From public safety updates to community celebrations and upcoming events, here's a quick look at what's happening across Amarillo and Canyon.
Police Investigate Monday Night Shooting
The Amarillo Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night in the 1200 block of Jasmine Street. Officers responded around 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a gunshot victim, who was transported to a local hospital with injuries of an unknown severity. Investigators remained at the scene Monday night, and officers indicated the shooting may have been gang-related. The investigation is ongoing.
City to Hold Public Works Job Fair
The City of Amarillo will host a Public Works Job Fair on Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to noon in Room 1500 at Amarillo City Hall. Applicants can apply, interview, and potentially receive a job offer the same day, pending a required drug test. Open positions are available in the Street, Drainage Utility, Solid Waste, and Fleet divisions, with hourly wages ranging from $14 to $22.50. More information and current openings are available at career.amarillo.gov.
July 4 Event Brings Temporary Park Closures
The City of Amarillo is adjusting hours and access at John Stiff Memorial Park and nearby facilities for the annual Red, White, & Boom! Independence Day celebration. Temporary closures and traffic restrictions will begin Friday afternoon and continue through Saturday night, affecting park areas, roads, parking, the Warford Activity Center, the Southwest Branch Library parking lot, and the Amarillo National Tennis Center. The free fireworks and drone show begins at 5 p.m. on July 4, with additional activities scheduled throughout the evening. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead for traffic and parking changes.
Canyon Welcomes Hanes Family Home
The Canyon community gathered this week to celebrate the return of the Hanes family after 10-year-old Ellie Hanes spent five months recovering from a spinal cord injury suffered in a January skiing accident. Friends, neighbors, and supporters lined Fourth Avenue with signs, confetti, and pink decorations to welcome the family home. During the family's time in rehabilitation facilities across several states, volunteers remodeled their home to make it wheelchair accessible. The celebration marked both Ellie's return and the community's continued support for her recovery.
