Happy weekend, Amarillo! In today’s happening-today edition: Greg Kerr’s farewell, a new creative space, and Harry Potter night with fireworks + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A familiar voice signs off: NewsChannel 10 primetime anchor Greg Kerr announced retirement Thursday after 43 years in TV, with his family moving, though he hopes to stay connected with viewers and station -- see Greg Kerr's farewell.
Summer refuge spots: After 100 degrees hit Wednesday, all five Amarillo Public Library locations are open daily, offering cool spaces and free events, except holidays like Juneteenth and July 3 and 4 -- find the nearest cool spot.
A new creative space: Leslie and Nick Patterson will open Ragtown Arts on Route 66 in Amarillo with a grand opening June 26, 5 to 9 p.m., music, and 10% to Anne Crouch Foundation -- get all the details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weekend basecamp upgrade: Skip the scramble and make Big Texan RV Ranch your easy base for a mini escape, with full-hookup pull-throughs, a heated indoor pool and sauna, three dog parks, and a limo shuttle to Big Texan Steak Ranch. Close to everything, comfy enough to forget you’re still in town.
Craving a bayou fix: Skip the kitchen and let Lazy Gator handle dinner with Cajun comfort that actually hits: think alligator gumbo, chargrilled oysters, po’boys, and fried gator with proper crunch. It’s the local move when you want big flavor without a road trip, plus plenty of options for the whole crew.
Swing without the wind: West Texas Golf Lounge keeps your game sharp with TrackMan simulators, a full-service bar, and a private bay when you want to turn league night into friend therapy. Grab a bay, chase a personal best, or just sip a transfusion while you pretend the Panhandle is Pebble.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⚾ A League of Their Own @ CrossFit 806 | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Panhandle pride alert, the only all-women showcase is back for its fourth year, and it’s the good kind of loud. Women from every corner showing up, cheering loud, building each other up. Consider it quality time that actually leaves you energized, not exhausted.
🍑 Georgia Peaches & Dark Cherries Truckload Sale @ Tractor Supply Co. | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Ready to chase summer in the Tractor Supply parking lot on Canyon Dr? A truck rolls in with Georgia peaches, dark Bing cherries, honey, and pecans, then rolls back out. It is a blink and you miss it half hour, cash or card, no checks.
🛍 Boutique Garage Sale @ Made with Love Boutique Carter Co. | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Whether your closet needs a reboot or you just love a good treasure hunt, this boutique garage sale delivers. Expect women's clothing and accessories, a Final Sale score zone, and fresh new arrivals, all curated like your favorite shop, priced like your neighbor's driveway.
⛳ Northside Toy Drive 4 Man Scramble @ Ross Rogers Golf Course | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Nothing says Father’s Day like a four-person scramble at Ross Rogers where your best shot is your partner’s, and it all benefits local kids. Entry is $500 per team covering greens, cart, and lunch, sponsorships suit the overachievers, and bragging rights follow.
💍 Groom & Grub @ Locker Room Haircuts | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Father’s Day weekend calls for burgers, games, and letting Dad pretend he planned it. Hit Groom & Grub for food trucks, local vendors, face painting, caricatures, free games and giveaways, and kid chaos that counts as bonding, all at 3350 Olsen, with easygoing, neighborhood vibes.
🎆 Harry Potter Night & Hat Giveaway with Fireworks @ Hodgetown | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – HODGETOWN becomes HODGEWARTS for a night with the Sod Poodles, fireworks from Cacique Foods, and house pride without the homework. The first 1,200 get a Mystery House Hat, so dust off your robes, enjoy the magic, and let the muggles fret about Monday.
🐴 2026 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships @ Tri-State Exposition | Sunday (6/21) – Whether you can tell a sliding stop from a sidestep, the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships brings top cowhorse swagger to the Tri-State Exposition. Cheer the handy horses, then find Shorty’s Hattery mobile store, tip your brim, and upgrade your lid. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Amarillo report Weather forecastToday — High: 94°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 11%
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 104°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 0%
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