Amarillo police chief search narrows to three finalists
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) -City officials are selecting one of three finalists to lead the Amarillo Police Department after an extensive national search that emphasized public feedback. The finalists are Thomas Hover, Jimmy Johnson and Greg Stevens. The candidates were selected after a national search led by Public...
Potter County Deputies Made Arrests Tuesday For Drugs, Theft & Assault
Potter County Inmate Antwan Malik Bassett was charged Tuesday with Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon on an Alcohol Premises. Inmate Joshua Vladimir Bush was charged Tuesday with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group-1. Deputies arrested 31-year-old Johnathon Luke DalPiaz Tuesday at 3pm in the 200 block of...
Potter County Deputies Made Arrests Wednesday For Trespass and Indecent Exposure
Potter County Deputies arrested 25-year-old Davionne Latrell Black Wednesday at 2pm in the 1000 block of Amarillo Blvd West for Criminal Trespass. Clements Unit Inmate Robert Walter Allen, age 36 was charged Wednesday with Theft of Property between $750 and $2,500. Deputies arrested 27-year-old Javon Brown Wednesday...
Outbreak Alerts in MULTIPLE COUNTIES: November 25, 2025 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Parker,...
Source: Private Practitioner and State Animal Health Official. Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/21/2025; Horse Status: Euthanized;. Comments: This case is associated with the EHM outbreak that originated at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals and Elite Barrel Race...
Impact of proposed Visa, Mastercard settlement on Panhandle restaurants
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - With Small Business Saturday approaching, consumers are being encouraged to pay at Panhandle restaurants with cash instead of credit cards when possible. According to the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA), credit card swipe fees now average 2.5% per sale. The fee trickles down to consumers,...
Tyson Closes Nebraska Beef Plant
Tyson Foods has closed a beef facility in Lexington, Neb., and converted another such facility in Amarillo, Texas, to a single, full-capacity shift, the Springdale-based company announced. In a press release, Tyson said the “network changes” were “designed to right size” its beef business and position the company for...
Walter the Nutria makes a pre-Thanksgiving stop on Today in Amarillo
Calvin Rueda, wildlife educator with the Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, joined Today in Amarillo on Wednesday morning to introduce the crew to Walter the Nutria.
Transformation Park prepares first traditional Thanksgiving for residents
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Transformation Park staff is preparing a traditional Thanksgiving meal to feed residents. The shelter provides meals daily, but on Thursday, residents will get to enjoy a full holiday experience for the first time. Communications Director Mo Senteney-Dixon said staff are grateful the...
Vetsgiving delivers homemade Thanksgiving meals to veterans in Texas Panhandle
BUSHLAND, Texas (KVII) — Veterans serving veterans who may need a helping hand. Vetsgiving was established five years ago, and with the help of volunteers who go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure all veterans don’t go without over the Thanksgiving holiday, the tradition is growing out of a Bushland family's...
Amarillo Police Department officers donate $4,000 in bicycles for Northside Toy Drive
The Amarillo Police Officers Association (APOA) is helping make the holidays brighter for local children.

















