Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo’s Kind House Ukraine Bakery launched its Soup for Souls program—providing free soup and bread—to help locals as a federal shutdown threatens SNAP payments.

Executive director Glenda Moore said volunteers are collecting canned soup and serving homemade Ukrainian borsch to families facing hunger.

Amarillo residents are urged by the Potter County Sheriff's Office to follow Halloween safety tips, including wearing reflective costumes and using crosswalks.

They advise choosing homes that are well lit with open doors and setting a meeting spot if family members get separated — helping everyone stay safe while trick or treating.

The city of Amarillo is pushing to collect over 1,500 new pairs of socks for the homeless as part of its first Socktober drive led by the Coming Home Program and the United Way Youth Leadership Council.

The program is 200 pairs short and accepts donations at all public libraries through Friday — after that, donations will only be accepted at the Downtown location.

Families and community members in Amarillo and Canyon can enjoy a range of Halloween events this weekend—trunk or treats, fall festivals, pub crawls, and a special airplane drop candy event at Tradewind Airport on Oct.

29. Other key activities include haunted experiences, pumpkin patches, and treat walks through Oct. 31, with some events costing up to $20.

Center City is asking local groups to submit float entries for the Electric Light West Texas Christmas Parade set for Dec.

5 along Polk Street from 11th to 4th Avenue—submissions must be in by Nov. 21 and registration will close once 100 entries are received.

Tom Hanks finished filming a key Cast Away scene near Amarillo about 90 miles northeast at the intersection of FM 48 and FM 1268 — the site remains open for fans to visit.

On Oct 28, city officials and community members gathered at City Hall for the unveiling of the Amarillo Cowboy statue—a bronze tribute honoring the legacy of late sculptor Jack Hill and the region’s Western spirit.

The donation by King and Diane Hill now rests on the third floor outside the City Council chambers as a symbol of the town’s enduring heritage.

Residents in Amarillo will celebrate Dia de los Muertos this weekend as an official festival will take place at Starlight Ranch on Nov 1 from noon to 8 p.m. with live music, costume contests, art shows, and food trucks, and a free event will be held at Sam Houston Park at 6 p.m. Today, Amarillo College opens its 23rd Annual Day of the Dead Art Show with live Mariachi music while Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church hosts a cultural event at 5:30 p.m.—all honoring family and tradition.

Amarillo will welcome Silver Bell, a 53-foot U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Nevada, on November 9 during the Lights, Boots + Route 66 event at Arts in the Sunset from 4 to 6 p.m. Amarillo Parks and Recreation will also hand out 500 trees at the event.

Professors at West Texas A&M University warned students against overusing artificial intelligence in their assignments because they said AI tools can produce work that lacks the genuine errors of personal effort — the educators believe this can harm future job performance.

Kaci Alvarado from Amarillo donated one kidney over 12 years ago and became a nurse—dedicated to helping families with organ donation.

She also takes part in athletic events—showing that living with one kidney is possible and inspiring others to consider donation.

Amarillo Brewing Supply will host a free homebrewing demo on November 1 at 6650 Canyon Dr. Number 2 where beer lovers can learn brewing techniques and shop for supplies.

Danny Henry will lead the event from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and only attendees aged 21+ may join while lunch is provided.

Amarillo locals can take a fall day trip two hours away as they pack a coffee+build a playlist and drive to see fresh scenery and quiet towns.

The journey will bring them roadside surprises and crisp autumn air that changes the pace.

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.

Discovery Fridays

9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Don Harrington Discovery Center — Check website for pricing — Engage kids in hands-on science labs and exciting demonstrations for a day of fun discovery.