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Want to see what firefighters really do? The Amarillo Fire Department’s Citizen’s Academy is open for applications—sign up by Sept. 14 if you’re 18+. Meanwhile, the City Marshal’s Office is handing out door hangers for code violations (fix ‘em in a week), and Jerry Rotenberry, Jr., 53, was indicted on prostitution charges—part of a June crackdown. For book lovers, the Friends of the Amarillo Public Library Book Sale kicks off tonight: grab bags of books for $7.50 or three for $20, all weekend downtown. Looking ahead: Warford Activity Center’s Family Fun Nights start Fridays until Dec. 18, 2026, for just $3; Andrea’s Project hosts its annual golf tournament this Saturday at Ross Rogers Golf Complex. Nature fans: “A Day with the Butterflies” at Amarillo Botanical Gardens includes their new butterfly exhibit—tickets online—and West Texas A&M’s Ag Day raises funds for agriculture with a prime rib lunch and reception this Saturday. 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/c9293903483f725d