17-gigawatt Texas power project passes key hurdle for world’s largest private grid
Despite recent progress, crucial regulatory steps remain before reactor construction can begin.
Cold front sweeping Texas dropping temperatures 40 degrees, bringing golf ball-sized hail
Parts of Texas are in for some wild weather this week.
Punishing run game leads Canyon Eagles past Hereford in District 2-4A Division I opener
HEREFORD – A fast first quarter start followed by a strong third quarter catapulted the Canyon Eagles to a lopsided 52-7 win over Hereford during a District 2-4A Division I opener on a beautiful Friday night at Whiteface Stadium. The Eagles (5-1 overall) picked up where they left off...
Traffic Alert: Months long bridge work on I-40 in Amarillo begins next week
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A traffic alert impacting travelers on I-40 in Amarillo for the next few months. According to TxDOT, both directions of I-40 at Nelson Street will be reduced to two lanes starting Monday as crews perform bridge maintenance operations. The bridge work is expected to be...
City of Amarillo launches program to speed up dangerous structure demolitions
The City of Amarillo has completed its first demolition under a new program aimed at addressing dangerous residential structures faster and reducing the city's reliance on outside contractors.
North Amarillo petition seeks alcohol ordinance change to spur restaurants, jobs
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Some residents in north Amarillo are pushing for changes they believe could bring more restaurants, jobs and business development to the area — starting with a petition drive this weekend aimed at changing local alcohol sales restrictions. The effort is focused on parts of...
Stinky Fire debris cleanup gets green light
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Months after the Stinky Fire damaged homes and properties, debris is still scattered along roads and across affected areas. For residents, it is a reminder of what they lost — and that recovery is far from over. Now, Potter County has contracted with Lace...
Amarillo pulls away late for 24-14 win over Monterey
AMARILLO, Texas (KCBD) - The Monterey Plainsmen fell to 3-3 on the year, 2-1 in district, losing to the Amarillo High Sandies 24-14 Thursday night at Dick Bivins Stadium. Amarillo led 14-0 in the third quarter, until Monterey QB Jonah Reed connected with Noah Alexander for a 41-yard score, which cut the Plainsmen’s deficit in half.
Blue Bell Lone Star Scoop Tour stopping in Amarillo, Canyon next week with free...
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — United Family invites ice cream fans in the community to the Blue Bell Lone Star Scoop Tour at several Amarillo store locations, where Blue Bell will offer free frozen treats and fun giveaways. At each stop, Blue Bell will offer guests free frozen snack items and promotional giveaways until supplies run […]
Amarillo residents raise new concerns over water bills as utility audit continues
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Water bills in Amarillo are again drawing scrutiny months after the city’s switch to a new utility billing system, with some residents reporting unusually high water usage for August as they wait for the results of an independent audit. The concerns began after the...

















