Breezy, but cooler for your Monday!
Winds are gusting over 40 mph as we start out our morning, but there’s good news for two reasons! One: the winds are on the backside of a cold front, meaning lower temperatures today, and two: the winds will eventually calm!. Winds will lighten up through the day, settling...
Mesa County deputy honored by multiple Texas fire agencies
Amarillo Fire Department driver Matt Moss states, “And that's whenever it kind of started sitting down with me that, you know, like, man, this guy just just discarded every piece of property that we had in the back of that thing.” “Through a process, the association was able to cover his rental car expenses to get...
One taken to hospital after large fire at Amarillo home
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — One person was taken to the hospital for not having enough oxygen after a large fire at an Amarillo home on Friday afternoon. The Amarillo Fire Department responded to a significant structure fire at a single-story residence on 1405 N Polk at about 4:25 p.m.
Texas Panhandle residents urged to prepare for severe weather events
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Texas Panhandle is no stranger to extreme weather, with conditions ranging from wind and fire to floods and snow. Such severe weather can lead to significant damage to homes and cause power outages. Max Dunlap from the Office of Emergency Management emphasized the importance...
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum faces 149 fire code violations, seeks help for new site
CANYON, Texas (KVII) — A recent report from the State Fire Marshal's Office has revealed 149 fire code violations at a local museum, ranging from blocked hallways to electrical wiring issues and excessive storage of combustible items. Museum spokesman Mark White acknowledged the challenges ahead, stating, "Our staff...
The Strange City Near Amarillo, Texas With No People; Just Machines
The Texas panhandle is home to several art installations and odd roadside attractions. The most famous of these exist along Route 66. However, there is one not far from Amarillo, Texas. It's a city that isn't inhabited by people but by machines, and it isn't hard to find. The City...
South Texas is way too dry. Here’s when rainier weather is expected to arrive.
San Antonio has received only 0.05 inch of rain so far this April, but chances of storms will rise as we head into the end of the week.
After Rumors, TikToker Offers Clear Description of the Serial Killer In Texas
Rumors about a serial killer running rampant in Texas have been circulating for several years. Austin, Texas, is known for its motto of "Keep Austin Weird," its vibrant Sixth Street, and the famous SXSW festival. There’s not much negative to say about Austin—except perhaps for a well-known lake named Lady Bird Lake.
The Massive Pink Granite Dome in Texas That “Peels” And Makes Strange Noises
Many East Texans have an Enchanted Rock story. Rock climbers tackle its cracked face. Campers come for some of the state’s darkest skies, and geologists study its 1 billion-year-old pink granite. Meanwhile, the Tonkawa, Apache, and Comanche peoples have been weaving this dome into their traditions since long before...
Amarillo Fire Department: 1 transported to hospital after unintentional fire on North Polk Street
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - One person was transported to the hospital following a unintentional residential fire on North Polk Street Friday afternoon. On Friday, April 11 at around 4:25 p.m., crews observed heavy flames and smoke showing from the rear of a home. A primary and secondary search confirmed there...
