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Amarillo
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maxwell's Amarillo Lights returns for its sixth season at Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm where families see over one million lights, a 30-foot tree with 20,000 lights, and a 50-foot pixel tree, a 128-foot hayride light tunnel plus nightly Santa visits at 6 p.m. The event runs November 28 to December 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with tickets at $17.95 online and $22.95 at the gate. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Santa appeared at various Amarillo events earlier this season and will continue to pop up for festive photo sessions and family gatherings throughout December, including stops at Westgate Mall and the Botanical Gardens. Some events may charge a fee (residents should check event details) and offer different times from morning to evening. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ On November 20, more than 700 children and families gathered at Maverick Boys & Girls Club in Amarillo for its Turkey Day, where after sharing an early Thanksgiving meal, the club announced a surprise gift of 64 laptops provided by AT&T and Human-I-T — devices that come with two years of digital support to help kids learn and families stay connected. The event marked a return to community focus after the pandemic and reinforced the club’s commitment to offering essential resources to local children. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Candy Cane Lane has kicked off the holiday season as local homes light up along Gainsborough Road and host a snowball fight between Santa and the Grinch. The community event, which began from a handful of decorated houses, will feature its final snowball fight on December 23—inviting families and visitors to share in the festive tradition. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Amarillo held its long-standing Thanksgiving dinner where over 70 volunteers prepared nearly 200 meals with turkey, mashed potatoes, and other sides. Leaders like Erica Rich and Major Tex Ellis showed that the event, a tradition since 1901, brought hope to the community — with more volunteer opportunities available through the organization’s programs. ABC 7 Amarillo
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new sign at the old Munchie's site (3rd and McMaster) shows Lupita's is now open, confirming the restaurant has taken over the location after Munchie's did not reopen following a fire. Observers have noted a flashing open sign (with several parked cars) as Lupita's begins serving Amarillo. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Local business Aunt Eeks Books and Curiosities on Route 66 is working hard this holiday season to compete with national retailers by offering free hot chocolate and a personalized shopping experience; owner Angela Workman said the shop’s mix of vintage clothing, historical collectibles, and books—an offer that gives shoppers a unique feel—depends on steady local support. ABC 7 Amarillo
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Texas gas prices increased last week when regular fuel averaged $2.65 per gallon, up from $2.58 the week before, according to the EIA. The prices remain about 13.3% below the national average. Amarillo Globe-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Caprock Canyon State Park received international recognition for reducing light pollution and preserving a natural dark sky; it became the 26th Dark Sky certified site in Texas (one of 250 worldwide) after a refreshed certification process. ABC 7 Amarillo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Amarillo is working with community partners to open cold weather shelters and offer free transportation for people without housing as bitter cold moves into the Panhandle next week. Daytime centers at PARC, Guyon Saunders, Faith City Mission and the Downtown Amarillo Public Library and nighttime shelters at Transformation Park Safe Space, the Salvation Army, Faith City Mission and the Code Blue Warming Station will provide support — outreach teams will also deliver supplies and check on those outdoors. NewsChannel 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo VA Health Care System said that the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center reopened its Emergency Department Services on November 28 at 7 p.m. and now operates 24/7 — the facility had closed its services earlier this week. NewsChannel 10
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Realtor.com shows that in October the median listing price for homes in Potter County was $225,000 — down 3.7% from $233,650 the previous month. Listings increased by 6.1% with 104 new homes and the median time on market was 58 days. Amarillo Globe-News
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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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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.
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