Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo residents use Facebook groups to get local news and community updates—15 groups are recommended to keep up with conversations and events.

The groups sometimes attract trolls, so members are advised to stay cautious.

Amarillo’s High Plains Food Bank is urging community members to join Hunger Action Month—families face rising food prices and skipped meals as needs grow.

The bank has raised nearly $210,000 of a $250,000 goal—cash donations are preferred to stretch every dollar.

Amarillo’s Georgia Street Chick-fil-A will reopen on October 8 with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m.—the restaurant, closed since July for a remodel, is hiring team members.

Amarillo’s oldest cemetery, Llano Cemetery, will host a free tour on Saturday, October 18 from 2 to 5 pm to show its 137-year history—including the burial site of Lillian Morrow and other notable locals—while giving families a chance to explore the 164-acre historic site.

Texas Parks and Wildlife has expanded digital license and tagging options so hunters and anglers can now carry permits on their phones using the Texas Hunt and Fish app.

The new season includes a shortened teal hunt, increased pintail limits and a new turkey season in Lubbock County—along with extended archery days for mule deer.

Zach Williams with We The Kingdom Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Ticket info available — Experience an uplifting evening of music with Zach Williams and We The Kingdom.

OpenShift Fundamentals Training

Mon, Oct 6 – Wed, Oct 8 — Amarillo College — Cost information not provided — Enhance your software development skills with this Linux-focused training class.

Amarillo International Film Festival

6-9 p.m. — Arts in the Sunset — Check website for ticket info — Celebrate global cinema with independent films, director panels, and industry insights.

Cottonwood Faire

10 AM – 6 PM — Thompson Memorial Park — Enjoy a variety of entertainment and food — Experience medieval combat, interact with characters, and relish festival fare at Amarillo's Renaissance faire.

Neon Slugfest - Calling All Slug Bugs Car Show

Get ready to glow at NEON SLUGFEST: Our 12th Annual Car Show happening Saturday, October 18th at Street Volkswagen! Live music, food trucks, prizes, face painting & more. It's free to register at streetvw.com

Autocross Event #5

8:30 a.m. — Westgate Mall — $35 SCCA Members, $45 Non-members — Experience the thrill of racing while helping set up the course at this exciting autocross event.

Motown: Back in the Day, Here to Stay

7-10:30 p.m. — The Bliss Venue — Tickets available — Experience a soul-stirring celebration of Motown music with electrifying performances from premier R&B groups.

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training Class

Mon-Fri, Oct 27-31 — Amarillo College — $2400 — Enhance your VMware skills with this hands-on training course.