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Illuminate Canyon hit its $70,000 goal for color-changing lights at the Canyon courthouse, and the official lighting ceremony is set for Courthouse Square this week.

Amarillo’s closed Ziggi’s Coffee shops have new owners and a reopening date, and they’re hiring.

Tyson is bringing the second shift back to its Amarillo beef plant by summer 2027, a year after 1,700 layoffs. Here is what the Allied Beef partnership means for Amarillo jobs.

My A to Z list of favorite Amarillo restaurants covers everything from regular lunch stops to once in a while treats around the Yellow City. Tell me which letter I got wrong.

Starbucks Bearista cups are back at $39.95 each with a two-per-customer limit. Meet the five designs, including one rare surprise.

After 26 years, Dr. Hardee is stepping away from his Amarillo dental practice. Patients can expect the same care from Karr and Hardee Dentistry as the SoncyMed office nears reopening.

Pak-A-Sak is becoming Casey’s, and local favorites are disappearing from the shelves. See what happened to Cake Company pies and Grandma’s Burritos in Amarillo.

Skip the kitchen marathon. Amarillo Thanksgiving catering lets you order a heat-and-serve feast with turkey, ham, dressing and pies, so the family cook can enjoy the day too.

Breaded or battered? Here’s where Amarillo says to get your onion rings, from Quattros and K-N to the Reddit favorite, Dyer’s.

Plan your weekends around Amarillo holiday events, from Maxwell’s Amarillo Lights and the Merry Market to the Canyon Light Parade, ballets, concerts and free open houses.

AAA Texas says the average price of gas in Texas is $3.58, with McAllen cheapest at $3.29 and El Paso highest at $4.03 as crude oil prices decline

Giovanni’s Tavern brings pizza, pasta, a drive-thru window and TVs for game day to Bushland off I-40.

Bomb City Gaming Club hosts a game day Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Amarillo Public Library Southwest, with teaching, a retro arcade, and raffles.

Some Amarillo drivers fly down Loop 335 while others crawl on Coulter. Here’s why both are a problem for safety and road rage.

Domino’s is expanding in Amarillo. A new store planned for North Amarillo is a $1 million project with a Summer 2027 completion date.

Pak-A-Sak stores across Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle will close for up to 3 days each to convert to Casey’s General Store. Here is the full closure schedule.

It’s Election Day in Texas. Here’s how to check your voter registration, find your polling place, and see the major races on the ballot.

VFW Road construction is bringing new lane closures to FM 2590. Find out when the work begins and what Amarillo and Canyon drivers should expect.

Two Tea2go/TeaN’ergy shops closed immediately, leaving one open on Gem Lake Rd. Here’s what we know.

Dollar General is eyeing a new Amarillo store for River Road and North Amarillo. Here is what the TDLR filing shows and what the company told us.

Got leftover Halloween candy? Amarillo’s 19th Candy Buy Back on Friday, Nov. 6 pays $2 per pound, up to 3 pounds, and sends the sweets to troops overseas.

DraftKings is now available in Texas through prediction markets. Here’s how the workaround works and whether it can last.

Texas ranks No. 2 for haunted states, and Amarillo is No. 6 among Texas cities. Here’s how ghost sightings, UFOs and Bigfoot tales fit the Panhandle’s spooky rep.

The Amarillo food truck favorite has a sit-down home. Class 1 Barbeque serves brisket, Jamaican jerk ribs and B53 poppers on Paramount through Saturday’s grand opening