Good morning, Amarillo.

Fiesta Foods is distributing nearly 1,000 food vouchers to communities in Amarillo and Pampa, including care packages for every student at Sanborn Elementary—vouchers valid through the end of November provide shelf-stable and perishable items to help stretch family meals.

The 53-foot red fir Christmas tree from Nevada will be on display at Arts in the Sunset at 3701 Plains Blvd on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. in Amarillo+ its blue-green needles make it a local holiday symbol.

After the display, the tree will continue east to Oklahoma City and on to Washington+ a Capitol tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for early December.

On November 22, Amarillo will host the first Harvest Hustle at John Stiff Park, where runners can choose from a 10K, 5K, or 1-mile fun run and receive a long-sleeved shirt, medal, bib, and meal plus join a post-run party with food trucks and music.

A once-empty building at 4206 SW 45th Ave in Amarillo will soon host a restaurant serving Mexican food (replacing an earlier plan for Thai Taste).

The change is expected to boost the city's dining scene (more details will be provided soon).

Xcel Energy reported a power outage affecting over 1,700 customers near Hillside Road and Soncy Road on November 7th — power was restored just before 7 p.m.

A new medical supply store called Brace Yourself has opened at 5215 Coulter St. unit 400 and sells equipment like lift chairs, scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, and braces for sale and rent.

Owners Cameron Milner, Paxton Pierce, Kamrin Weets, and Jake Taggart run the store, which is open Monday—Friday from 9 a.m.—6 p.m. to help people move and live independently.

Amarillo has seen many new businesses open this year, including restaurants, retail shops, and medical centers that give residents more local choices.

The city is still growing as more openings are planned before the year ends—fueling economic development—while locals are encouraged to visit these new spots.

Discovery Center is running Friendsgiving Day Camp for kids ages 4 to 4th grade on November 24, 25 and 26 to offer safe and fun activities during fall break.

The camp provides full and half-day sessions with pre-care ($10) and after-care ($10) to help parents manage holiday preparations.

Highland Park ISD is building an early learning academy, homes, and retail spaces in Buffalo Highlands to boost enrollment and support local growth—parts of a 10-15 year project that will also add a career training academy and over 1,000 new homes.

On Thursday in Canyon, about 400 people gathered to honor the Panhandle Great 25 Nurses with awards and scholarships for nursing leadership.

The event celebrated top nurses from West Texas A&M University’s Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing and paid tribute to the late Dr. Valerie Kiper—an inspiring leader in rural health care.

The Texas Agricultural Land Trust and the Owens family have protected 3,048 acres along the rim of Palo Duro Canyon — ensuring the scenic landmark is shielded from development for future generations.

The National Weather Service warned that freezing weather is coming to the Texas Panhandle this weekend with lows in the low 30s and upper 20s for Amarillo, so residents are urged to bundle up and check car fluids, windows, and pipes+ prepare an emergency kit to avoid damage.

Amarillo High football team will forfeit six wins after UIL denied a waiver because required paperwork for an ineligible player was not completed before the season—bringing their record from 7-2 to question as they prepare to face Tascosa High tonight in the Game of the Week.

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.