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Make your final weekend before school count, Amarillo! Check out the Helium Heights Back-to-School Bash, the Elks Lodge Burger Bash, Pink Floyd laser shows, and more local family fun.

The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight, giving Amarillo residents a chance to see one of the year's most spectacular celestial events.

A vacant Amarillo storefront near Plains and Western is finally getting new life. Find out what's moving in and when it opens

A police K-9 led officers to a suspicious bag at Amarillo's Greyhound station, resulting in two arrests and a massive drug seizure.

Elks Lodge 923 hosts Amarillo's first Burger Bash Cookoff Aug. 15, with burgers, desserts and swimming benefiting local charities

The Canadian River Music Festival returns October 17, 2026, in Canadian, Texas, with the 2026 lineup reveal now underway.

Summer heat is not letting up in Amarillo! With triple-digit temperatures holding steady early in the week and a peak near 102°F on Wednesday, find out when a chance of rain might finally cool us down.

Battling triple-digit heat in Amarillo? Keep your kitchen cool by ditching the oven and firing up your air fryer! From hot dogs and coconut shrimp to steaks and ribs, here are easy no-heat summer dinner ideas

Need a break from back-to-school chaos? Amarillo Parks & Rec is hosting a Women’s Camping Experience at Southeast Park on August 22-23. Enjoy s'mores, yoga, and crafts for just $40. No gear needed!

AAA Texas says gas prices fell a penny statewide, though GasBuddy warns oil market volatility could push prices back up.

Grocery store parking lots are roasting again. Here are 7 signs Hatch Green Chile Season has officially hit Texas

The Texas Tornado remains closed after a mechanical malfunction left riders stuck on the Wonderland coaster. Here's what we know about its future.

Singles Night is back at Hodgetown! After a massive sell-out success, Bar 352 is hosting Round Two on Thursday, August 13. Enjoy $6 tickets, $2 drink specials, games, and color-coded wristbands.

I-27 traffic shifts to new pavement Wednesday between McCormick Road and South Loop 335. Here's what Amarillo-Canyon commuters need to know.

Dread the back-to-school cooking rush? Malcolm’s Ice Cream & Food Temptations in Amarillo is offering half-price kids' meals with any adult purchase through August 31, complete with a drink and a free ice cream scoop!

Escape the everyday stress with Borger’s Moonlight Meditation Sound Bath featuring floating, crystal bowls, chimes, and relaxation under the stars.

Dasher Diary is back! Follow along on a frantic weekend morning shift where a simple coffee order turns complicated due to missing restaurant items and sealed delivery bags.

Ever stayed until close at Wonderland Park? Discover the magic of neon lights, funnel cakes, and late-night thrills as an Amarillo family breaks bedtime rules to see the park fully illuminated!

Pak-A-Sak, a Texas Panhandle staple since 1978, has entered into an agreement to sell to Casey's General Store

After two successful years, the owners of S.E.A. Market Oriental Food at 34th and Georgia have put their business up for sale to pursue a new opportunity involving their popular floral items.

Mazda of Amarillo is giving away 1,000 free backpacks and offering free haircuts to help families prepare for the new school year.

August is Clear the Shelter Month in Amarillo! Amarillo Animal Management & Welfare is offering 50% off adult pet adoptions all month long, with a goal of finding homes for 300 pets. Stop by S. Osage St. today!

Get ready for an Alien Invasion at StarBase Kid Space in Amarillo! On Monday, August 10, from 4–7 PM, enjoy a glowing Starlight Session featuring a cosmic scavenger hunt, galactic games, and alien costumes.

Need a break from Tax-Free Weekend shopping? Check out our ultimate Amarillo weekend guide featuring Lavender Fest, free museum fun, a PJ karaoke brunch, and celebrity sightings on Monday!