This weekend offers plenty to do around Amarillo, from family-friendly fun and rodeo action to collectibles and local government news. Here's a look at a few events and updates making headlines.
Family Fun Day Rides into the Quarter Horse Museum
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum is inviting families to a free day of fun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 2601 E. Interstate Drive. Visitors can make horse-themed crafts, meet mascot Two Bits, see a real American Quarter Horse, and enjoy other hands-on activities. The event will also celebrate America's 250th birthday with a ribbon-cutting for the new Wagonhound Paddock, remarks from community leaders, and a live horse-and-rider demonstration. For more information, call 806-376-5181.
Koben Puckett PBR Returns Saturday
The 12th annual Koben Puckett PBR returns to the Amarillo National Center on Saturday, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and the first bull riding action starting around 7:30 p.m. The event honors Canyon native and former professional bull rider Koben Puckett while raising money for the Press On Foundation, which helps people recovering from spinal cord injuries. Last year's event welcomed more than 2,600 fans and raised $31,000 for the nonprofit. Advance tickets are $25 to $55, with half-price admission for children 12 and younger. More information is available at Koben Puckett PBR.
Collectors Expo Brings Pop Culture to Amarillo
Whether you're hunting for a rare trading card, vintage toy or the next addition to your comic collection, the West Texas Collectors Expo has something for every fan. The event takes over the Amarillo Civic Center this weekend with vendors, artists, gaming, sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and plenty more. Doors open at 10 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday, with daily and VIP weekend passes available. Learn more at West Texas Collectors Expo.
Council Workshop to Focus on Amarillo's Future
The Amarillo City Council will hold a special strategic planning workshop at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 16, in the City Hall Council Chambers. Council members and city leaders will spend the morning discussing long-term priorities, including public safety, streets, water, parks, economic development and other issues that will shape Amarillo's future. The meeting is for planning purposes only, so no formal action or votes are expected.
Fairly Applauds Child Online Safety Law
Amarillo State Rep. Caroline Fairly is celebrating a major milestone for the App Store Accountability Act after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the law to move forward while legal challenges continue. The new law requires app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental approval before minors can download or purchase apps. Fairly carried the bill in the Texas House, while Sen. Angela Paxton sponsored it in the Senate before Gov. Greg Abbott signed it into law. The case will next be heard by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in August.
