Good morning, Amarillo.

Transformation Park in Amarillo, which opened April 12, has provided shelter for about 130 people each night in pallet homes and safe space areas.

Staff have added bunk beds (with five beds reserved for emergency drop offs) and plan to expand services by partnering with local health providers and Amarillo College as referrals continue from police, hospitals and EMS.

The Northside Toy Drive will hold its 13th annual event on December 13th at 1 p.m. at Palo Duro High School Activity Center—children ages 2 to 12 pick a toy on their own—families in need should share this opportunity.

The Amarillo Police Officers Association will donate up to $4,000 in bicycles for the Northside Toy Drive by gathering at Walmart Wednesday evening to load bikes of all sizes for kids in need.

The drive will hold its 13th annual toy giveaway on December 13 at Palo Duro Activity Center and aims to spur more donations—boosting local holiday cheer.

Amarillo McDonald’s gave $7,714 for the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial on Tuesday, November 25—one of the highest amounts raised during McDonald’s Gives Back Day—and the donation brings the project closer to its million-dollar goal with a January groundbreaking planned.

Organizers said the memorial will honor over 100 fallen first responders with engraved names and quiet seating for ceremonies.

With Small Business Saturday coming soon, Panhandle restaurants are urging customers to use cash or debit instead of credit because swipe fees average 2.5% per sale.

A proposed settlement between Visa and Mastercard would lower fees by 0.1% each year over five years—though restaurants may choose to reject higher-fee cards—while TRA expects a ruling in the coming months.

107 Roasters, a coffee business that moved from McKinney, will celebrate its grand opening on Black Friday, November 28 at 512 Southwest 47th Ave with free coffee, holiday shopping deals, and free tours on Saturday, November 29 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.—the cafe is under construction and is set to open in early 2026.

Texas Rose Steakhouse closed its Canyon location on November 23 and will soon open a new restaurant in Amarillo in the former Rib Crib building—many Canyon residents expressed surprise at the change.

Today at the Atomic Yellow, a venue opened in 2024 by two couples under Arts in the Sunset hosts affordable shows for music lovers of all ages.

Tony and Ambher — along with Jarrit and Cindy Edwards — share the costs and work hard to bring in bands from metal to country while giving free earplugs to young fans.

Today, the THS Belles from Tascosa High School are dancing in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York as they represent Amarillo ISD; the team left on Nov.

21 after a competitive selection process. NBC will show the parade at 7:30 a.m. + it will also be streamed online for viewers nationwide.

Canyon ISD has partnered with Amarillo College to launch the Badger Bound Scholarship—this program offers eligible high school students 45 free college credit hours, provided they complete 15 dual credit hours before graduation and enroll in college the summer or fall afterward.

The first group to benefit will be the CISD Class of 2026, who have three years to finish the credits.

The Don Harrington Discovery Center will offer $1 admission on Friday, November 28 from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for space theater shows and exhibits while Wildcat Bluff Nature Center will allow trail access for $1 from sunrise until sundown — members enter for free.

A horse in Randall County tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 linked to a Waco rodeo outbreak and is now in quarantine at a private facility while vets monitor for additional exposures.

Officials urge horse owners to follow strict biosecurity practices—isolating symptomatic animals and sanitizing shared equipment—to help contain any spread.

West Texas A&M University will host the 2025 Credit Union 1 NJCAA Division I Football Championship at Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium in Canyon on Dec.

17 (the game airs at 7 p.m. ET) and tickets are available online (the stadium features a Hellas Cushdrain field for player safety).

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.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Tickets required — Experience dazzling circus performances set to your favorite holiday music.