Good morning, Amarillo.

The Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame Truck will return to Amarillo at Cinergy Entertainment on Friday, October 24th from 4 pm to 8 pm—offering free tailgate games, giveaways, and drink specials for fans.

The event gives local Cowboys supporters a chance to celebrate with fun activities and prizes.

On Saturday, a 13-year-old girl and her friend hosted a fundraiser with T-Mobile to help rebuild Sunray ISD's football stadium after it was damaged by 100 mph winds—local residents joined in by buying lemonade, goodies, and enjoying free hot dogs donated by T-Mobile.

The raffle drawing is scheduled for October 24th, and community members can vote daily for a chance at a $1 million field upgrade prize.

On Oct 16th, West Texas A&M University's Cornette Library unveiled a new bronze sculpture honoring Emily Dickinson in the Poets' Garden, where it will eventually stand near the Robert Frost statue once landscaping is completed.

Sculptor Jane DeDecker said the work was based on Dickinson's famous poem 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers' and created after careful research.

Amarillo Botanical Gardens will host a trail of 1,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns, singing pumpkins, and giant displays from October 22nd to October 25th, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 1400 Streit Dr.—Tickets cost $10 at the gate with free entry for children 5 and under.

Some people think the Texas Chainsaw Massacre happened near Amarillo after a movie scene mentioned Childress County—experts confirm the film was shot in central Texas and its tale is entirely made up.

Drivers in Amarillo enjoy lower gas prices as local fuel now costs $2.47 a gallon while the statewide average is $2.64 a gallon, thanks to decreased summer travel demand and a switch from a summer blend to a winter blend.

Dallas saw a 21-cent drop to $2.60 and national fuel averages remain near $3.04 per gallon & refineries continue steady production with no major storms affecting supplies.

Sheriff Michael Ryan, also known as Big Mac, died Friday night after a long career serving Gray County.

The Sheriff’s Office announced his passing on Saturday and said it will update the community on funeral arrangements soon.

Amarillo has seen a surge of new restaurants open since January 1—offering choices for family meals and date nights.

More restaurants are expected to open as the city grows and attracts more visitors.

West Texas' Cayde Winters ran in the game-winning two-point conversion against Panhandle on Oct.

17 during a District 1-2A Division I game—his play helped secure a key victory.

Amarillo opened its first padel courts at the National Tennis Center when a ribbon cutting was held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday; Parks and Recreation partnered with the Alex O’Brien Tennis Foundation in a project that cost nearly $1,000,000 — with half of the funding coming from each party. The new courts are open during normal hours — giving residents a new sport to try.

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.

RED HAT ENTERPRISE LINUX SYSTEMS ADMIN I Training

November 3-7 — Amarillo College — $2250 — Comprehensive training course for aspiring Linux system administrators.

Hiring Red, White & You Job Fair

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Workforce Solutions Panhandle Child Care Services — Free entry — A job fair supporting veterans and the general public with multiple employer opportunities.

Ragtime Musical Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Amarillo Little Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Experience a sweeping musical adaptation of E.L. Doctorow’s novel at the dawn of the 20th Century.

Ragtime Musical Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Amarillo Little Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the gripping storytelling of three families chasing the American Dream in this musical adaptation.

WRCA After Party with Jake Hooker & The Outsiders

1-2:30 p.m. — Amarillo National Center — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of the rodeo with music and community vibes.

RHCSA Exam Preparation Training

Nov 17-21 — Amarillo College — $2250 — Rapid training to fill gaps in Linux system administration knowledge for RHCSA certification.