Good morning, Amarillo.

The Sweet Screams cheesecake event will benefit Amarillo SPCA's no-kill shelter on Thursday, Oct.

1 at Reed Beverage from 6 to 9 p.m.—tickets cost $20 and local bakers will offer cheesecake tastings to support the cause.

The Amarillo-Potter-Randall Domestic Violence Coalition will hold its annual Awareness Walk tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas on 203 SW 8th Ave — the free event will be followed by fellowship with food at the Potter County Courthouse Lawn, provided by the Randall County Auxiliary.

Center City of Amarillo is one of eight semifinalists for the 2027 Great American Main Street Award, recognizing its efforts to revitalize historic downtown.

The Texas Main Street Program supports preservation as local stakeholders plan improvements (a point of downtown pride).

Following a Fed rate hike two weeks ago that raised mortgage rates to 3.75%+4.00%, Amarillo lenders reported that borrowing costs have reached their highest level since January while buyers can still secure help from assistance programs and seller concessions.

Middle-income borrowers may need to adjust budgets as the market shifts.

Tascosa High School students returned to class after an evacuation as Amarillo police and ISD officials confirmed the tip was not credible plus an explosive detection dog cleared the campus.

The Don Harrington Discovery Center celebrates 50 years serving Amarillo by offering free and low-cost hands-on science exhibits for all ages at 1200 Streit Dr.

A tornado was spotted southwest of Amarillo Tuesday night near FM 2219 and Rockwell Road, with local videos capturing the event (no damage has been reported).

Flooding from recent heavy rains has forced officials to close key routes, including FM 1057 in Castro County & County Road 5 in Parmer County, while drivers are urged to use alternate routes until water levels recede.

Amarillo Country Club is asking homeowners to lease their groundwater rights for 50-year terms and offers $500 per property; neighbors worry it may limit future permits for upgrades.

The club says its wells are adequate and will work with the city on an alternative water supply if needed.