Good Day
Amarillo
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Panhandle War Memorial will host War of the Wagons II on Friday, September 5, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in collaboration with the VA and Easy Thoughts Counseling—a free family event that spotlights veterans, raises mental health awareness, and crowns a Warrior of the year. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Cultivating the Culture will host the Kicks and Class Sneaker Ball fundraiser on Sept. 6 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Amarillo Area Foundation — the event will feature NFL veteran Ziggy Hood and Palo Duro High School coach Eric Mims, Sr. and offer film presentations, previews, a catered dinner, and a $25 ticket to raise funds for local documentaries. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Starz Gymnastics, a community staple that taught kids gymnastics for over 35 years until its closure on July 31, 2024, is now for sale as an entire business or in equipment bundles—offering new owners a chance to revive a well-known local venue. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ WT Enterprise Center is hosting a free four-part AI workshop series for entrepreneurs and startups in September. Each Tuesday session runs from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the center in Amarillo and will include live demonstrations and audience Q&A. NewsChannel 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Canyon police said a 7-year-old child was fatally shot on Labor Day at the Palo Duro Trailer Park — 5707 4th Ave., with officers dispatched at 12:45 p.m. on Sept. 1 and the case remaining under investigation. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas Senate Bill 835 known as Trey’s Law goes into effect today and voids nondisclosure agreements in sexual abuse cases. It was introduced by families and survivors from the Kanakuk summer camp abuse case — including the Alarcon family — and is retroactive to September 1. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Potter County Commissioner Blair Schaffer will host a Town Hall Meeting on September 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Amarillo Public Library—413 Southeast 4th Avenue—to address community concerns, a county budget update, and a proposed tax rate set for a Commissioners Court vote on September 8. KGNC
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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