Good morning, Amarillo.

About 80 women from Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle gathered Tuesday at the Civic Center Complex for Styled for Success — a free conference offering job interview coaching, resume help, and communication tips to boost confidence for career changes.

The Tri-State Fair and Rodeo is underway with themed days offering free gate admission for students and teachers today, discount tickets for date night Thursday, and Military Appreciation on Saturday, ending with Family Fun Day Sunday - all to help families connect.

Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare joined over 20 organizations Tuesday to form the Texas Animal Welfare Alliance (THLN) that aims to improve animal welfare priorities.

The group will meet regularly to share resources, coordinate advocacy, and target better outcomes statewide.

Former Amarillo Mayor Paul Harpole and veteran Ron 'Crash' Clark were honored in Oklahoma City on Tuesday by the Vietnam Dustoff Association during an interim ceremony for the Congressional Gold Medal, which recognizes the heroic work of air ambulance crews from the Vietnam War.

During pool construction in Stinnett in 2002, workers uncovered bison bones (5000 year old) which experts carefully excavated and built an observation deck to let locals watch the work while replicas were later made and the original may be in a museum in Kenya.

Mayor Cole Stanley read local author Amanda Schaumburg’s 36-page picture book (Zoo Truck Mix Up) to a crowd at the newly remodeled Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary outdoor amphitheater on Saturday, Sept.

19. The event showcased community support for the zoo’s nonprofit transformation.

The WTAMU Symphony Orchestra will open its 2026-2027 season with a free concert celebrating America’s 250th anniversary tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the Mary Moody Northern Recital Hall (featuring a new work honoring the U.S. Army and two classic American pieces).

WTAMU announced a 30,000 sqft storm shelter that will serve as a tornado-safe space for students, staff, and community, with construction set for 2027 east of the Virgil Henson Activities Center.

The project secured a $13.99M FEMA grant (under the capital plan).

Students from the Panhandle are learning skills beyond the shop floor at the Tri-State Fair in Amarillo.

Vega High School ag teacher Jay Newton said the event shows abilities in ag mechanics, public speaking, and livestock handling, and senior Elijah Crawford is competing for a $1,000 scholarship.

TTUHSC’s School of Nursing undergraduate program ranked No. 135 in the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, placing it in the top 20.1% nationally and second among Texas health science centers — a sign of its strong commitment to quality nursing education.

Hilary Samayoa, a four time state champion and former student at Caprock High, is named the school’s first female head wrestling coach.

Encouraged by her daughter (who said she can do hard things), she will lead boys and girls teams as she builds on the school’s strong wrestling legacy.