Good morning, Amarillo.

Advocate Lacey Epperson calls on Amarillo residents to support the unhoused by improving access to health care and shelter services (she stresses that overcoming stigma and complacency is key to helping those with pressing needs today).

Transformation Park opened in April to provide safe shelter for people experiencing homelessness with critical health needs.

The shelter offers meals, clean water, and hygiene facilities (a basic service) while partnering with local groups to improve access to medical care.

Center City extends its Deck the Herd contest deadline to Tuesday, Dec.

23; owners can email photos of decorated Hoof Prints (fiberglass horses that have become city landmarks) to join and get votes on Center City's Facebook page.

Randall County Junior Livestock Show and Sale is set for January as Ambassadors Molly Kerbo, Anna Martin, and Mason Conrad previewed event details on KGNC-AM's NewsDay Amarillo Wednesday morning (providing insight into what to expect).

Don Harrington Discovery Center hosts Parents’ Night Out with an Arctic Explorer theme that includes a holiday show, Let It Snow, and winter science activities for kids (ages 4-11).

The event will run tomorrow from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with dinner provided by Chick-fil-A on Gem Lake.

Grant Fithen, owner of Loud and Heavy Booking and 2025 award-winning Booking Agent, works to grow Amarillo’s music scene by booking local bands and providing music lessons at Space Camp Studios.

He aims to help artists build their careers and connect across genres.

Amarillo ended 2025 with strong job growth as the labor force increased by 1,600 and hourly wages averaged just over $25.

The unemployment rate remained low at 3.2% and businesses plan to hire more workers after layoffs while upcoming data centers promise major growth in 2026.

Officials at the Pantex Plant near Amarillo marked the final production milestone for the W88 Alt 370 nuclear warhead on Tuesday, Dec.

16, during a ceremony attended by NNSA Administrator Brandon Williams and local stakeholders. The project, which began in 2012, concluded a major modernization program for the plant.

A Potter County judge ruled that Sharpened Iron Studios must leave Amarillo College immediately and pay $13,476 in attorney fees + $158.20 in court fees, based on motions and evidence.

All counterclaims against the college were denied.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension hosted a risk seminar on Wednesday in the Panhandle and parts of Lubbock where ag producers earned 8 CEUs while learning about screwworm risks in cattle; USDA+ Texas Animal Health Commission plan to release a response strategy in a few months to guard the beef industry.

Wildlife experts report a rise in avian influenza among wild birds as colder weather settles across the Panhandle; cases include geese, a red-tailed hawk, and great horned owls.

They advise residents to contact professionals before handling sick birds (to reduce exposure risk).

Registered nurse Abby Reed explained how her medical mission trip led her to serve the homeless, who often miss basic care due to paperwork and lack of resources.

She urges locals to help bridge the healthcare gap by offering support and improving follow-up care + ensuring everyone feels seen.

A new wide-scale housing project called Rock Ridge will break ground in January in Potter County, creating 1,150 affordable homes ranging from two-bedroom cottages to three-to-five-bedroom styles.

Commissioner John Coffee said the project will boost the county’s tax base — supporting future growth.

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.

20th Anniversary Celebration of the GNC

7:30 p.m. — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate two decades of culture with a thrilling symphonic performance featuring Rodrigo and Bruckner.