Amarillo TX

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

A major Layne’s Chicken Fingers deal brings 44 new units to West Texas, Amarillo could be part of the plan.

The Tascosa Belles bring Amarillo pride to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Learn when to watch and how the local team earned its spot.

The ongoing construction of the Claude and Fermi Data Centers in Amarillo has sparked a lively discussion among locals and transient workers alike. Concerns have been raised about the potential influx of transient workers to the town and the impact this could have on local housing and hotel rates. Questions are also...

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Center City of Amarillo is marking the anniversary of the end of Prohibition with a speakeasy-themed fundraiser in downtown Amarillo. The event will be held Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Paramount Recreation Club in The Barfield, which organizers describe as the building’s...

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police have arrested a suspect in connection to a double homicide that happened Sunday morning on N.W. 9th Avenue. Police say on Sunday morning, officers were sent to the area of N.W. 9th and N. Travis on reports of shots fired and people fighting. When...