Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo will celebrate Patriot Day on Friday, September 12 when local music star Aaron Watson returns to perform at Piehl Barn with special guests Josh Ward and Chad Miller—bringing food trucks, fireworks and support for veterans and first responders.

Local officials in the Texas Panhandle were found to have embezzled community funds over several years, shaking trust in small towns like Amarillo—where trusted employees handled public funds.

Amarillo officer Hayden McAdams was honored with the CLEAT Region 5 Officer of the Year award on Saturday in McAllen for his brave actions during the Polk Street shooting earlier this year—Governor Abbott presented the award on behalf of the Potter County Law Enforcement Association.

Today, Moore County Commissioners will meet at 9am in the Commissioners Courtroom in Dumas to hold a public hearing on the county tax rate and review future TxDot funding—along with considering a library board appointment, hiring a substitute librarian, parking limits in front of Kilgore Memorial Library, the Sheriff's fee schedule, an AirMed contract renewal, an opioid legal settlement, road and bridge issues and the upcoming county budget.

Texans will head to the polls on November 4 to decide on 17 proposed constitutional amendments that affect issues such as property taxes, bail, and voting rights.

Early voting begins on October 20 — Secretary of State Jane Nelson set the ballot order this summer.

Athletic Republic opened a new training facility at 4015 SW 49th Ave that offers specialized sports programs for youth and fitness options for adults.

The center provides tailored training options including team sessions and endurance workouts—designed to help local athletes improve their skills.

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.