Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo natives Chief Petty Officer Gabriel Lechuga and Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashliyn Camacho shared how hometown lessons prepare them for Navy challenges today — Lechuga, retiring after 20 years on USS Kentucky, and Camacho, named Junior Sailor of the Quarter at NMRTC Bremerton, credit local values for their service.

Andrea's Project hosts three Panhandle events for impaired-driving prevention and recovery.

They include a Sept. 12 golf tournament at Ross Rogers Golf Complex, a free Oct. 3 rally at Santa Fe Depot Pavilion, and an Oct. 10 fundraising magic show at Amarillo Civic Center featuring Seth Grabel.

Fuller and Sons crew cleaned areas around an elementary school in the historic San Jacinto neighborhood ahead of classes starting in less than two weeks, picking up trash on streets, alleyways, and curbs from Line to 8th Avenues (including Crockett Street, Georgia, and Louisiana).

Amarillo is hosting a series of Labor Day weekend events (including parades, parties, car shows, and more) that let residents enjoy the last days of summer.

Local guides list details on timings and locations for those planning to join the festivities.

In This Moment Missions has named Curtis Johnson and Tasha Sims Amarillo’s Black Man and Woman of the Year for their work in volunteerism, and they will be honored with a wine toast at the Labor Day Trail Ride at Bones Hooks Park on Sept.

6 (6 to 11 p.m.).

The Amarillo Museum of Art will host the opening reception for Hills Snyder’s 'Strays' exhibit on Sept.

18 at 6 p.m. with gallery talks at 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. AMoA members attend for free while non-members pay $15, and the exhibit runs until Dec. 13.

Shelly Allen, an assistant professor at Lamar University, teaches an online quilting course that uses Zoom for hands-on instruction.

The program enrolls 159 students+offering local quilters a chance to learn at home while blending traditional craft with modern education.

Amarillo College held an open house on Sept.

2 at the Washington Street Campus and collected online survey responses to shape its future master plan through the Dream 2031 Strategic Plan. The college will compile feedback in December to guide changes in facilities and programs (responding to community needs).

Forensic Services Supervisor Courtney Nelson of The Bridge Children's Advocacy Center advised parents to remain calm and contact Child Protective Services if a child reports abuse today.

She also urged parents to help children name trusted adults—such as teachers and police officers—to turn to for help.

An Amarillo man is recovering at a local hospital after a critical medical emergency during his July honeymoon in the Dominican Republic.

He underwent emergency surgery and received three massive transfusions before returning home, and his family has asked for continued prayers (due to ongoing complications).