Good morning, Amarillo.

The Salvation Army of Amarillo urges residents to adopt over 200 Angel Tree tags by Dec.

13 so 950 children can receive holiday gifts on Dec. 17. Major Andrea Ellis said volunteers and staff are ready to help with gift selection + distribution.

More than 200 people attended Amarillo Civic Center's first 'Lights, Camera, Christmas' on Dec 2—where families saw the Christmas tree light up, enjoyed a choir performance, and watched The Polar Express—and officials said they will add more holiday events soon to bring the community together.

On day one of Help 4 The Holidays, Victor—who does not live in Amarillo but heard about the drive on a local station—drove in with a truckload of donation bags on a freezing, stiff day.

Volunteers now ask residents to drop off essentials at Wolflin Square as the campaign gathers momentum.

Betenbough Homes is inviting Amarillo families to a free Christmas celebration tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at its New Home Center + 8780 Heritage Hills Parkway, featuring Santa photos, a Letters to Santa station, goodie bags, and complimentary coffee and hot cocoa + organizers will donate $1 to the High Plains Children’s Home for every photo taken.

The Amarillo Police Department invites local families to a free Community Christmas Tree Decorating Event on Saturday, December 6 from noon to 4 p.m.—bring an ornament to help decorate the tree, enjoy treats, and take a picture with Blue Santa.

Caudillo's Mexican Food has opened at the iconic yellow building at 4206 SW 45th Ave near Teckla, replacing past eateries and now serving customers Monday—Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. according to owner Oscar Soto.

The Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show is underway at the Amarillo Civic Center, where exhibitors display new technology like small helicopters for cattle checks and tractor automation systems to help farmers boost efficiency.

Organized by IDEAag and partnered with the American Farm Bureau Federation, the three-day event offers educational sessions, networking, and food samplings for area farmers and ranchers.

Lone Star Ballet will present The Nutcracker at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, featuring 113 dancers from young beginners to seasoned performers—marking 51 years of a cherished local holiday tradition.

The show will run on Dec. 12, Dec. 13, and Dec. 14 with multiple start times.

At the 2025 Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show, Tilley's Grow Better & Grow Money summit shared profit management techniques to help ag producers tackle tough losses—farmers discussed hopes for better weather and trade deals that could improve 2026 outcomes.

TxDOT crews pre-treated major roads with brine on Tuesday to guard against forecast snowfall expected today and Thursday from the National Weather Service in Amarillo — drivers are urged to slow down and give extra space as they navigate icy patches.

Hereford Regional Medical Center now offers inpatient dialysis treatment for kidney patients — eight to ten certified nurses care for those with kidney issues — which keeps patients local and avoids transferring to larger hospitals.

Melissa Smith, an Amarillo school health specialist, is honored by the American Heart Association today for leading the Kids Heart Challenge + American Heart Challenge programs that teach students healthy habits and CPR to help fight rising childhood obesity.

Her work marks her as one of only nine national leaders focused on improving student health in the Texas Panhandle.

Amarillo's youth sports excitingly grow while opportunities for kids to join golf are still few—families can help by taking children to local courses, putting greens, or summer camps to spark their interest in the game.

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.