Good Day
Amarillo
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Toyathon and fundraiser for Northside Toy Drive will be held on November 14 at the FirstBank Southwest Wolflin Banking Center from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., with NewsChannel 10+Amarillo College+Texas Blue Lake Pools, Inc.+Amarillo Sod Poodles+Amarillo Warbirds+FirstBank Southwest teaming up to host the live event and collect new unwrapped toys for children ages 2 to 12 and monetary donations. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo’s Thompson Park now has a new inclusive playground—designed so children and adults with disabilities can play together safely. The area features roller slides, mobility devices, and sensory play elements near the old park pool. NewsTalk 940 AM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo’s Shi Lee’s Barbecue and Soul Food Café at 1213 SW 3rd Avenue finished a major exterior remodel and will soon improve its parking lot + outdoor landscaping for easier access. The restaurant is known for its strong community ties and continues to serve classic soul food to local guests. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Tacos Garcia, a beloved restaurant that has been at 1100 Ross St for over 30 years, announced it will move to 1619 South Kentucky in early 2026. The historic building will go to auction with bids starting at $100,000 and minimum increases of $5,000 — bidding begins on November 12. NewsTalk 940 AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo’s Better Business Bureau warns that Medicare telemarketer scams during open enrollment risk stealing personal info and causing identity theft or income loss — BBB President Janna Kiehl urges residents to protect their Medicare and Social Security numbers and report suspicious calls immediately. KGNC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A series of stone monuments have been installed around Amarillo to celebrate community values as part of a project by the Osgood-Lagrone Monument Company—one piece reads 'Amarillo Is Kindness' and Galatians 5:22. More monuments will be added as the series continues. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Amarillo Little Theatre will open its production of Ragtime on November 6, showing a 25-piece orchestra and over 50 cast members in a musical about hope, justice and unity. The show is based on E.L. Doctorow’s novel and will run through November 16—featuring special events such as a two-for-one opening night and an ASL-interpreted performance. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Seven Texas-based Mexican restaurants are expanding nationwide to offer authentic Tex-Mex flavors beyond Texas—and the move is driven by strong demand for genuine dining experiences. The expansion promises to bring these local favorites to more communities across the country. 96.9 KISS FM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Owens family and the Texas Agricultural Land Trust have partnered to protect (3,048 acres) of privately held land along Palo Duro Canyon's rim from development. The conservation deal preserves this popular park for future visitors and may inspire other owners to safeguard their lands. 96.9 KISS FM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Zoo will soon shift to a nonprofit model as proposed on Tuesday, October 28—aiming to upgrade animal habitats, add a veterinary clinic and expand education and conservation programs while preserving city ownership of the property. The Amarillo City Council will vote on the transition on November 18 after reviewing plans that include staff transition measures and a new board for the renaming of the zoo to the Amarillo Zoo and Sanctuary. 96.9 KISS FM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RHCSA Exam Preparation Training
Nov 17-21 — Amarillo College — $2250 — Rapid training to fill gaps in Linux system administration knowledge for RHCSA certification.
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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.
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CFMOTO USA Off-Road Tour at Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Free entry — Explore the latest off-road vehicles and enter to win up to $50,000 towards your choice of vehicle.
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