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Caprock Chronicles explores Route 66’s past as it winds through local communities including Bushland, Wildorado, and Vega, showing how the Mother Road shaped Texas Panhandle towns.

The series (part eleven coming next month) continues to deepen local road history.

Parad-Ice, a family-run ice cream shop that began in the 1950s, is opening a second location at Westgate Mall food court next to China Max and will serve its Mexican ice cream and paletas for Christmas (planned opening date set for the holiday season).

The Amarillo Civic Center will host the 46th Annual Christmas Roundup Holiday Market, expecting thousands of shoppers to enjoy festive finds + holiday cheer during this community celebration.

Doppler Dave celebrates 40 years at News Channel 10 in Amarillo — a milestone that shows his passion for weather and community safety.

He continues to mentor young meteorologists while keeping viewers informed and prepared during severe weather.

Homeless Heroes is transforming the former Astro Motel into housing for homeless veterans as architects work with the city on zoning, permitting, and building plans.

Donations are funding designs for 14-17 one-bedroom apartments with 24-hour support services until construction begins.

Today hot air balloons launch at Palo Duro Canyon State Park with gates opening at 6 a.m. ($8 for adults, free for children) while Saturday brings a free launch at John Stiff Park featuring food trucks and games; Sunday's canyon launch supports a food drive for High Plains Food Bank.

Victory Church in Friona will distribute coats, gloves, and hats to kids on Oct.

28 at 6:30 p.m. and has supported local families for 15 years by serving Friona and nearby communities (Hereford, Lazbuddie, Muleshoe, and Farwell).

Amarillo College will host physical ability testing for the AC Fire Academy on Oct.

25 and Oct. 31 at the First Responders Academy + 3891 Plains Blvd. Advisers will help those applying ahead of spring classes beginning Jan. 18.