Good morning, Amarillo.

Three high-profile projects in Center City have been named finalists in the Texas Downtown President’s Awards.

The state will honor the winners soon, highlighting downtown revitalization efforts that boost our local community.

Amarillo’s Día de Muertos festival is set for Oct.

24 at Starlight Ranch Event Center. The event will feature a Catrina competition at 6:45 p.m. and showcase local artists celebrating Hispanic heritage with wearable artwork.

Owner Penny Clark revived the Texas Route 66 Visitor Center at 1900 S.W.

6th Ave after closing in March 2020 due to COVID; the iconic site now shares Route 66 history with visitors from 29 countries and 48 states.

Tommy's Express Car Wash will host the Tunnel of Terror on Friday (Oct.

23) and Saturday (Oct. 24) from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 6010 Lowes Ln where drivers can enjoy a car-based spooky experience for $25 per vehicle.

Amarillo College has received a $1.3 million federal grant to offer affordable child care to student parents through 2030, expected to help at least 50 students complete their education.

WTAMU is accepting registration for its 'Meet the Accountants' job fair on Nov.

12 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Legacy Hall on the Canyon campus. Registration closes 11:59 p.m. Oct. 29 (fee is $300).

Panhandle Northern Railroad LLC will receive up to $24.6 million in federal funds to upgrade track and improve rail safety in TX-13.

Representative Ronny Jackson announced the project today to help connect local rail lines & boost regional commerce.

A nonpartisan nonprofit is offering free rides from Amarillo to voting sites in Randall and Potter counties during early voting (Oct.

19-30) and on Election Day, Nov. 3. Voters and eligible volunteer drivers can call 806-316-5257 (for rides) or 806-433-2409.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders visited the Amarillo Civic Center while early voting continues until Oct.

30 to urge voters to support working families facing rising costs and low wages. Sanders promoted raising the minimum wage and making health care more affordable as he addressed local concerns.

Rick Husband International Airport now offers Gateside PreCheck for TSA PreCheck travelers to accompany loved ones past security if a pass is applied for 1 to 3 days ahead; the policy began Friday, Oct.

2 and is one of 13 airports nationwide with this benefit.

Canyon Fire Department will put a custom-built fire engine into service by the end of this week or early next as part of the 2025 voter-approved public safety bond effort; the new engine replaces a 25-year-old truck and features a purple stripe (a nod to Canyon ISD).

October marks Menopause Awareness Month as local experts remind women to watch for signs like night sweats and irregular periods; they note the transition can last 18 to 24 months plus urge women to talk with their doctors about hormone therapy options.

After winning the Texas League championship, the Amarillo Sod Poodles teased an upcoming announcement for Oct.

27 that has local fans guessing if the team will upgrade to AAA or adopt a new identity.