Good morning, Amarillo.

On Friday, September 19, 2025, pirates will gather at Long John Silver’s in Amarillo for Talk Like a Pirate Day to get free fish or chicken if they talk like a pirate — a free 2-piece basket is offered to those who dress the part.

High Plains Food Bank and Dutch Bros will join for a one-day Buck for Kids fundraiser on September 19—Dutch Bros will donate $1 from every drink sold to support the Kids Cafe program that provides free nutritious meals to children in need.

Amarillo library cards give access to ebooks, comics, and local attractions such as the zoo and Don Harrington Discovery Center—residents can sign up for free during National Library Card Sign-Up Month.

Tickets are on sale for a Pretty in Pink Tea Party—Luncheon that will honor Leticia Goodrich, the retired founder of Panhandle Breast Health who secured the first grant for free mammograms.

The event will take place on Oct. 2 at Amarillo Area Foundation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with tickets priced at $50.

On September 2nd, stray dogs broke into Caprock High School’s agricultural farm and killed several show animals & left FFA students mourning their loss.

Small Sliders is a new burger spot coming soon to Amarillo that will serve cheeseburger sliders on toasted butter buns with pickle and a signature Smauce.

The restaurant will use Smorange shipping containers—giving it a unique slide-thru service—while offering combos with waffle fries and milkshakes.

After The Potato Factory closed, locals in Amarillo can now visit Potato My Way—a well-liked food truck—and Cream Over Waffle, which has opened a new location on Soncy to serve a variety of potato dishes.

Lauren Fritzler, the Tri-State Fair and Rodeo marketing manager, appeared on KGNC’s NewsDay Amarillo Wednesday morning—she discussed the fair's remaining events that will run through Saturday.

On Sept. 16, around 25 students attended a veterinarian training course at the Potter County Extension Office at the fairgrounds where David Sessum from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension led them in tests and hands-on skills, communication, and math to prepare for Tri-State Fair contests—helping them plan future careers in veterinary medicine.

Amarillo's Goodwill Career Center partnered with Google to offer free AI training that teaches basic and ethical skills—over 120 individuals completed the self-paced program since February and training will run until next February.

Palo Duro High School in Amarillo is asking donors to drop off gently used or new clothing and hygiene products to help students in need for the school year.

Donors can bring items such as socks, underwear, and personal care products to the school—supporting students with limited resources.

Governor Abbott signed three bills on August 26th to block foreign groups from buying Texas land and to protect citizens from harassment—these laws also ban state agreements with countries like China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia.

More than 100 runners on 25 teams will carry the U.S. flag along the CCC Trail in Palo Duro Canyon Saturday, Sept.

20, starting at 10 a.m. at the Texas Amphitheater parking lot to honor veterans—this annual run supports Marine heritage and benefits BOOM Adventures.

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.

Amarillo International Film Festival

6-9 p.m. — Arts in the Sunset — Check website for ticket info — Celebrate global cinema with independent films, director panels, and industry insights.

Cottonwood Faire

10 AM – 6 PM — Thompson Memorial Park — Enjoy a variety of entertainment and food — Experience medieval combat, interact with characters, and relish festival fare at Amarillo's Renaissance faire.

Neon Slugfest - Calling All Slug Bugs Car Show

Get ready to glow at NEON SLUGFEST: Our 12th Annual Car Show happening Saturday, October 18th at Street Volkswagen! Live music, food trucks, prizes, face painting & more. It's free to register at streetvw.com