Ultimate Convenience Classic: Pop a tray in the oven for National TV Dinner Day! Commemorating Swanson’s revolutionary 1953 launch of aluminum foil trays packed with turkey, cornbread stuffing, peas, and sweet potatoes, today honors the frozen meal that transformed American dinner culture. Embrace the nostalgia and eat dinner in front of your favorite show tonight!
Patriot Day! Today marks a sacred day of remembrance across our nation. On Patriot Day, we honor the 2,977 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and salute the extraordinary bravery of our first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who risked everything. Flags are flown at half-staff as we observe moments of silence, reaffirming our commitment to unity, compassion, and resilience.
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The Christmas in October Holiday Market in Amarillo, TX, is scheduled for Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The event is a gift and craft show hosted by Sharing Hope Ministry at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex in the South Exhibit Hall
- Location: South Exhibit Hall, Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX 79101.
- Dates & Times:
- Friday, Oct. 24: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
- Saturday, Oct. 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Admission: Weekend admission is typically $8.00 at the door (Cash, Credit, or Venmo); children 12 and under are usually free.
- Highlights:
- Shopping: Over 100 unique booths featuring home décor, boutique clothing, jewelry, and handmade items.
- Bake Sale: Known as the largest bake sale in the Texas Panhandle, featuring decorated cookies, cakes, pies, and specialty mixes.
- Special Events: Past years have included a “Ladies Night Out” VIP shopping event and photo opportunities with Santa.
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Why Attend?Proceeds from the market directly benefit Sharing Hope Ministry, a nonprofit that provides resources and support to incarcerated women and those in recovery. - Highlights:
Thank you so much for participating in our HOLE IN ONE FOR HUNGER on Patriot’s Day–Friday September 11, 2026 at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course in Canyon, Texas. There will be two flights available. Please be sure to click on the button for which flight you prefer; 8 am or 1:30 pm. Your participation allows us to “STOP HUNGER START LEANING & Provide HOPE” to over 1600+ children within the boundaries of Canyon ISD.
Oh!! And be sure to bring some extra cash for raffles and other fun events happening that day!!
Questions? Call Cindy 806-433-9957
The community is invited to gather at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial for a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Honor guards from area fire departments, law enforcement agencies and other public safety organizations will pay tribute to the heroes and victims of Sept. 11, 2001.
9/11
From: Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center
4111 S. Georgia
350-8387
Tim Reid
Executive Director
Join us as our local first responders come together to honor the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on September 11, 2001.
Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., we invite our community to gather at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial (4111 S. Georgia St.) for the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Ceremony.
This event will honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, recognize the courage and dedication of first responders, and celebrate the unity and resilience that continue to define our nation.
Everyone is welcome, families, friends, neighbors, schools, veterans, first responders, and community organizations. Together, we will reflect, express our gratitude, and reaffirm that we will never forget.
The Honor Guards of the Amarillo Fire Department, Amarillo Police Department, Potter County Sheriff Office, Potter County Fire-Rescue, Randall County Sheriff’s Office, Randall County Fire Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the public safety and support agencies of Potter and Randall Counties invite you to stand with us as we pay tribute to the heroes of September 11, 2001.
May we remember those we lost, honor those who served, and come together as one community to ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.
Tim Reid
Executive Director
FBI Unit Chief Retd
Texas Panhandle War Memorial
4111 S. Georgia
Amarillo, TX 79110
806-350-8387
The mission of the Texas Panhandle War Memorial is to “Honor, commemorate and memorialize the service and sacrifice of Veterans through education and public events.”
To Remember Every War, To Remember Every Service Member, To Remember is to Honor
FIRST RESPONDERS — PLEASE JOIN US!
On Friday, September 11, 2026, Schooler Funeral Home invites all first responders to join us for a Patriot Day Brunch, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until we run out of food!
We are located directly across the street from the Texas Panhandle War Memorial, and we’ll have coffee ready by 8:00 a.m. for those participating in the Memorial Service across the street. Stop by before or after the service—we would be honored to have you.
Come and go as your schedule allows. Take-out boxes will also be available for those who need to grab breakfast and get back on the go.
As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, this is our small way of saying thank you to the first responders who serve and protect our community each and every day.
We appreciate your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment to the Texas Panhandle.
Schooler Funeral Home
4100 South Georgia
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Toddler Tracks is for explorers aged 5 and under and a caregiver. Wildcat Bluff will host a nature-themed storytime, do a craft or hands-on activity, and go for an optional nature walk on Libb’s Trail. This program will be held indoors if weather is below 40 degrees. Toddler Tracks is the second Friday of the month with two time slots at 9 am and 10 am. Included with admission, free for members.