Around Texas

Amarillo’s dining scene gets a boost: Texas Rose Steakhouse has launched its new location at 5050 S Coulter, replacing the former Rib Crib. After weeks of speculation, it’s finally ready.

Amarillo’s old Munchies location isn’t dead — the drive-thru portion is being converted into a Lupita’s Express, bringing a familiar name back to 3rd & McMaster.

Need to wrap presents in peace? Canyon Library hosts a gift-wrapping event Dec 6. They provide supplies, you bring paper. Perfect for hiding presents until gift time.

Mark your calendar: APD’s community Christmas tree event is Saturday, Dec 6. Bring a favorite ornament, enjoy cookies & cocoa, write a letter to Santa, and get your photo with Blue Santa.

Things are still rough for big box retailers.

Remember those weekend family meals at Grandys? With only a handful left, it’s like walking into a time capsule of comfort food nostalgia.

What if you could buy a U.S. state? Taking the State of Texas’ economy and land value we estimate it at about $3.5 trillion — which means the roughly $38 trillion national debt could buy this many Texases.

Amarillo delivery drivers have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season, and a few hopes they’d love customers to keep in mind.

Renamed in 1907 by cereal magnate C.W. Post, the little town of Post, Texas started as a utopian model community, experimented with rainmaking, boomed on oil in the 1960s — but its population has shrunk to about 2,600 today.

Make sure a family in need knows about Amarillo’s Northside Toy Drive toy giveaway on Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. at Palo Duro High School. Children ages 2-12 must be present to select a gift themselves

Amarillo’s Tascosa Drive-In ends its season on December 13 with a big Christmas movie marathon—featuring Zootopia 2, The Grinch, Fred Claus, and Red One. Carloads cost $30 if you already have their sticker.

Running out of time before Christmas? Amarillo parents can enjoy a helpful break on Dec. 19 while kids enjoy dinner, activities, and winter-themed fun.