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Amarillo residents love asking what new business is coming next. This list has the answers for 2026 so far.

Amarillo haunted houses are gearing up for Halloween with new stories, new creepers, and plenty of gore. Find out why locals love getting scared in the Yellow City.

For a student who has never lived through a Panhandle storm, hearing tornado sirens for the first time can be terrifying. Now WTAMU is planning a new place where students, faculty, staff and Canyon residents can take shelter.

Four-day school weeks were meant to help Texas districts keep teachers. Now questions are growing about student performance and safety.

The Amarillo Winter Farmers Market opened with indoor and outdoor vendors, sold-out booths, and hydroponic produce from Route 66 Produce. It runs Saturdays through April 10, 2027

Wondering if changing lanes in an intersection breaks Texas law? Here's what Transportation Code 545.060 actually says.

Texas gas prices are down again this week, with a national average of $4.36, diesel at $5.70 and a planned 40 million barrel Strategic Petroleum Reserve release in play.

The Texas Panhandle's economy runs on more than farming. See which employers hire the most workers across the region.

Want to learn Dungeons & Dragons in Amarillo? Recycled Games hosts two training sessions every Saturday to teach you the basics.

Amarillo has begged for Trader Joe's for years. Here's why the grocery chain hasn't opened a store here and whether it ever will.

Bangkok Tokyo's bigger Amarillo location is finally moving into renovation, with a permit pending and a 2027 opening target.

Smoked meat, Happy State Bank corn on the cob and Next to Kin on stage: here's what to expect at Amarillo's 30th Chamber BBQ Cook-Off at the Tri-State Fairgrounds.

Looking for the best pizza in Amarillo beyond the usual picks? Here are the spots deserving more attention.

Looking for karaoke in Amarillo? Here are the bars hosting karaoke nights, from 9th Inning to Pine Shed, and which nights to go.

Find Amarillo Halloween events, trunk or treats, fall festivals and family carnivals happening all October long across the Texas Panhandle.

Texas gas prices dipped to $3.94 a gallon this week, down 2 cents, after AAA Texas reported the most expensive September on record.

Farmers market season isn't over in Amarillo. The Amarillo Winter Farmers Market opens soon with fresh, hydroponically grown produce.

Texas DPS seeks Charles Demond Ward, convicted sex offender and Bloods gang member, wanted in Gladewater area. $6,000 reward for tips.

Village Bakery & Deli is now open in Amarillo's Town Square Village with pies, sandwiches and a salad bar.

Nearly 100 employers will be at the Amarillo Job Fair October 6 at the Civic Center, from 10am to 2pm.

Oktoberfest started as a royal wedding in 1810. Here's how Amarillo celebrates the beer-soaked tradition today.

Liquidation Mania is opening a second Amarillo location in the former Big Lots on Bell Street, bringing more discount shopping and treasure hunting to the city.

Amarillo has been named a semifinalist for the 2027 Great American Main Street Award, recognizing its downtown revitalization efforts.

Texas DPS seeks Dallas fugitive Anthony Dewayne Oliver, 64, wanted for assault with prior conviction. $4,000 reward for tips.