Amarillo Police invite community to ceremonial swearing-in for new police chief
The Amarillo Police Department invites the community to a ceremonial swearing-in for its new police chief, Thomas Hover. The event is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Friday at the City Hall Council Chambers.
Best Pizza in Canyon: Pondeseta’s Guy Fieri Surprise
Is Guy Fieri at Pondeseta Pizza? The Canyon restaurant celebrates with the launch of their newest beer.
Reserve Parking at Amarillo Airport: New Prepaid Options
Traveling out of Amarillo just got easier. Rick Husband International Airport now offers prepaid parking in the long-term lot. Book online, scan in, and skip the stress of finding a spot before your next flight.
DoorDash Shutdown in Amarillo: New Weather Fee Announced
DoorDash took the unprecedented step of shutting down operations in Amarillo and Lubbock this weekend due to "dangerous conditions."
Amarillo police: Juvenile steals car, crashes into tree at Tascosa Golf Club
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police say a juvenile is in custody after stealing a car and crashing into a tree Friday morning. Around 4:30 a.m., a car was reported stolen while it was left running in a residential driveway. Around 7:50 a.m., police located the car and tried to...
Amarillo plans twin celebrations for Route 66 centennial and America’s 250th
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — On July Fourth, the United States of America is going to be celebrating 250-years. “From Amarillo’s perspective, what better way to celebrate that than the Route 66 Centennial as well, were having lots of celebrations,” said Hope Stokes Hoeffner, director of marketing for Visit Amarillo. I...
Potter County Tax Office names first ever Employee of the Year
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Potter County Tax Office named its first ever Employee of the Year. Mekkala Vaughn was named Employee of the Year on Wednesday during a ceremony at the Santa Fe Building. Vaughn is an assistant bookkeeper and motor vehicles clerk. “I’m truly honored and grateful...
Teen sentenced to 20 years for killing 2 after running red light at over...
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The teen driver responsible for a crash that killed two people after running a red light while driving over 80 miles per hour pleaded guilty Friday and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Dawson Pemberton was charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter and...
Clerical error in Potter County leads to budget deficit
A clerical error in Potter County has led to a $412,000 deficit in the county's budget.
Deputies safely resolve mental health call involving juvenile
A disorderly conduct call involving a juvenile experiencing a mental health crisis was safely resolved Wednesday, Feb. 4 at a residence in the 10100 block of Wajo Lane, according to the Potter County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched after receiving reports that a juvenile male inside the home was possibly...
