Good morning, Amarillo.

Cabins for the Street Center Family Village have been delivered at Transformation Park, moving the project closer to opening a secure transitional space for 12 unhoused families with children later this fall, where they will receive ongoing support + individualized case management.

Organizers in Amarillo are collecting water donations for Panhandle residents affected by supply issues.

They delivered water to Childress recently and plan another drop for Quanah on Sept. 22; donations may be dropped off at 520 S.W. 10th + 2916 Wolflin Ave.

Amarillo’s Santa Fe Depot at 401 Grant St. is being considered for a community hub as historical groups and City officials plan revitalization now that City Hall is finished.

Leaders held a survey meeting on Aug. 19 to share ideas for preserving the depot’s railroad heritage & boosting downtown connections.

Tri-State Fair returns today in Amarillo with rides, games, live music, and new food options including the pickle dog (a bacon-wrapped hot dog inside a pickle).

The event also offers a $25,000 scholarship and ten days of fun activities for families.

Fermi America reported that Project Matador’s first power-generation equipment arrived at its Amarillo site Friday + the three Siemens Energy turbines, imported from Germany via the Port of Houston, will support the upcoming phase of power buildout for the planned nation’s largest combined-cycle natural gas project.

Amarillo gas prices have risen to $3.96 per gallon today, up 15 cents from last week, as high crude oil costs and global tensions push up fuel expenses + AAA Texas noted similar jumps statewide.

The Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle will host a free Medicare seminar on Tuesday 9-11 a.m. and Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 415 S.W.

8th Ave for individuals new to Medicare or turning 65 (registration is required and a virtual option is available).

Governor Abbott recognized two Texas Panhandle schools, Mary Allen Elementary (Stratford ISD) and Wellington Elementary (Wellington ISD), as 2026 Lone Star Ribbon Schools to honor their academic excellence.

Credit union customers in the Texas Panhandle experienced service interruptions until Santa Fe Federal restored its mobile and online banking services at 4:30 p.m. today.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding will be restored to Texas hospitals Thursday, ending a year-long standoff that risked $27 million a day, and the funds will support emergency rooms, rural clinics, nursing facilities, and behavioral health providers statewide.

Gov. Greg Abbott visited Oliver Saddle Shop in Amarillo on Saturday to share his re-election Affordability Agenda, which includes property-tax relief, lower insurance copays, and measures to reduce college costs (aimed at easing living expenses).

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is hosting a TSA PreCheck enrollment event next week, Sept.

22-25, where travelers may apply or renew their membership between 9 a.m. and noon and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. for a $76.75 fee.