Good morning, Amarillo.

Candy Cane Lane will host a Christmas Eve event—families are invited to enjoy a simple retelling of Jesus’ birth and sing carols—at 6 p.m., Dec.

24 at 7114 Gainsborough. Santa Chrys organized the gathering after strong community feedback.

An Amarillo family donated $100K to build the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial honoring local police, fire, and EMS heroes; the gift, made in honor of Mrs. Hodge’s late husband, will lead to construction at 11th and Polk (to recognize ongoing service).

House Divided (located at 7609 Hillside Road) will close its doors for the final time on Sunday, Dec.

21 as it prepares for a new concept. The restaurant thanks the community for years of support and invites locals to visit one last time.

Tickets are on sale for the Happy Holiday Pops concerts that will take place at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts on Dec.

19 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. + 7:30 p.m.; Heroes Night on Dec. 19 will offer free entry to veterans and first responders and a chance to take a photo with Santa.

Texas music icon Joe Ely died Monday at his Taos home after complications from Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's and pneumonia.

The influential musician, who was 78, was celebrated for decades of live performances that shaped the local sound from Amarillo to Austin.

Snapology (Wolflin Square) is hosting Holiday Break Camps from Dec.

22 to Jan. 5 where kids will play and learn while parents handle holiday tasks. Options include morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions.

Brinton Renegar earned his master’s degree in counseling from WTAMU on Dec.

13 after overcoming academic struggles including ADHD and costly out-of-state challenges. He plans to work locally in counseling and recovery services to help families facing hardships.

West Texas A&M University celebrated its graduates at commencement ceremonies on Dec.

12 and 13 at the First United Bank Center in Canyon, where President Dr. Walter Wendler led the events.

Texas' Palo Duro Canyon State Park ranks seventh for snake sightings, with rattlesnakes and copperheads seen on trails (visitors should stay alert) as they explore this scenic area.

Amarillo restaurants will be open on Christmas Day to serve hot meals for families and individuals with dining plans, offering a range of festive options.

A local family will keep its tradition alive by paying it forward with generous tips at Denny's, even though one location has closed.

Construction on the Commons at Saint Anthony’s nears finish with electrical work remaining and a final tour scheduled for Jan.

14—its grand opening is set for February as online applications open for the 124-unit senior living facility.

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.