Panhandle families, seniors can access assistance, resources Tuesday and Wednesday at Amarillo Civic Center
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Residents across the Texas Panhandle can get help with utility bills and connect with community resources during a two-day event this week at the Amarillo Civic Center. The Community Connections Resource Fair & Utility Blitz, hosted by 2-1-1 of the Texas Panhandle and United Way of...
Alec Purdy leads Amarillo High swimmers with two golds at Region I-5A meet
With all his goals attainable going into this weekend’s Region I-5A swim meet, Amarillo High’s Alec Purdy made sure he was going out with as much style as possible. Not only that, but he also, made sure some AHS teammates came up with him. In his senior year,...
Fire near West Amarillo Boulevard, North Hughes Street impacts traffic, school Monday
The Amarillo Fire Department responded early Monday afternoon to a fire along the edge of Amarillo Lake, near North Hughes Street and NW 5th Avenue.
Amarillo City Council To Meet Tuesday
The Amarillo City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 623 South Johnson on the third floor. The Council will consider several zoning requests for property at North Western & Hastings, Southwest 9th and Buena Vista and at Southeast 40th & Mirror. The...
‘Wildhorse’ fire burning in North Heights area of Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Crews are battling a grass fire in the North Heights area of Amarillo. The fire started around 12:40 p.m. in the wooded area that used to be Amarillo Lake -- south of Amarillo Blvd., north of the railroad tracks, and east of N. Hughes Street.
Beloved Pizza Restaurant Set To Close More Than 250 Locations
This pizza chain plans 250+ store closures nationwide, raising questions about whether Amarillo or Canyon locations could be affected.
Area cemetery accused of burying person in wrong plot
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — An area cemetery has been accused of burying a person in the wrong place, and two lawsuits have been filed in Potter County District Court. According to court documents filed in the 320th Judicial District Court in Potter County, Llano Cemetery is being sued for allegedly burying a...
Many fires under control in New Mexico, Texas Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Multiple agencies are working to contain fires that have broken out in eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle. Crews are working to contain a fire near the McLean airport in Wheeler County. Officials say the McLean Fire Department, Shamrock Fire Department, and Wheeler Fire Department...
Texas–Oklahoma Panhandle Weather Alert: Amarillo, Guymon See Near-Normal Temps and Limited Snow Valentine’s Day...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, Texas – Valentine’s Day weekend travel across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles is expected to remain mostly uninterrupted, as a near-normal winter pattern limits the threat of disruptive snow,...
Amarillo police investigating body found at 3rd and Airport Blvd
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Police Department is investigating after a body was found this morning. Police responded to a report of a person found dead on Southeast 3rd near Airport Boulevard. Officers found a 72-year-old man dead at the scene. At the time, there is no indication of...
