WATCH: Funeral service for 15-year-old Amarillo girl shot, killed on New Year’s Day
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The funeral for a 15-year-old Amarillo girl shot and killed on New Year’s Day was held Tuesday morning. ABC 7 News streamed it live on abc7amarillo.com, our YouTube channel, and Facebook page. Alan Jackson's rendition of Amazing Grace was played as Brynlee's family entered...
Amarillo Branch NAACP holds town hall on community safety after recent youth fatalities
The Amarillo Branch NAACP announced it will hold a town hall panel discussion focused on community safety Thursday, Jan. 15 at St. John's Baptist Church, located at 2301 NW 14th St.
Only One Denny’s Left in Amarillo After New Closure
Amarillo is down to its final Denny's location. Following the 2024 closure of the Georgia Street site, the Denny's at Exit 76 (Flying J/Airport Blvd) has permanently closed due to rising rent and declining profits
Storybridge invites community to annual MLK Jr. book drive
Storybridge is inviting the community to its annual book drive from Jan. 16 through Jan. 19.
Amarillo Parents: The Perfect Low-Commitment Way to Introduce Your Littles to Youth Sports
It seems that as the new year has started we are looking for things to do around Amarillo. We need to find something fun for everyone. There ends up being a lot for the older kids to do. There are, of course, fun stuff for the adults. It's often the...
Folk Duo Sturtz Brings a Touch of Serenity to HPPR’s Living Room Concert Series
High Plains Public Radio is excited to announce our second Living Room Concert of 2026, inviting the community to experience the acoustic folk stylings of Sturtz on Wednesday, January 14 at Chalice Abbey (2717 Stanley St.) in Amarillo. This performance features a paired-down lineup of Andrew Sturtz on lead vocals and...
‘She had a good heart’: Family & friends honor the life of Brynnlee Hampton
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - 15-year-old Brynnlee Hampton of Amarillo, lost her life after ringing in the New Year, now family and friends want her to be remembered for her infectious smile and kind heart. Gordon Melton, Brynlee’s grandfather, says Brynnlee was his little girl, as she was the first granddaughter....
Lego Fans & Card Collectors Finally Get Their Weekend in Amarillo
We have plenty of different conventions that roll through Amarillo, but many times, it seems they're knife shows or gun shows. Very rarely are they for hobbyists. All of that seems to be changing, though. There are several collector shows that are getting ready to come through town, and I...
Amarillo College awarded grant to expand short-term workforce training in ‘high-demand fields’
Amarillo College announced it was awarded a grant for $500,000 to help expand short-term workforce training in "high-demand business and technology fields."
Winter Weather Alert Issued As Snow Set To Hit Texas
Much of Texas has had above-average temperatures since the holidays, but National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists warn that cold air could return temperatures to more usual levels for this time of year, with snow also likely. The forecast comes after Texas had an unusually warm Christmas weekend. Temperatures in...

















