Good morning, Amarillo.

The Amarillo Civic Center will host the 46th Annual Christmas Roundup Holiday Market, expecting thousands of shoppers to enjoy festive finds + holiday cheer during this community celebration.

Homeless Heroes is transforming the former Astro Motel into housing for homeless veterans as architects work with the city on zoning, permitting, and building plans.

Donations are funding designs for 14-17 one-bedroom apartments with 24-hour support services until construction begins.

Today hot air balloons launch at Palo Duro Canyon State Park with gates opening at 6 a.m. ($8 for adults, free for children) while Saturday brings a free launch at John Stiff Park featuring food trucks and games; Sunday's canyon launch supports a food drive for High Plains Food Bank.

Victory Church in Friona will distribute coats, gloves, and hats to kids on Oct.

28 at 6:30 p.m. and has supported local families for 15 years by serving Friona and nearby communities (Hereford, Lazbuddie, Muleshoe, and Farwell).

The Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center will host its Drive Thru Food Pantry Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon at 6010 W Amarillo Blvd in partnership with High Plains Food Bank—veterans must bring a VA ID card as boxes are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parad-Ice, a family-run ice cream shop that began in the 1950s, is opening a second location at Westgate Mall food court next to China Max and will serve its Mexican ice cream and paletas for Christmas (planned opening date set for the holiday season).

Caprock Chronicles explores Route 66’s past as it winds through local communities including Bushland, Wildorado, and Vega, showing how the Mother Road shaped Texas Panhandle towns.

The series (part eleven coming next month) continues to deepen local road history.

Doppler Dave celebrates 40 years at News Channel 10 in Amarillo — a milestone that shows his passion for weather and community safety.

He continues to mentor young meteorologists while keeping viewers informed and prepared during severe weather.

The Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary will host Boo at the Zoo – a three-day Halloween event from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Oct.

22-24 at 700 Comanchero Trail. Costumed guests can enjoy animal encounters, treats and food trucks at the outdoor amphitheater.

The Amarillo Downtown Library and the Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site will host the 'Sipping through the Prairie' tea tasting event this Saturday at 10 a.m. at 413 S.E.

4th Ave for free, letting residents sample tea flavors from over 120 years ago.

Amarillo College will host physical ability testing for the AC Fire Academy on Oct.

25 and Oct. 31 at the First Responders Academy + 3891 Plains Blvd. Advisers will help those applying ahead of spring classes beginning Jan. 18.

The Randall County Sheriff’s Office, Canyon ISD, and TCOLE signed an agreement Wednesday to create a law enforcement career pathway for Canyon ISD seniors, allowing them to work as jailers before turning 21.

Students complete a 12-week academy and may later qualify for peace officer roles (pending further certification).