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Amarillo
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Area Foundation launched the Panhandle Gives 2025 campaign on November 24 — a nine-year event that supports over 250 nonprofits and runs through December 2. Under new President and CEO Keralee Clay, the campaign aims to build on last year's record $11.7 million by driving donations for food, housing and mental health services. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Faith City Mission will host a Thanksgiving Outreach event on November 26 at 600 N. Tyler St.—serving a warm, homemade meal to the hungry and those experiencing homelessness in Amarillo; doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the event ends at 1 p.m. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ ABC 7 has launched its 8th Annual Toy Drive to help underprivileged children in the Texas panhandle experience a merry Christmas—donations and new, unwrapped toys will be accepted starting December 1 at ABC 7 studios and select partner locations. ABC 7 Amarillo
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Panhandle boot maker Earl Sinclair has crafted quality boots since 1985, learning his trade at TSTI and building his first pair during his farming days. He now serves local working cowboys from his shop at 1394 U.S. Highway 60 — a move that shows the caring spirit of the community. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Tyson Foods will lay off about 1,700 workers when its B-shift stops on or about January 20th, and Workforce Solutions Panhandle is ready to help by planning job fairs and meetings with local companies—offering retraining and relocation advice to those affected. Local employers such as JBS Swift and International Aerospace Coatings may soon be part of the hiring process. NewsChannel 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tascosa Drive-In will wrap up its season on December 13 with a holiday movie marathon that shows movies (Zootopia 2, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Fred Claus, Red One) and features special appearances by Santa and the Grinch. Families will pay $30 per carload (up to seven vehicles) and enjoy holiday snacks during the event. 96.9 KISS FM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will begin restocking over 335000 rainbow trout at the Medical Center South lake in Amarillo tomorrow as part of its Neighborhood Fishin' program. Adults must have a license (with a freshwater endorsement) while youth under 17 can fish without one. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rick Husband International Airport has reopened all parking lots — with 641 garage, 104 preferred and 635 outdoor spaces — just in time for holiday travel after last year's parking project delayed options for travelers. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ A new federal funding bill provision bans consumable hemp products with over 0.4 mg THC beginning in November next year, and experts warn it could cost Texas $1.5 billion in hemp sales and lead to job cuts (according to attorney Ryan Brown and Canyon Hemp Company's Brandon Summers). ABC 7 Amarillo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas Panhandle Centers Reset Program (RESET) diverts individuals with nonviolent misdemeanors from jail for mental illness or substance abuse by allowing police and judges to refer cases or accept walk-ins to get needed care instead of a ticket or charge. The program started in September 2024 (funded by a Health and Human Services Community Mental Health Grant) and now offers personalized treatment to help clients recover and avoid future crises. Amarillo Tribune
- ➤ Today, Coffee Memorial Blood Center is hosting its Pre-Thanksgiving Extravaganza from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.—donors can help save lives and receive a holiday shirt, Plains Dairy milk, Fields pecan pie, a chocolate bar and a chance to win cash prizes from $50 to $250 or a $75 gift card. NewsChannel 10
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo residents revealed their favorite Thanksgiving side dishes after surveys and local social media posts were reviewed. The top picks (mashed potatoes, casseroles, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and buttery rolls) show the variety families rely on to add flavor and tradition to their holiday meals. 96.9 KISS FM
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Llano Real Estate in Amarillo is behind a new development called Rock Ridge in Potter County that will bring 1,150 homes to meet local housing demand. The project will have its groundbreaking in January and construction will begin in summer 2026—taking six to seven years to complete. ABC 7 Amarillo
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Canyon and West Plains advanced in the Texas high school playoffs after Friday's games—Canyon edged Brownwood 31-28 while West Plains defeated Lampasas 42-7. The two teams will meet Friday at 7 p.m. at Happy Bank Stadium in Canyon to decide who moves further in the state playoffs. NewsTalk 940 AM
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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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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.
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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.
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