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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.

New murals and live music from Neon Indian and The Motet hit downtown Amarillo at the Hoodoo Mural Festival September 26.

Major SNAP changes take effect October 1, including stricter work requirements and new income limits. Here's what Texans need to know.

Amarillo's own Cooder Graw returns to Palo Duro Canyon October 3 for a fall concert at Pioneer Amphitheater.

Grab the family, it's time for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides across the Amarillo area this fall.

Taco Villa on Georgia has been closed for days, but it's temporary. Here's why the Amarillo favorite shut down and when it may reopen.

The free car museum at Russell's Travel Center in Glenrio has closed. Now 432 lots of classic cars, gas pumps and Route 66 signs are up for auction through October 10.

Jersey Mike's Subs is opening a second Amarillo location on Soncy Road, with the remodel set to wrap in early 2027.

A 1910 Oliver-Eakle home once on Amarillo's condemned list, restored and raised two generations of the Travis family, is now for sale.

After backlash over his officiating article, one Panhandle parent clarifies his point and shares more examples from recent games.