Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo restaurants are teaming up in September to host a series of Dine & Donate events that will donate a portion of proceeds to support the Maverick Boys & Girls Club.

The events — from an all-day offer at Red Robin on Sept. 8 to Applebee’s pancake breakfast on Sept. 27 — encourage diners to mention the club to help build better futures for local youth.

A study showing that 53% of small businesses use artificial intelligence has led the WT Enterprise Center to launch a free four-part workshop series for Amarillo entrepreneurs starting Tuesday, Sept.

9 until Sept. 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. The sessions, led by Parker Settle and Orry Skelton of Synapse AI at 2300 N Western St.—they will teach business owners how to use AI to start and grow a business.

The man accused of shooting a security guard and kidnapping his wife in north Amarillo was arrested on August 14 near Redwood and Pecan and indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal entry—he now faces state charges for aggravated assault and kidnapping while awaiting federal prosecution that will likely lead to deportation.

The Black Historical Cultural Center is fundraising tomorrow from 12 P.M. to 6 P.M. at its facility to raise $6,000 for repairs on the historic nursing quarters that once served as part of Amarillo’s first hospital for Black patients—offering $15 soul food plates to support the effort.

Owners at Hoot’s Pub confirmed the live music venue will close with its final show on September 27—fans are encouraged to attend one last event before the venue shuts down, marking the end of an era in local music.

Amarillo College announced today a new Badger Bound Scholarship program that will let high school students earn up to 45 free college credits by completing 15 dual credit hours and finishing within three years — beginning fall 2026, eligible students from eight counties will have an affordable pathway to college success.

City officials are building a low-maintenance pump station at Playa Lake 7 to remove rainwater faster—this fix will ease flooding in the Greenways neighborhood at Hillside and Soncy.

The design will be finished by Halff Associates in four to five months and improvements at Lawrence Lake will follow.

The Big Texas Rally for Recovery Panhandle Edition will take place tomorrow at Southwest Church of Christ in Amarillo as part of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Awareness Month — the free event will provide food, live music, and resources for those facing addiction.

Attendees can learn about recovery support and find encouragement to move in a healthier direction.

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.

Zach Williams with We The Kingdom Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Ticket info available — Experience an uplifting evening of music with Zach Williams and We The Kingdom.

OpenShift Fundamentals Training

Mon, Oct 6 – Wed, Oct 8 — Amarillo College — Cost information not provided — Enhance your software development skills with this Linux-focused training class.