Good morning, Amarillo.

Special Olympics Texas will host the Polar Plunge at the Amarillo Town Club on Jan.

31 at 9 a.m. to raise funds for athlete training and inclusion programs; locals can plunge, watch, or donate to support the cause.

Girl Scouts will offer a full range of cookies across Amarillo until March 1—including the new Exploremores inspired by Rocky Road ice cream—to help fund local community programs.

Look for scouts outside stores like Market Street, Walmart, and United Supermarkets.

The Amarillo NAACP hosted a town hall at St. John's Baptist Church to address gun violence affecting children (with nearly 100 community members attending) in North Heights.

Community leaders discussed boosting school programs and mentoring to protect local youth.

Kicker Monster Trucks Live will roar at the Amarillo National Center on Jan.

30, offering monster truck stunts and motocross for families while free tickets can be won by entering a digital drawing from Monday, Jan. 19 until Sunday, Jan. 25.

For Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza, the Laura W.

Bush Institute for Women’s Health will host its annual Day of the Woman event featuring a fireside chat with Amarillo native bestselling author Amy Griffin moderated by former first daughter Barbara Bush Coyne and dinner included.

Vine Church of Amarillo will launch its services on Jan.

25 at 10 a.m. at West Plains High School under a 12-month agreement with Canyon Independent School District (auditorium and gym to host Sunday and children’s worship). Lead pastor Keith Null said the church also plans to support local teachers.

Fostering Independence, a local nonprofit, assists young adults who age out of foster care gain stability in Amarillo by pairing them with mentors and offering help with housing, employment, and budgeting — currently serving 17 participants.

The organization seeks additional mentors and donations to expand support.

Rumors persist that Bass Pro Shops may choose Amarillo’s former Camping World site on I-40, yet company plans are on hold as employees in Lubbock and a local real estate agent confirmed no current pursuit after a mid-2025 deal fell through (updates to the building are underway).

Xcel Energy’s proposed Potter-Crossroads-Phantom 765-kV project will run a new seven-mile section of extra-high-voltage power lines through historic Frying Pan Ranch in Bushland, raising local concerns about grazing + organic practices.

Xcel plans to begin land negotiations in Q3 2026.

Students returning to Amarillo College next week will see campus updates including a new glowing sign at the College Union Building (a nod to the Paramount sign) and refreshed areas like the blue walkway over 24th and a modern fitness hub, marking a vibrant start to the semester.

Amarillo organizations are partnering to offer a free eight-week computer skills course for women starting on Friday, Jan.

23 at the Center for Advancement located at 2308 S.W. 7th Ave. Classes run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and women who finish the course can apply for a refurbished laptop.

Amarillo will adjust services on Martin Luther King Jr. Day—Monday, Jan.

19—as schools, banks, city offices, libraries, and post offices close, while transit and golf complexes remain open and trash pickup shifts to the next day.

Fellowship of the Ring Film Screening

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cinemark Amarillo Hollywood 16 and XD — Ticket prices vary — Gather with fellow fans for a pre-screening meetup and coffee before enjoying Fellowship of the Ring.

Frozen Feet Challenge 2026

8:30 AM – 2:30 PM — Get Fit — Registration required — Embrace the winter chill with an outdoor fitness challenge designed for spirited participants.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

6:30-7:45 p.m. — Amarillo Little Theatre — $27.60 — Experience a magical evening of music by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons under candlelight.

Monday Game Group at United Supermarket

7-11 p.m. — United Supermarkets — Free entry — Engage with local board gaming enthusiasts in a friendly atmosphere and learn new games together.