Good morning, Amarillo.

Pantex awarded $80,000 in grants to local nonprofits on Monday to support community services in the Texas Panhandle.

The funds will help groups expand services and upgrade facilities to better assist children and families in need.

Tri-State Fair’s Taste of Tri-State is underway at the fairgrounds with vendors offering a Savor Special discount on unique foods, including a longtime vendor known for both classic and new treats.

A food eating contest took place Monday (6:30 p.m. on Stage 1923) as part of the fair’s ten-day event.

Hall's Heating, Air and Plumbing is inviting nominations for a deserving veteran to win a free HVAC system — nominations run from Sept.

21 to Oct. 9 and public voting opens on Oct. 14. The winner will be announced on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm hosts its annual fall festival from Sept.

26 to Nov. 1. The event features a new Birdie Bunkhouse for feeding parakeets & a giant maze celebrating America's 250th anniversary, along with rides, food trucks, mini pumpkin giveaways, and veteran admission specials.

On Monday, Sept.21, Pantex awarded $80,000 in community investment grants to eight nonprofits in the Panhandle through its Community Investment Fund (a partnership with the Amarillo Area Foundation).

Each nonprofit received $10,000 to support local services for women, children, and veterans.

City crews contained a 200,000-gallon wastewater spill (caused by a pump malfunction) at Lift Station 40 on Cliffside Road west of Western Street on Sunday; the spill was contained by 3:15 p.m., the land was disinfected, and officials notified the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Jersey Mike’s will open a second location at 3562 S.

Soncy Rd., Suite 161, next to Torchy’s Tacos as remodeling of the 1,505 sqft building begins in October with completion expected early 2027. The chain has served Amarillo since 2014.

Students competed in a food challenge at the Tri-State Fair today, cooking dishes with limited ingredients for a chance at a $1,000 scholarship divided among team members.

The contest honed practical cooking and interview skills (contest organizers noted).

Subtropical moisture is set to bring rounds of thunderstorms and flash flood risks to parts of the Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico today through Thursday.

Local residents are advised to watch updates as heavy rain may quickly flood roads.

Amarillo Police Lt. Wade Pennington graduated from the FBI National Academy (a 10‑week leadership course for law enforcement) on Monday, Sept.

21, highlighting his commitment to community service in Amarillo.

TxDOT is closing lanes for patching in Amarillo this week.

Today, the left and center lanes of westbound I-40 at Nelson are closed and additional closures on Loop 335, westbound I-40, I-27, and the frontage road at Paramount will follow by Thursday; work ends Friday and drivers should slow down.

Dr. Christine Garner was named the first Public Health Champion by the Texas Association of City and County Health Officials to honor her work on the VIBRANT MOMS project, which boosts maternal health through community partnerships+education in Amarillo.

Former Sod Poodles third baseman Manuel Pena was named a Texas League All-Star after playing 61 games with Amarillo and leading key hitting categories before his promotion to Triple-A (June 16).

Pena posted notable stats, including 26 home runs and a .311 average.