Don Harrington Discovery Center to launch ‘Dinosaurs in Motion’ exhibit
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A new dinosaur exhibit is coming to the Don Harrington Discovery Center (DHDC). Its newest “Dinosaurs in Motion” exhibit features 14 fully interactive, life-sized metal dinosaur sculptures originally created by artist John Payne. Guests will have access to lever and pulley systems to...
Amarillo area colleges report growth with spring 2026 enrollment numbers
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - With the spring semester underway, Amarillo area colleges and universities have released their most recent enrollment numbers. The primary focus of enrollment data shifts each semester. Fall numbers are often used to highlight the initial student population, while spring numbers represent...
Thomas E. Creek Remembrance Ceremony hosted by Amarillo VA Health Care System
The Amarillo VA Health Care System announced it will host its annual Thomas E. Creek Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, marking 57 years since the medical center's namesake died while saving the lives of his comrades during combat in Vietnam.
80° Temps and Wind Raise Fire Threat Across Amarillo
Warm winter, dry ground, wind gusts — Amarillo faces rising wildfire danger as temps climb into the 80s this week.
Amarillo City Transit sets public meetings for transportation plan
City of Amarillo officials announced that Amarillo City Transit has drafted the Coordinated Public Transit — Human Services Transportation Plan, and is asking the Amarillo community to review the plan to improve transportation options for all.
Fermi America pushes ahead on Project Matador buildout
Fermi America is pressing ahead on multiple fronts at its 11-gigawatt Project Matador energy campus outside Amarillo, Texas, and reports progress on large-scale nuclear development, as well as major financing and natural gas equipment milestones ... Read More » The post Fermi America pushes ahead on Project Matador...
TTUHSC doctor urges frequent STD testing as Amarillo ranks high in cases
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — With Valentine’s Day prompting many to think about safe sex, a doctor at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center is urging people of all ages to get tested regularly for sexually transmitted diseases, especially in Amarillo. According to CDC data, Amarillo is ranked 47th...
3 sentenced in 2024 shooting death in north Amarillo
The Amarillo Police Department reported that three people who were connected with the shooting death of Everardo Guadalupe Leal in 2024 have been sentenced.
Texas A&M Forest Service awards millions to Texas fire departments including in the Panhandle
Texas A&M Forest Service approved an additional $14 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments. Multiple departments in the Panhandle will be receiving $35,000 each from these grants.
Man indicted in Amarillo for alleged federal cocaine charge
One man has been indicted in a Amarillo Federal Court on an alleged cocaine distribution charge.
