In ALT’s ‘Silent Sky,’ a female astronomer charts her own course
Times have indeed changed as we look back at earlier times, when women weren’t allowed to an express an idea or voice any opinion. It’s hard to imagine a woman, with a hearing impairment, taking part in a feat as huge as the universe, charting the stars without today’s technology and abilities. But one woman at Harvard Observatory dared to gaze beyond the obstacles...
Heart of the High Plains: Fill With Hope prepares for summer
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The mission of Fill With Hope was started back in 2011 by the nonprofit Canyon Hope Ministries, and the organization has been operating as Fill With Hope. Canyon Hope Ministries started after a group of moms saw the need in the community to feed those at CISD who were not getting […]
Amarillo students earn OSU agriculture scholarships
Two Potter County students were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2026-2027 academic year. Maddie Barnett of Amarillo, studying Animal Science, received the Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship, and Lainey McCubbin, also of Amarillo and studying Animal Science, received the Clyde R. Evans Annual Scholarship. In addition, Barnett was recently elected to membership into The...
Amarillo Fire Department responds to Saturday grass fire on east I-40, injures 1 firefighter
The Amarillo Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire on vacant land in the 6000 block of East I-40 on Saturday.
2 women killed in head-on crash on I-40 in Gray County
GRAY COUNTY, Texas — Two women were killed in a head-on crash on I-40 in Gray County. The crash happened around 2 p.m. Sunday, west of McLean. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Dorothy Guinn, 81, of Pampa, was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes. Her 2013...
Texas Is Becoming an AI Powerhouse And Workers Are Concerned
Texas AI growth is accelerating, and Amarillo could be at the center of job changes as workers question automation and protections.
Amarillo Shred-It Day 2026: Protect Your Identity
Don't let your old tax documents become a scammer's lucky break. Join Amarillo Crime Stoppers for the 19th Annual Shred-It Day on April 11th. Bring your sensitive papers to 2727 SW 45th and support local crime-fighting!
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 4/6/26:. Drivers can expect various lane closures on FM 1912 from US 60 to Masterson Road for patching operations. The work is expected to be completed by Thursday, April 9. Throughout the...
1887 Fest Amarillo: Battle of the Bands & Bart Crow
Get ready for 1887 Fest! Join Shark Beach and Yolo's as they team up on April 18th for an all-day Battle of the Bands featuring 8 local acts and headliner Bart Crow. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for kids, with proceeds helping local veteran charities.
TxDOT Amarillo reports roads clear on I-40 near McLean after wreck
UPDATE: 6:30 p.m. AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation reports that at around 6:25 p.m., the roads are clear and open for traffic. Original Story AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation in Amarillo reports that eastbound I-40 is closed near mile marker 140...
