Amarillo man who refused to serve prison sentence extradited from New Jersey
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A man who went to extraordinary lengths to fight his conviction has been brought from New Jersey to Potter County to serve his sentence. In 2020, Edward David James was charged with assault on a family member by impeding breath or circulation. The report from Amarillo...
Police say Amarillo man threw girlfriend down stairs after learning of pregnancy
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A grand jury decided that there was enough evidence to formally charge an Amarillo man for an assault he committed in June. Jabadrious Razhawn Williams, 24, is charged with aggravated assault causes serious bodily injury, a second degree felony. In Texas, a second-degree felony can be...
Amarillo Rock Climbing House Closes for Good
Amarillo’s favorite climbing spot, ARCH, has officially closed — leaving the local community heartbroken and saying goodbye to years of adventure, fitness, and friendship
Potter County Deputies Made Arrests Thursday For Drugs, Assault & Burglary
Potter County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 19-year-old Aryana Gabrielle Bougher Thursday at 11:33pm in the area of Southwest 6th and Hughes for Possession of Marijuana, more than two ounces and Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group-2, bond was set at $3,500. Deputies arrested Timothy Lloyd Clem, age 36...
No More Pit Stops: Amarillo Parks Restrooms to Close Nov. 15
Starting Nov. 15, 2025, the City of Amarillo will close all public park restrooms until March 2026 — a decision made to prevent winter pipe damage, but one that leaves families scrambling for alternatives.
City of Amarillo details shelter, transportation, Code Blue Warming Station information for cold weather
The City of Amarillo reminded community members of shelter information, transportation, and support services with the arrival of cold weather in the region, particularly during overnight hours.
Umbarger celebration spotlights St. Mary’s Murals at 80
Eighty years ago, Italian Prisoners of War painted murals on the white walls inside St. Mary's Catholic Church in Umbarger. Parish members don't want that part of their history to be forgotten, so they are planning activities to commemorate the POWs work. "The generations are progressing; I think with each...
No school Friday for Pringle-Morse CISD due to water outage
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Due to a water outage, Pringle-Morse CISD will cancel school on Friday, Nov. 7. No further information was given as to what caused the water outage or how long it will last.
Why Some Think Texas Chainsaw Massacre Happened Near Amarillo
Rumors place the horror in Central Texas, South Texas, or even near Amarillo, but the massacre never occurred. The iconic house was relocated to Kingsland, and Leatherface was a fictional figure loosely inspired by Ed Gein.
John Smithee, longest-serving Panhandle lawmaker, won’t seek reelection after four decades
The story has been updated with additional information and because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. Rep. John Smithee, R-Amarillo, announced Friday that he will not seek reelection to the Texas House after four decades in office, concluding one of the longest tenures in Panhandle history. Smithee, 74,...
