Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Amarillo.
🏘️ Community
A volunteer service in Amarillo now offers free rides to polling places for Potter and Randall County voters for early voting and Election Day.
VoterLift provides accessible vehicles and same-day + next-day rides while also seeking additional drivers to support the effort.
Kids, Inc. is selling engraved bricks for Rockrose Sports Park to let community members leave their mark, with prices starting at $150 (for a standard 4x8 brick).
The ongoing campaign supports the facility project, which is scheduled to be finished in March next year.
Sharing Hope Ministry hosts its 26th annual Christmas in October market this weekend at the Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall.
It runs Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering free swag bags, Santa photos, and hourly door prizes.
Amarillo Parks and Rec partners with Pirates of the Canyon and Palo Duro Canyon State Park for a hot air balloon rally.
Events start Friday with a 7 a.m. launch, continue Saturday with a fun run and Balloon Glow, and finish Sunday at Palo Duro (free admission; food extra).
💼 Business
Hills Sports Shop in Amarillo reported a major spike in e-bike sales ahead of the holidays.
The shop cautioned buyers to review bike class differences, quality, and safety concerns — prices range from $300 to $15,000.
Noodle Corner opened on Oct.
9 at 2001 S. Western near Tascosa High, replacing the closed Subway. The restaurant serves pho, ramen + Thai food, offers a $10.99 lunch special from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and is hiring staff.
Sweet Sipz, a hit dirty soda spot at 4515 S Georgia St, is for sale as owner Darcy Marvin’s family moves out of state, and the thriving business will be sold to a local buyer.
Interested parties may contact the seller via their Facebook page (details available online).
🎭 Culture
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum is accepting art submissions from Texas Panhandle students aged 11-18 for its 2026 Youth Art Show.
Registration closes Oct. 26 and artwork is due by Nov. 6.
🏛️ Government
The Texas Department of Transportation will temporarily close the southbound US 87 exit near Canyon on Friday, Oct.
23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for pavement repairs, so drivers should take Rockwell Road — follow the frontage road to the entrance ramp from Country Club Road.
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