosting the Peanut Butter and Jelly Purpose Drive until Sept.

24 in Amarillo. The drive invites donations of peanut butter, jelly jars, or money during Hunger Action Month, while volunteers weigh contributions — showing how each jar helps provide meals.

The United Family raised and donated $500,000 to 24 area charities during its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament held this past Sunday in Amarillo, supporting United Way groups and other local organizations in a 35-year legacy of giving.

Amarillo's Santa Chrys will step back from Christmas events this season as he focuses on recovery from serious heart issues and seizures.

Families can send prayers (quiet support) while local event planners adjust schedules to honor his longstanding tradition.

Amarillo's Sticky Chikky is set to open its second location on Saturday, Sept.

5 at 34th and Osage. The new restaurant will celebrate at noon with giveaways including three dirt bikes, ten mystery gifts, and free swag for the first 100 visitors.

Chaparral Cactus and Succulents (11180 Chapman Dr.) has served the Panhandle for over a decade by offering locals tested, drought resistant native plants while building family ties and community connections; it opened in 2012 after a career change prompted its founders.

The Amarillo Tri-State Fair runs from Friday, Sept.

18 to Sunday, Sept. 27 and offers free admissions, discount nights and live concerts + rodeo events. Locals can enjoy special activities such as a downtown parade and Boots + Beats Night.

Amarillo remains under Stage 1 water restrictions as triple-digit temperatures and scarce rainfall drive an ongoing extreme drought and raise wildfire concerns into September.

A new Planet Fitness will bring more affordable workout options on the east side at Grand Plaza Shopping Center on E Interstate 40 + renovations are set to begin this September and finish in December.

During fall baseball season in Amarillo, umpires issued team warnings on Saturday after heated scenes arose when parents yelled at coaches and mid-pitch timeouts were granted (raising concerns for player safety).

Local officials urge a calmer sideline to help kids enjoy the game.