Get Ahead of the Cold: Home, Car and Health Tips for Texas Panhandle Freeze
Freezing weather is returning to the Texas Panhandle, and with it comes serious risks to your body, home and vehicle.
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No More Pit Stops: Amarillo Parks Restrooms to Close Nov. 15
Starting Nov. 15, 2025, the City of Amarillo will close all public park restrooms until March 2026 — a decision made to prevent winter pipe damage, but one that leaves families scrambling for alternatives.
Meet Carevember: Amarillo’s New Effort to Wrap Winter in Kindness
Last month, Amarillo collected over 1,900 pairs of socks in its Socktober drive. This November, the City and Public Library launch “Carevember,” collecting adult winter gloves, toothpaste, toothbrushes and 5,232 feminine-hygiene pads.
Record-breaking Days Continue in the Texas Panhandle, Here’s What That Means
2025 has been anything but ordinary in the Texas Panhandle — from record lows and heavy rain to photo-op snow squall warnings and now a potential 20-degree-above-average heat wave.
Free Family Fun in Amarillo: Carolers, Tree Lighting & ‘Polar Express
Amarillo is warming up for the season with a free downtown event on November 29: carolers at 6:30 PM, a Christmas tree lighting, and a showing of Polar Express at the Civic Center Auditorium.
Before You Hit the Streets in Amarillo This Halloween, Read This
Halloween in Amarillo offers fun from historic neighborhoods to new build zones — but with nighttime revelry comes risk.
Don’t Miss the U.S. Capitol Tree’s Stop in Amarillo on Nov. 9
Amarillo will welcome the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on November 9 from 4–6 PM, as the massive red fir named “Silver Bell” pauses on its cross-country tour.
From Warm to-Freezing: Your Guide to Fall in Amarillo, Texas
Fall in the Texas Panhandle can flip from warm and sunny to cold and windy in minutes. In Amarillo, you might wear shorts one day and a coat the next. Here are key tips to stay prepared.
Chilly Nights Ahead in Amarillo: Time to Bring Your Plants Inside
The fall chill is here in Amarillo, and your outdoor plants need a safe move indoors before the sub-50 °F nights hit. Give them light, clean them off, and protect your blooms.
Free jazz nights in Amarillo: Don’t Miss the Last Two Jazztober events
Amarillo has become an unexpected hub for jazz, offering two free festival-style events each year: June Jazz and Jazztober. The final two nights of Jazztober (Oct 21 & Oct 28 2025).
Move Over Pickleball: Amarillo Welcomes Padel’s Fast-Paced Smash
Amarillo has embraced the latest paddle sport craze — padel, a hybrid of tennis and squash played in an enclosed court.
Why Some Think Texas Chainsaw Massacre Happened Near Amarillo
Rumors place the horror in Central Texas, South Texas, or even near Amarillo, but the massacre never occurred. The iconic house was relocated to Kingsland, and Leatherface was a fictional figure loosely inspired by Ed Gein.