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2026 Texas School Ratings: A-F accountability ratings for Texas Panhandle districts

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the state's 2026 accountability ratings on Friday, assigning performance grades to public school districts across the Texas Panhandle. Published on txschools.gov, the A–F grades evaluate public schools across the state largely on the State of Texas Asse
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32nd Coors Tournament of Champions heads into final day with six alive to hoist...

Looks like the 32nd Annual Coors Tournament of Champions will take a page out of one of the world’s most famous golf tournaments to determine the champion on Sunday. Golfers playing The Masters annually say the tournament “doesn’t start until the back nine” on Sunday. Well,...
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Harlequin books bringing Route 66 romance tour on wheels to Amarillo

The "Romance on Route 66" cross-country tour celebrating the iconic highway's 100th anniversary is set to swing through Amarillo this week. OnAug. 18 and 19, Harlequin (on wheels!) will stop in Amarillo, traveling from Chicago to Santa Monica and stopping at Walmart stores in 10 cities across the nation, in its debut A
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TxDOT Amarillo ‘Know Before You Go’ report for the week of Aug. 17

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation’s Amarillo District released its “Know Before You Go” report on this week’s lane closures, including closures on State Loop (SL) 335 and US 287. According to TxDOT, road closures and detours expected throughout this week include: Monday, Aug.17 Tuesda
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The Big Red Barn Learning Center announces new overnight childcare in Amarillo.

Working a non-traditional schedule in Amarillo? The Big Red Barn Learning Center is launching evening and overnight childcare starting in September to support busy parents on the night shift.
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Power outage in Canyon affecting water pump stations in northern areas

CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Canyon Police Department reports that a power outage is affecting Xcel Energy customers in the northern area of Canyon. According to CPD, the outage is affecting customers in Madison Park and Spring Canyon. Officials added other areas could also be affected. CPD stated that Xcel is aware
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Chick-fil-A location offers free coffee to parents Aug. 18-19

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A Chick-fil-A restaurant location is offering parents a free iced coffee after dropping off their kids at school for two days next week. The location on South Coulter Street, by providing the code “Mission Complete” via the drive-thru, will offer parents free iced coffee from 6:30 a.m. to
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Hobby Lobby stops carrying Homecoming mum supplies, shocking Texas crafters.

If you were planning on making your teenager's Homecoming mum this year, you might need a new shopping spot. Local shoppers report Hobby Lobby has permanently stopped selling mum supplies.
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Canyon ISD developing plan to modernize facilities, generate utility savings

CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - Canyon Independent School District announced Friday it is making plans to modernize its facilities and improve utility efficiency. The facilities modernization plan is expected to generate about $13 million in utility savings over the next 20 years. Under the plan, the district would partner with
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Local school district increases pay rates for substitute teachers

The Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips Consolidated Independent School District announced that substitute teachers will receive new daily pay rates.

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