Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo offers a busy weekend starting Sept.

17 with events like the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo kickoff, the Ice Dinosaurs exhibit at the Discovery Center, and art receptions at local museums (AMoA) for varied community entertainment.

Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle will host a free health day at the main building at 2004 N Spring Street tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon, with 15 vendors offering fruit and veggie distribution, blood pressure checks, and tetanus shots.

The Amarillo SPCA is hosting a three-day garage sale at 4823 Arden Rd from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. starting Thursday.

The event, hosted by Stacy's Uniforms, will accept cash & credit cards and feature furniture, appliances, clothing, and other items.

Local businesses can join West Texas A&M's WT Career and Internship Expo on Thursday, Oct.

1 at the First United Bank Center to meet job-ready graduates. Register by Sept. 17 to secure your spot & access qualified candidates.

Amarillo has seen 20+ new businesses open since January 2026, including shops, restaurants, and salons filling empty locations.

More than 10 additional businesses are expected to open before the year ends, offering fresh options for locals.

The Texas Panhandle War Memorial will unveil a permanent POW exhibit this Saturday at 1 p.m., honoring 160 POW veterans from World War II to Vietnam; special guests include Congressman Ronny Jackson and POW survivor Dan McKinney (4111 South Georgia).

West Texas A&M University will host a free poetry reading called 'An Ordinary Happening' on Sept.

17 at 7 p.m. in Canyon (at the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall) featuring local poets Chera Hammons and Dr. Emilee Kinney (noted for reflecting everyday beauty) in their work.

Xcel Energy subsidiary SPS will build a 180-mile high-voltage transmission line from Bushland to improve grid reliability in the Texas Panhandle, with construction taking two years and service set for May 2031.

The project will add costs to customer electric bills pending commission review in Texas & New Mexico.

The Amarillo ISD board deferred decisions on renaming school facilities (including Dick Bivins Stadium) to a policy committee after discussing funding challenges and tradition.

Board members debated future revenue options and the need to honor legacy names.

Amarillo College named Dr. David Woodburn and Dr. Paul Proffer its 2026 Distinguished Alumni for their service in health care + community work; they will be celebrated at a luncheon at noon, Sept.

30 at Amarillo Country Club. Reservations are due today.

The Amarillo Fire Department is partnering with West Texas A&M College of Engineering to research methods for cleaning equipment exposed to lithium-ion battery fires - the study aims to improve decontamination procedures and protect firefighter health.

Tonight, Amarillo hosts playoff baseball at HODGETOWN when the Soddies face the Frisco Roughriders in a best-of-three series—game one is today and a win at home could boost their championship hopes.

Pickleball (a sport created in 1965) is booming in Amarillo as residents join three leagues and four clubs for all ages and skill levels.

The community can also play at Rockrose Sports Park and other local courts.