Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo High student leaders delivered around 7,000 shelf-stable food items + funds to support 75 children at Amarillo Children’s Home during the 93rd annual holiday Food & Fund Drive this morning.

For over 100 years, the Salvation Army has collected donations through its red kettle campaign during the holiday season to help those in need—United Supermarkets donated $1,000 today to support the campaign until December 23.

This ongoing effort brings local support and care to the community.

Cinergy Amarillo is hosting its Thanksgiving Food Drive until November 30 — patrons who bring four 12‑oz cans will receive a $10 game card or small popcorn — and all donations go to the High Plains Food Bank to help families in need this holiday season.

Rick Husband International Airport in Amarillo offers flights to major destinations including Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, and Denver—its long runway and a new aircraft paint hangar under lease add to its growing services.

The National Weather Service forecasts a chilly Thanksgiving with a high near 49 and cloudy skies with a chance of rain—travelers are advised to check flight status before departing.

Tyson Foods Amarillo informed workers today that nearly 1,700 jobs will be cut as B-shift positions are eliminated following a shift consolidation — operations will end on or about January 20.

The layoffs come as U.S. cattle supplies dropped to a 75-year low.

Xcel Energy and Transource Energy, LLC will expand a transmission project that connects the Potter County substation near Amarillo to Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company’s Beckham County substation (a 128-mile line costing about $222 million) as part of the SPP’s Integrated Transmission Planning Assessment; the line is expected to be in-service by November 2029.

A new Brace Yourself store opened in Amarillo to offer home medical equipment and mobility aids at 5215 Coulter St. #400.

The company, led by partners including Cameron Milner and Paxton Pierce, sells items like lift chairs, wheelchairs, and scooters (Monday-Friday: 9 am-6 pm) to help residents live independently.

Tyson Foods announced it will reduce operations at its Amarillo plant and close its beef facility in Lexington, Nebraska, affecting 1,700 jobs.

The company said it would help affected employees with job applications and relocation benefits while increasing production at other beef plants to meet customer demand — a move aimed at sustaining a high-quality, affordable protein supply.

The Speed family has donated an N-3N aircraft built in 1943 from a hangar outside Adrian to the Amarillo Air and Space Museum so visitors can learn about its role training Navy pilots during World War II.

The plane will be disassembled in the coming days — ensuring its history is preserved for future museum displays.

West Texas A&M University has set up the Panhandle Institute for Engineering Research and announced its first project to use a mobile desalination unit to turn brackish water from the Dockum Aquifer into usable water for farming and livestock operations—U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson secured $2 million in funding while the institute also received a $5 million gift.

Christmas in the Sky will bring families to Hodgetown on Friday, December 12 with live music, treats, photos with Santa and a free fireworks display at 7:00 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and seating is first come—first served.

Families can plan a fun Grinch Brunch at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens on December 22 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

The event offers a hot brunch with Whoville foods, games, crafts, and a photo with the Grinch, and costs $20 per person with free entry for children 2 and under (reservations are required).

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.