Learning from our injuries, long after they have healed
Early one morning a few days before Thanksgiving, when I was headed into Polk Street Methodist Church to speak to their men’s breakfast group, I learned how hard Methodist concrete can be. In the pre-dawn darkness, I hooked my right toe under a bumper curb and splatted face-forward on the sidewalk. I’m sure the...
Film Fight: ‘Amarillo College has chosen to scapegoat Sharpened Iron Studios’
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The fight over a lease between Amarillo College and Sharpened Iron Studios (SIS) heated up Friday. The studio responded to the Board of Regents decision to terminate the 50-year lease agreement between AC and the studio claiming SIS failed to "comply with the requirements of the lease"...
Amarillo student competes at National SkillsUSA Texas Conference
The AmTech Career Academy announced that four of its graduates represented Amarillo and the state at the 2025 SkillsUSA Texas National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta.
Opinion: Putting customers at the center of Texas’s energy future
We introduced Xcel Energy’s $6.3 billion five-year investment plan for Texas and New Mexico last fall, with a commitment to invest in the Texas Panhandle’s energy future. These investments put customers at the center of everything we do, and we’re delivering on that promise. The Texas Panhandle is experiencing...
TxDOT Amarillo ‘Know Before You Go’ traffic report for upcoming week
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — TxDOT Amarillo “Know Before You Go” Report for the week of 6/30/25:. The right lane of SH 136 at FM 293 will be closed for patching operations. The right lane of SH 136 at FM 293 will be closed for patching operations. The...
Sod Poodles offers taste of Hawaii at ‘Luau Night’ Saturday
The Amarillo Sod Poodles are set to host the community at "Luau Night" Saturday facing the Arkansas Travelers, featuring a special menu item.
Panhandle Veterans Expo comes to Amarillo for the first time
The Texas Veterans Land Board and Texas Veterans Commission are bringing resources for veterans and active military all under one roof for one day.
What’s Next For Amarillo’s Beloved Hooters Horse Statue?
Earlier this week, we reported that Hooters had closed its doors in Amarillo. Employees were blindsided, learning the news through a text. According to a comment on our Facebook page, the employees thought that someone was coming in and taking over the franchise, not closing it. Unfortunately, that wasn't the...
AC Fire Academy prepares to host physical ability training
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo College Fire Academy will soon be holding practice sessions for their upcoming physical ability test. These practice sessions will take place on July 9 and 12 at 9 a.m. The test, which is among the requirements for admission, involves prospective students engaging in simulated...
These 30 Stunning (And Expensive) Homes Are For Sale In Amarillo
We've all seen the beautiful homes of Amarillo. Wolflin, the Colonies, Lake Tanglewood. They're big, gorgeous, and priced out of range for most of us. However, it doesn't stop us from daydreaming about owning one of them one day. We wonder why anyone would ever sell one of them, but they do, and we pine for a way to...
