Event Calendar

 45th Annual Christmas Roundup: A Holiday Market Tradition

November 7-9 | Amarillo Civic Center

Kick off your holiday shopping season at the 45th Annual Christmas Roundup, benefiting the educational programs of the Amarillo Museum of Art!

 Shop from over 200 merchants, enjoy cocktails and live music, and take part in festive fun all weekend long, November 7–9 at the Amarillo Civic Center.

World Championship Ranch Rodeo

TxDOT Hosts #EndtheStreakTX Event to Reduce Traffic Fatalities  TODAY!

Good morning, everyone! Please see the media advisory regarding our #EndtheStreakTX event at Hodgetown Stadium.

We will have a 45-foot banner on display to showcase the impact that traffic crashes can have on those involved.

We will see you there! Please let me know if you have any questions!

MEDIA ADVISORY

MARILLO DISTRICT

Texas streak reaches tragic 25 years of daily deaths TxDOT urges public to #EndTheStreakTX

Nov. 6, 2025

AMARILLO – Every day for the past 25 years, someone has died in a crash in Texas.

There have been more than 91,000 lives lost in traffic crashes since Nov. 7, 2000. This Friday will mark 25 years since the last deathless day on Texas roads.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) calls on everyone to help finally #EndTheStreakTX. Ending the streak will require every single driver to consistently make safe decisions every time they get behind the wheel.

*In the Amarillo District in 2024, there were 8,419 traffic crashes, resulting in 99 fatalities and 365 serious injuries.

We all want to get to our destination safely. If everyone remembers who they are as Texans behind the wheel and drive kind, courteous and safe, then we can save lives.

To drive this point home and make it tangible for everyone, a 45-foot banner will be on display to show the impact that traffic crashes can have on those involved. Local law enforcement and TxDOT staff will be in attendance to speak about the importance of practicing safe driving techniques and how it can save lives.

For media inquiries, contact Jason Britsch at jason.britsch@txdot.gov or (806) 356-3256.

*The information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3). This information was received and processed by the department as of 9/19/24. The Amarillo district consists of the following counties: Armstrong, Carson, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Gray, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Potter, Randall, Roberts, and Sherman.

The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, maritime, rail and public transportation across the state.

Connecting You with Texas

TxDOT Newsroom

Thank you,

Jason Britsch

Public Information Officer

Texas Department of Transportation

Amarillo District

5715 Canyon Drive
Amarillo, Texas 79110

(806) 356-3256 O

jason.britsch@txdot.gov

X: @TxDOTAmarillo

Open from September 20th – January 9th at the Don Harrington Discovery Center.

Calling young artists and inventors! Immerse yourself in the mind of Leonardo da Vinci– building, sketching, testing, and designing, just like the “Renaissance Man” himself. Hands-on activity tables explore his contributions to art, science, anatomy and engineering. Will you recreate da Vinci’s work, or add an exciting twist that’s all your own?

Included with membership or general admission.

Leonardo’s Lab, a traveling exhibit, was developed by Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) and produced in partnership with the Sciencecenter (Ithaca, New York).

Live and in person, come see Travis Roberts and the band back at the Goldenlight Cantina! Ashton Naylor opens the show. Come see some rocking country music at one of Amarillo’s historic venues. Tickets on sale now! Grab them now. They’ll be gone quick.