Good morning, Amarillo.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage on the Amarillo home of fallen Perryton Assistant Fire Chief Scott Glass's family, easing the burden for his widow & children.

The nonprofit’s program helps first responders' families by offering mortgage-free homes and will support 343 families this year.

Amarillo Bank of America donated $7,000 to the High Plains Food Bank at the Sod Poodles game against the San Antonio Missions Tuesday.

The donation, part of a season-long plan to support local efforts, shows the bank's commitment to the community & to fighting food insecurity.

Amarillo residents gathered on Sept.

11 for 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrances at locations including the Texas Panhandle War Memorial and Tascosa High School. Pantex staff and firefighters also took part in memorial events to honor victims & first responders.

Enrollment at West Texas A&M University dropped 4% for fall 2026, with 8,866 students enrolled compared to 9,257 last fall.

University officials expressed confidence in strengthening initiatives while addressing areas for improvement (including growth in its education and engineering colleges).

Amarillo city crews stopped a spill of 750,000 gallons of untreated wastewater near East Amarillo Creek yesterday between West Chaparral and East Chaparral Roads; they barricaded the area and advised people not to use the water while tests check for safety.

Amarillo officials advised residents to avoid recreational contact with East Amarillo Creek near West Chaparral Road and Thompson Park Lake after a broken sewer main released 750,000 gallons of untreated wastewater.

Crews began repairs and will test water safety.

Three Texas Panhandle first responders were honored at the 2026 Star of Texas Awards yesterday in Austin (Gov. Greg Abbott presented the awards to Juan Cruz Arizpe of the Amarillo Fire Department, Brent Harrison of the Castro County Sheriff’s Office and Memphis Police Chief Rex T.

Plant, who was injured in the line of duty).

Amarillo lifted Stage 1 of its drought plan Friday after the water reservoir recovered to over 80% capacity, with city officials crediting residents, businesses and local partners + Lubbock for easing water demand after the 52% low on Aug.

17.