Good morning, Amarillo.

On Tuesday night, a storm knocked down a tree in the Wolflin area and Xcel Energy restored power to 1,300 customers within about an hour after inspecting substations and repairing damaged power lines + the company advises residents to report outages via its mobile app.

Residents in West Hills met to discuss a proposed groundwater lease from Amarillo Country Club; they criticized the club’s offer of $500 a month for 50 years—arguing it devalues local water rights.

Neighborhood officials will gather residents’ questions and send them to the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.

Amarillo Main Street — after revitalizing downtown — is now a national semifinalist for the National Great American Main Street Award, highlighting local efforts to renew its historic core.

Center City was named one of eight semifinalists for the Great American Main Street Award Tuesday, recognized for its downtown revitalization efforts following over $886 million in reinvestment since 2007 (three winners will be chosen at a May 3 ceremony in Detroit).

The Friends of the Pampa Library will host its annual book sale today through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lovett Memorial Library on 111 N.

Houston St. The sale features hardback, paperback, and large print books+donation opportunities to help the library.

On Sept. 26, the Hoodoo Mural Festival animated Arts in the Sunset’s outdoor space with dozens of artists painting murals on panels, walls, and even a bus; returning artist Charlize Murphy + newcomer Dope Doodles were featured as the Amarillo Tribune captured photos + live art.

Today, heavy rain flooded homes in Bushland, causing road closures and prompting flash flood warnings as crews work to clear water from the flat terrain.

Some residents face an uncertain cleanup timeline while neighbors step in to help.

Playa lakes around Amarillo are above 50% capacity after Tuesday’s storms, with one lake already at 100%.

The flooding forced McDonald Lake to overflow onto Coulter Road at 45th, prompting Amarillo Fire Department to advise drivers to avoid the area.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park staff assessed storm damage Wednesday after heavy rain caused flooding and mud along its trails and bridges (affecting Bridge 6 and Bridge 3) and urged visitors to follow posted signs.

Park officials will re-check conditions in the coming days.

The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornadoes touched down Tuesday night, one 4 miles southeast of Claude and another 6 miles north of Canyon, with no damage reported.

Survey crews noted both had EFU ratings as the areas had few structures (findings are preliminary).

Dickey's Barbecue Pit returns its Big Pink Cup for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.

Guests can buy a 32-oz collectible cup at all locations and on Oct. 28 uniformed first responders receive a free cup with any purchase as proceeds support cancer screenings.