Good morning, Amarillo.

The Hilltop Senior Citizens Association will host its annual Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, Nov 22 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 1311 N.

Taylor St—offering free food and fellowship to the community.

Today, Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo held its annual Turkey Day Event for 700 children and families with a full Thanksgiving dinner and fellowship—supporting the club's mission to inspire youth.

Special guests attended while AT&T donated 64 refurbished laptops to pre-selected students in need.

Amarillo Lights at Maxwell’s will open its sixth Christmas season on Nov.

28 with over one million lights and a free photo with Santa arriving at 6 p.m. on a tractor. The event will feature new displays—including two metal trees, a reprogrammed 50-foot pixel tree and Gingerbread Village—and over 20 attractions, and will run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5:30—9:30 p.m. until Dec. 19 then nightly from Dec. 19—Dec. 23 at 12908 S. Bell St.

Terry Martin of West Texas Western Store has shaped cowboy hats for over 40 years at his Westgate Mall location at 7701 W.

I-40—he and his wife craft custom hats and tune them up as customers return for a fresh style.

The Don Harrington Discovery Center in Amarillo will offer fall-themed and STEM-based day camps for children ages 4 to 11 during Fall Break from Nov.

24 to Nov. 26, with half-day and full-day options available. The camps will feature science experiments and interactive exhibits such as Leonardo's Lab and will include add-ons for pre-care and after-care.

West Plains, Canyon and Randall high school bands are raising funds for three drop-deck trailers that cost about $20,000 each to help transport and store instruments.

The schools will begin their fundraiser at The Panhandle Gives from Nov 24 to Dec 2 and plan a community-wide effort next spring to meet their goal.

West Texas A&M University launched a Panhandle Institute for Engineering and Research to tackle water scarcity in the Texas Panhandle by developing a mobile desalination unit funded with $2 million added by Congressman Ronny Jackson+the project will begin in March 2026 and give students hands-on experience while supporting local dairies.

West Texas Wheels will launch its 90-minute holiday lights shuttle tour starting Nov 29 with pick-up at the Amarillo National Tennis Center and a ride through the city's festive neighborhoods while offering Christmas karaoke—tickets are $20—and the service will run through Dec 24—reservations can be made online.

West Texas A&M University softball received a $1.5M donation from an anonymous donor that created a permanent endowment named for alumna Alyssa Lemos Kirsch—this gift will support recruiting, travel, equipment and long-term program sustainability.

The donation is one of the largest for a Division II women’s athletic program and builds on the team's tradition of academic and athletic success.

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.

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — O.H.M.S. Cafe & Bar — Ticket discounts available — Wear your ugliest sweater and enjoy a festive night out with drinks and fun.

Amarillo Symphony - Happy Holiday Pops

7:30-9 p.m. — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts — Free for veterans and first responders — Celebrate the holidays with favorite carols and a joyful sing-along at this cherished local tradition.