Good morning, Amarillo.

More door-to-door salespeople have been reported around Amarillo, with several internet and home security reps knocking despite no soliciting signs.

Local rules note that fines may apply if salespeople do not leave, although exempt groups (such as mail carriers) are allowed.

The Amarillo Tri-State Fair is introducing creative new dishes including Black Forest Pastry and Fried PB&J—latest twists on classic treats—on Monday, Sept.

21 at select vendor locations.

A new memorial honoring fallen Texas Panhandle first responders will be dedicated downtown Amarillo on Oct.

28 at 4 p.m. central time. The site at 11th and Polk honors individuals from 26 counties and reflects over 100 years of service received with community input.

United Way of Amarillo & Canyon kicked off its Racing for Impact campaign Wednesday morning at Street Toyota.

Business leaders, community members & volunteers gathered to support local education, financial stability & health projects.

Bell Textron Inc. in Amarillo hosted a signing ceremony today with Nigerian officials to begin production of the AH-1Z Viper under a Department of War contract; the company will deliver 12 helicopters (including engineering and logistics support) with production set to complete in early 2029.

The 2026 Tri-State Fair & Rodeo will kick off this weekend in Amarillo.

It starts Friday with a free celebration (11 a.m. at the Arch Gate) and features a Media Milk-Off plus the Sheriff’s Stockyard Showdown, with a new Fiesta de Charros tribute on Sunday.

Gas prices in Amarillo are nearing a record high as regular unleaded averages $3.86 a gallon, up 13 cents in the past week.

Experts advise drivers to maintain their vehicles and change driving habits as rising crude oil prices push costs up.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Randall County is launching its first Wheat Insect and Disease Scouting School to help local Panhandle producers learn to spot issues in wheat crops.

The school will offer practical training over the next 10 years to curb crop losses and reduce costs.

Amarillo Public Library expands its '1,000 Books Before Kindergarten' program to every branch today, letting parents sign up their kids to earn prizes every 100 books read.

Library staff track signups and reward progress online (Storytimes count too) to boost early literacy.

The Texas A&M Forest Service awarded $655,000 in grants to Panhandle volunteer fire departments (including Happy, Dalhart, Fritch, Lake Tanglewood, Stratford, Lipscomb, and Memphis) to purchase firefighting vehicles, rescue equipment, and training supplies.

The grants will support emergency response and volunteer recruitment in the region.

The full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear Spectrum WT's challenge to West Texas A&M University’s ban on campus drag shows at 9 a.m. Sept.

23 in New Orleans. The case, which began in 2023, now lists interim president (Neil Terry) and poses key free-speech issues.

Local runner Jeff Wyrick wakes up at 4:45 a.m. to log his runs—he captures a unique Amarillo view as the dark streets and starry skies reveal a quieter side of the city.