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What is Giving Tuesday and why is it important? Here's what to know

Giving Tuesday was launched in 2012. Nonprofit leaders say the annual philanthropic event helps bring in new donors and record donations.

Sunray’s Armando Lujan nominated for Dave Campbell’s Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year

Sunray’s senior quarterback/defensive back, Armando Lujan, is currently one of 10 finalists for Dave Campbell’s Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year.

Opinion: Canyon ISD voters resoundingly reject tax increase for second time

After reviewing the CISD website and meeting recordings, I do not believe there was a robust public discussion of CISD cost cutting measures.

Opinion: Changing times

Forces at work in any enterprise call for constant adaptation to a changing environment, shifting priorities for meeting evolving needs, understanding goals and performance improvement for attaining those goals,

Eastern New Mexico women’s basketball gets the win over Oklahoma Panhandle State Saturday

The Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds picked up their sixth win with a 91-38 win over Oklahoma Panhandle State Saturday in Portales.

Lady Buff Thanksgiving Classic results

CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - The Lady Buff Thanksgiving Classic concluded Saturday at the First United Bank Center. West Texas A&M beat Adams State Friday night, 72-48. On Saturday, Adams State played UT Permian Basin, and Adams State got a close win, 68-65. The Lady Buffs continued play Saturday afternoon against New Mexico Highlands, winning 74-65.

What I saw at Texas-Texas A&M: Scenes from an essential college football rivalry’s return

Scenes from the long-awaited renewal of the Texas-Texas A&M rivalry, which ended in Longhorns jubilation after days of Aggies anticipation.

Amarillo Wranglers announce Corey Wogtech as new head coach

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Wranglers have named Corey Wogtech as their new head coach, effective immediately.

High Plains Food Bank preparing for annual Together We Can Food Drive

The High Plains Food Bank is partnering with NewsChannel 10 for the annual Together We Can Food Drive next week.

Missing ingredient: Horns and Aggies renew storied and bitter rivalry after more than a decade

Ricky Williams won the Heisman Trophy and set the NCAA’s all-time rushing record during an illustrious career with the Texas Longhorns. Another highlight? Getting

'Walking in the Air' themed concert at WT among week's entertainment

Utilizing aerial silks, dancers will soar over the orchestra; additional dancers will perform at the foot of the stage. The performances also will feature the WT Symphony Orchestra, the WT Chorale, the WT Collegiate Choirs, all from WT’s School of Music, as well as Tascosa High School’s Les Chanteurs.

Did the 1st Thanksgiving happen in Palo Duro? Library of Congress documents it

According to the Library of Congress, a similar feast of gratitude took place in May 1541 in what is now Texas.

Candy Cane Lane to host annual Thanksgiving snowball fight between the Grinch and Santa

The fun starts at 6 p.m. with free pictures. Learn more about other places and events you can find Santa Chrys in December in Amarillo.

Amarillo High takes down Randall in Yellow City Classic Championship

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo High Sandies defeated the Randall Raiders, 65-50, to claim the Yellow City Classic Championship.

PHOTOS: A drone's eye view of 'foodscapes,' from cattle to soybeans to shrimp

Traveling to 36 countries and 5 oceans, George Steinmetz (and his drones) take us on a food tour in his new book Feed the Planet: A Photographic Journey to the World's Food.

Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show set for Dec. 3 to 5

The IDEAg Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show provides farmers and ranchers a place to network, learn and grow and see the latest in equipment.

‘Inaugural Sneaker Ball’ bridging fellowship and casual kicks

I enjoy fellowshipping with one another. I love people, and I usually travel to events outside different cities, different states, and this time, I just said I want to do something here for

Amarillo police SVU seeks community's help to ID assault suspect

Police are looking for information or possible video footage after a woman who was walking to work Sunday reported she was attacked from behind.

Benedictine, Mercy sisters dedicate decades to children

Five Benedictine and Mercy sisters celebrated major milestones in their religious life this year. 50 years Sister Deborah Troillett, RSM, a native of Little Rock, graduated from Our Lady of the Holy Souls School and Mount St.

City of Amarillo announces Thanksgiving holiday service schedule

The City of Amarillo has announced its Thanksgiving holiday service schedule which includes temporary closures and changes.

Bonfire won’t burn before Aggie/UT game

An Aggie student-led off-campus Bonfire in Robertson County set for this Friday is being postponed due to an ongoing burn ban. Robertson County Emergency

Texas Thanksgiving travel weather will be mostly sunny and mild

Thanksgiving Day across Texas will be mostly sunny and mild, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service. Travel weather across Texas on Thanksgiving Day appears rain free, with highs ranging from the 50s around Amarillo to the 80s in Brownsville. Dallas and most of West Texas will also see temperatures in the 50s on turkey day.

Third-round high school football playoff pairings for schools from the Texas Panhandle

Here is a look at the entire round-three high school football schedule for Amarillo and the surrounding areas.

Regional semifinal game times & locations across the Texas Panhandle

Few teams are lucky enough to make it to the second round of the playoffs, and only the best of the best make it to the third.

Amarillo Buc-ee's grand opening date set before Christmas

Buc-ee's newest Texas travel center is anticipating a grand opening date of December 16, which is much earlier than the 2025 expected opening date.

Amarillo Zoo seeking Christmas tree donations

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Zoo is seeking old, retired and fake Christmas tree donations ahead of the holiday season. The zoo is asking the community to bring trees of any size, shape or color. The tree should not come with ornaments or lights, but a pre-lit tree, working or not, is allowed.

Tascosa football makes it to regional final for first time in four years

The Tascosa Rebels have found success late in the season, securing their spot in the third round of the playoffs for the first time in four years.

Officials working crash involving car and train near McCormick and Mescalero

Due to a crash involving a car and a train, Randall County officials are asking the public to avoid the area near McCormick road and Mescalero Trail.

WATCH: Politics Today for the week of Nov. 24

On Nov. 24, the episode of Politics Today on KAMR Local 4 News, Anchor Andy Justus reviewed multiple recent political developments and topics of interest in the Amarillo area.

How to responsibly shop online amid Holiday Season

With the Holiday season comes lots of deals and online shopping to ensure everyone gets the perfect gift. With the increase in online shopping during this season there’s also an increase in

You can get paid $2,500 to shop at Costco for a week

Attention Costco shoppers! How would you like to get paid $2,500 plus a free Costco membership to shop at your favorite store?

Chuck Woolery, former host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and more, dies

Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the

Frisco Wakeland leaves no doubt, cruises past Cedar Park for first-ever state title

Wakeland became the first Frisco ISD volleyball team to ever win a state championship as Lee had kills on the final two points to break a 23-23 tie in Set

Area round high school football recap: Canadian drops 60, Tascosa knocks off Saginaw & more

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The second week of the high school football playoffs is here, and the competition is only getting tougher. View scores and highlights from throughout the Texas Panhandle and beyond below.

See the future! Picks for every high school football playoff game in the Amarillo area

Here are sports writer Randall Sweet's picks for second round high school football playoff games featuring teams from the Texas Panhandle.

SMU Trustee Richard Ware II to keynote December commencement ceremony

DALLAS ( SMU) – SMU trustee Richard Ware II '68 will be the featured speaker at SMU’s December Commencement Convocation on Saturday, Dec. 21. The ceremony, scheduled for 9 a.m. in Moody Coliseum, will be streamed live at https://www.smu.edu/live.

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