Amarillo Braces for First Snowfall: Timing Still a Mystery
When will Amarillo’s first snow hit? Forecasts say anything from this afternoon to overnight.
Alerts Issued as Texas Could See Snow Through Thursday
Meteorologists are still uncertain where the heaviest snow bands will set up with the incoming winter weather.
Helping cancer patients find comfort, care and community
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Harrington Cancer & Health Foundation is a beacon of light, providing many resources to help cancer patients and their families. "Going through cancer is rough, and that’s an understatement. Our goal is to try to make that path a little smoother — whether that’s helping someone navigate...
Amarillo Library book sale this weekend
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Friends of the Amarillo Public Library will host a Discount Brown Bag Sale, offering an end-of-year bargain on books and media Friday through Sunday. Shoppers can fill a grocery-sized bag for $5 per bag, or $4.50 per bag when they bring their own reusable (non-paper)...
Mom drops wrongful death lawsuit she filed against Amarillo ISD after daughter’s death
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A mother dropped the wrongful death lawsuit she filed against Amarillo ISD after her daughter died from an allergic reaction she had at school. According to the motion to dismiss, Chelsea Acosta "no longer wish(es) to pursue the matter at this time." But she asked...
Couple Missing Since Thanksgiving After Failing to Return Home to Texas Following Family Celebration
Authorities in Texas are asking for the public’s help in locating an elderly couple who vanished after leaving a small town on Thanksgiving. On Sunday, Nov. 30, officials issued a Silver Alert for 81-year-old Linda Lightfoot and 82-year-old Gary Lightfoot after the Texas Department of Public Safety joined the ongoing...
Tyson Announces Plant Closure, Shift Reduction
On November 21, Tyson Foods announced it will close its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, and also convert its Amarillo, Texas, facility to “a single, full-capacity shift.” The reason for these changes given in the press release from Tyson was “to meet customer demand” so that “production will be increased at other...
Winter Weather: Click here to see school delays/closures
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — School districts are delaying the start of classes Thursday because of the snow in the forecast. Below is the list of districts that have notified ABC 7 News.
Tyson’s Amarillo Layoffs and Q4 Numbers Add Context to Lexington Closure as Beef Struggles...
When Tyson Foods announced last month it would close its longtime beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, the news sent shockwaves across the state and prompted sharp responses from local and state officials. But the same corporate announcement also included another major development — one affecting more than...
Is Layne’s Chicken Fingers Coming to Amarillo?
A major Layne’s Chicken Fingers deal brings 44 new units to West Texas, Amarillo could be part of the plan.

















