Good morning, Amarillo.

Faith City Mission hosted a 24-hour livestream that invited people to discuss homelessness, hope & human connection.

Nearly 100 ministries joined the event as local leaders and volunteers shared their stories as part of a nationwide movement.

Amarillo Civic Center and Center City are inviting vendors for an outdoor holiday market from Dec.

4-6 at the Pavilion at the Historic Santa Fe Depot. Visitor tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 2, and Amarillo Parks & Recreation will host kids' activities all weekend.

Xcel Energy launched Our Energy Pledge, a new website that explains how costs for new large loads will be managed as data centers and regional energy demands grow.

The initiative aims to prepare customers for upcoming infrastructure changes.

Amarillo Little Theatre will present Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors from Oct.

15 to 25 at its Adventure Space, offering a campy twist on Bram Stoker's classic with modern humor, and will host a blood drive on Oct. 13 (4 to 7 p.m.) at the Allen Shankles Mainstage Terk Lobby.

Today gas prices in Amarillo fell to $3.97 per gallon from last week's $4.04 as easing refinery risks + a planned 40-million barrel reserve release help lower prices across Texas.

Today, gas prices drop across Texas as Hurricane Isaias moves away from refineries.

In Amarillo, regular unleaded is $3.97 instead of $4.04 last week (per AAA Texas) amid planned oil reserve releases.

Top Texas Panhandle companies now employ hundreds to thousands of workers in healthcare, manufacturing, education, and more—diversifying the region beyond farming and ranching.

Figures show a 15% workforce share from these firms, reflecting a growing local economy.

Amarillo schools adopted a four-day week to retain teachers but now face challenges with student performance, juvenile crime and food insecurity.

District leaders are rethinking the strategy to better meet students’ needs.

Amarillo Downtown Library is hosting a free Lego Club event Tuesday, Oct.

13 for kids (kindergarten through 5th grade) to build resilience, social skills and problem-solving skills; the event starts at 4:30 p.m. at 413 S.E. 4th.

WTAMU announced plans to build a $13.99 million (FEMA-funded) 30,000 sqft storm shelter for more than 2,000 students east of the Virgil Henson Activities Center; the facility will also feature pickleball courts and training space, with construction set to begin in 2027.

County Judge Nancy Tanner announced that Potter County contracted Lace Construction to begin debris removal from the Stinky Fire at the Amarillo landfill — with cleanup targeted for completion before the first snowfall.

Residents say the removal will help ease daily reminders of the event.

North Amarillo residents are holding a petition drive at La Paloma Clubhouse this weekend (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to change alcohol sales rules so restaurants can serve mixed beverages and create jobs.

The petition requires 3,000 signatures from registered voters in Justice Precinct 1 for a ballot vote next May.

The Amarillo Winter Farmers Market opened on Saturday, Oct.

3 at 1301 SW 6th Ave, drawing shoppers to fresh produce, baked goods & handmade items. The market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until April 10, 2027.