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🌱 Meet the Amarillo mentors honored as 2026 Black Man and Woman

Amarillo, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Amarillo! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Amarillo mentors honored as 2026 Black Man and Woman
  • How Amarillo’s beloved lioness Sheba pulled through risky surgery
  • How could Trump’s beef import plan hit Panhandle cattle producers?

Also on today's calendar: Endless Summer and Lost Shaker DOUBLE TRIBUTE to Beach Boys/Jimmy Buffett LIVE.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Black Man and Woman of the year announced (newschannel10.com) — Two community leaders with deep ties to Amarillo have been named the 2026 Black Man and Woman of the Year: Curtis Johnson, founder of 101 Elite Men, and Tasha Sims, Kids Inc. operations director and GOTCHA Girls founder. Both are honored for mentoring local youth, building partnerships in Amarillo, and grounding their work in faith, family, and service to the Panhandle community.
   

• Lioness Sheba recovering from surgery at Amarillo Zoo and Sanctuary (amarillo.com) — Fans of the Amarillo Zoo’s elderly lioness Sheba can breathe easier after vets successfully removed a low‑grade tumor from her tail and reported clean margins. At nearly 21, Sheba is also being treated for skin infections and monitored for kidney disease, but her bloodwork looks stable, and staff say her toughness and long life reflect years of attentive care in Amarillo.
   

• TCFA speaks on President Trump's plan to import beef (myhighplains.com) — Amarillo viewers are hearing sharp concerns from Texas Cattle Feeders about President Trump’s plan to temporarily allow cheaper imported ground beef, which they fear could unsettle already strained cattle markets. Local and regional associations say the impact on prices and herd rebuilding is uncertain and are urging the administration to reconsider the move.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Coqueto was LOST on August 23, 2026 in Amarillo, TX 79107 near 24th and grand Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Northwest Amarillo)
  • FOUND DOG ON 26th ave
    Found this sweet girl wandering our neighborhood near 26th ave, just off of highway 27. Has a collar but no tags. Took her to the vet but no… (Nextdoor Buchanan/Lincoln St)
  • ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for School Custodial Cleaner in Amarillo. Apply here.
  • Travel America / Petro - TA Operating, LLC posted a job opening for Store Cashier I - PT in Amarillo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amarillo here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Apprentice (1st - 4th Year) or Journey Line Worker - Dumas, TX (xcelenergy.com)

Ok Amarillo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Amarillo

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