Good morning, Amarillo.

The Hope and Healing Place in Amarillo invites community members to join its Hope for the Holidays event today.

The free event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.—offering support, hands-on activities, light refreshments, and the kickoff of its HopeGiving campaign.

On November 25, the 36th Amarillo Community Prayer Breakfast will be held at the Amarillo Civic Center North Exhibit Hall—community members will gather to offer thanks and pray for guidance.

Julie Miller, executive director of Adera Foundation—will speak at the event, and tickets cost $10 at the door.

Panhandle Restaurant Association will host the Taste of the Holidays wine dinner on Nov.

13 at 6:30 p.m. at Joe’s Place on 2108 Paramount Blvd in Amarillo where Culinary Arts students from AmTech Career Academy will prepare a multi-course meal + each course will be paired with Juggernaut Wines to raise funds for local culinary arts classes through $100 tickets.

An aerobics class at the Amarillo Town Club collected money, warm socks and hand-crocheted crosses—donations meant for a bible study serving homeless neighbors—to create 40 Christmas presents.

The gifts will be given at a Christmas party on December 11 to offer some normalcy during the holidays.

Town Square Diner opened today in Town Square Village as the new branch from Shelby's Diner that brings classic comfort food to the area.

The diner serves breakfast, lunch, and early dinner Monday to Wednesday from 7 am to 2 pm plus Thursday to Saturday from 7 am to 2 pm and 5:30 pm to 9 pm while it remains closed on Sunday.

Ruben visited Stevie Stacks Industrial in Hereford where owner Stevie Balderaz, who grew up here and gained 15 years of industrial sales experience, said he started the fabrication shop in 2023 and built his business by adding former colleagues to serve local and regional customers — he expressed pride in supporting the local industry.

Amarillo College East Campus will host its largest-ever Career Fair on Nov.

5 with two sessions—one from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and one from 5 to 7 p.m.—designed to connect students with a growing group of more than 20 local employers. Free food and refreshing drinks will be provided as a way for students to explore career paths across all East Campus majors.

Jeff Roche—an author and Canyon graduate—will speak at West Texas A&M University tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Thunder Room and discuss West Texas roots of modern conservatism while offering a Q&A session after his lecture with free admission.

West Texas A&M University is offering half-priced tuition to eligible community college employees including teachers, administrators, and nurses as part of its Educator’s Excellence Initiative expansion — the new benefit will begin in Spring 2026 to help address certification shortages.

After the local Chuck E Cheese closed in April, Amarillo families now drive to Lubbock for a taste of the childhood fun they once knew — the trip gives parents one final chance to celebrate birthdays before kids outgrow the joy of the arcade.

At Pink Cadillac Boutique in Canyon, women can join belly dancing classes every Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m.—located at 307 Country Club Drive.

The beginner lessons, taught by Shelly Stephens who has 25 years of experience, cost $20 per person.

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.

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.