Good morning, Amarillo.

On Jan. 15, about 80 residents met at a NAACP town hall to ask local leaders for stronger steps against youth violence, unsupervised gatherings and neighborhood neglect.

Officials vowed to hold more forums and invest in community programs (planned to build trust and safety solutions) in the area.

Community members gathered at Palo Duro High School (Palo Duro Activity Center) to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with dance, music, and speeches.

Potter County Commissioner Warren Coble and organizers urged youth and families to keep his call for service and unity alive.

RaceTrac will build a new convenience store at 1805 Lakeside Dr. starting in June and expected to be finished by October—this project is estimated to cost $1.5 million and cover 8,702 sqft.

Locke Supply Co. will relocate to the former Market 33 building at South Tree Shopping Center in Amarillo as 85K-dollar renovations begin in January, with work finishing in June.

The employee-owned firm will move into the larger space in early 2026.

Tyson Foods will lay off 1,761 workers today at its Amarillo plant as it shifts to a single shift amid major losses plus four local political candidates plan to hold a news conference outside the plant at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Rocket Brews — known for its signature candy-topped daiquiris and build-your-own Micheladas — will close its doors Feb.

8 at 1506 E Amarillo Blvd, giving locals one last chance to visit before the business is offered for sale.

Drivers will face lane closures today on Western St from Amarillo Blvd to SL335 for crack seal work and along SL335 from I-40 to I-27.

Tomorrow, westbound I-40 will have a detour at Pullman Rd and lane restrictions from Hope Rd to Adkisson Rd.

Potter County Fire Rescue now staffs Fire Station 3 off North Soncy + Fire Station 5 on East Willow Creek 24 hours every day.

This change is expected to cut response times across the county.

During his Amarillo stop, Congressman Wesley Hunt defended his conservative record + emphasized his federal experience as a key difference from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton; he said he will return to the Panhandle next month for another campaign visit.

Amarillo families can save on dinner as Buns Over Texas offers kids eat free on Mondays + a buy-one-get-one burger deal on Wednesdays through February.

The specials aim to lower meal costs while keeping local dining fun.

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.