Amarillo Celebrates Local Heroes | Amarillo News

Amarillo’s second annual Labor Day Trail Ride at Bones Hooks Park was pure community energy—horses, ATVs, step dancers, and a mechanical bull all rolled into one wild, deliciously fun night. Hosted by Devlon Jones and the Jones Family, the event featured food trucks, live music, and a heartfelt tribute to Curtis Johnson and Tasha Sims, honored as Amarillo’s Black Man and Woman of the Year. Both shared powerful stories of community impact: Tasha, founder of GOTCHA Girls, celebrated her legacy of mentoring young women; Curtis, who moved to Amarillo in 2016, thanked the city for its embrace and pledged to keep giving back. The evening capped off with a wine toast honoring their contributions—a night of celebration, connection, and recognition for local heroes making real change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59396e45bc92acec