AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – On this episode of the Yellow City Rundown for the week of Jan. 19-23, we focus on the en banc hearing held over Brittany Holberg’s conviction, preparing for March elections, and the weekend winter storm.
We also dive into what happened in Amarillo on Jan. 23, 1928.
Top the Panhandle:
- En banc hearing held over Holberg conviction, death sentence in 1996 Towery murder
- The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard an en banc hearing, meaning all judges were present, over the reversed conviction of Brittany Marlowe Holberg for the murder of 80-year-old A.B. Towery Sr. in 1996.
- During the en banc hearing on Wednesday, Holberg’s legal team argued that if the informant’s testimony had not been considered material, the jury might have ruled differently in 1998. The team stated to the judges that they believe Holberg’s actions past the initial beginning attack against Towery could have been considered self-defense by the jury in 1998 if it were not for the informant’s testimony.
- The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard an en banc hearing, meaning all judges were present, over the reversed conviction of Brittany Marlowe Holberg for the murder of 80-year-old A.B. Towery Sr. in 1996.
- How to prepare for the upcoming March election
- The March election is quickly approaching
- The deadline to register to vote is Feb. 2.
- Early voting will begin on Feb. 17 and last 10 days; however, voting will officially start on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
- MyHighPlains.com has more information on what you need to do to cast your ballot online.
- The March election is quickly approaching
- Weekend winter storm brings closures, warming station information
- As the cold weather and snow arrive in the area, warming stations will be open for community members, and closures are beginning to roll in for the weekend.
- MyHighPlains.com has a full list of warming stations and closures online.
- Our weather team is closely monitoring the winter storm this weekend.
- As the cold weather and snow arrive in the area, warming stations will be open for community members, and closures are beginning to roll in for the weekend.
Panhandle Planner:
- Upcoming stories for the week of Jan. 26 through 30
- The regular city council meeting is on Jan. 27.
Route 66 Rewind:
- From The Amarillo Globe, Jan. 23, 1928
- Ida Chitwood, inventor of the “Texas Pecan Pie” and other notable recipes, held a cooking class in Amarillo
Weather Watch:
- From Chief Meteorologist John Harris
- Temperatures are dropping this weekend as Arctic air moves southward.
- Wind chills could be from 20 below zero to 10 above through Monday.
- Several inches with isolated areas receiving up to a foot of snow is possible.
For the latest Amarillo news and regional updates, check with MyHighPlains.com and tune in to KAMR Local 4 News at 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 p.m. and Fox 14 News at 9:00 p.m. CST.…