Good morning, Amarillo.

The Amarillo Public Library is hosting SOCKTOBER sock drive with the City of Amarillo’s Coming Home Program and United Way Leadership Council to collect new, adult socks for local homeless shelters and neighbors (donations are accepted at five locations until Oct.

31).

Amarillo Animal Management & Welfare is offering free microchipping for pets throughout October at 3501 S.

Osage St. You can visit Tuesday through Saturday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) with no appointment needed.

Jazztober's 14th series returns downtown at Historic Bivins Mansion starting Tuesday with weekly free concerts from 6 to about 7:30 p.m. in October featuring Sean Vokes & Friends, The Martinis, Austin Brazille, and Big G & The Tradewinds; guests may bring chairs, blankets, dinner, and drinks.

Route 66 enthusiasts from around the world join a caravan organized by the Old Route 66 Association of Texas lasting three days and two nights, spending Friday night in Amarillo and finishing today in Glenrio with a Hall of Fame induction banquet in Oldham County (130 participants and 70 vehicles).

Gas prices eased slightly across Texas this week as reports show a 2-cent average drop while Amarillo saw a 5-cent increase, and AAA Texas warns that relief may not last amid uncertain global oil trends & potential market shifts.

Gas prices across Texas eased slightly this week to an average of $3.94 per gallon, according to AAA Texas, though Amarillo saw a 5-cent rise to $4.04; experts caution that relief may not last if market concerns return.

Storybridge is hosting Storybridge Live today at Hodgetown Stadium (715 S Buchanan St) from 10 a.m. to noon to celebrate children’s literacy.

Families can enjoy live theatre, face painting and balloon art, meet 15 book characters and get a free book from the New Book Store.

Potter County Sheriff’s Office warned residents to avoid flooded areas near the Canadian River after extended rainfall raised water levels, and Rosita Flats at Lake Meredith is closed until conditions improve.

The forecast shows the river reading 3.9 feet late Friday and rising to about 4.7 feet today.

Today, Amarillo received a Section 5310 grant from the FTA to improve bus stops and transit for seniors and people with disabilities over the next three years.

Transit Planner Jim Hillwig said staff will invest over $700,000 to add accessibility features and subsidize rides — boosting local mobility.

Amarillo Habitat for Humanity now accepts applications for its 2026 homeownership programs and will host info meetings on Monday at 11 a.m. and Wednesday at 4 p.m. at 2700 S.

Wilson St. Prospective homeowners can learn about eligibility and the application process at these sessions.