Amarillo TX

Hayden McAdams, a former Potter County corrections officer, was honored on Sept. 6 by the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas as the Officer of the Year for Region 5.

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — One of the longest tenured annual events in the Texas Panhandle is preparing to get underway. Nine days of food, fun and fellowship for the 102nd Tri-State Fair & Rodeo at the Potter County Fairgrounds in Amarillo. “There’s all things to see and do, just...

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Fire Department reported that crews were called to a fire on westbound I-40 in west Amarillo on Monday. According to officials, a semi-truck with lithium-ion batteries was on fire on I-40 westbound. Crews were called out at around 1:52 p.m., and the fire has since been...

(Editor’s Note: This article has been edited to remove a video that included unlicensed content. We regret the error.) AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — As the parent of a special needs child, Palo Duro High School teacher and defensive line coach Ziggy Hood knows all too well the stigma and misconceptions surrounding...

Police arrest Amarillo couple for poolside public lewdness at Salt Fork Apartments, after Sunday drinks led to more than fun.

After an active Monday night, some light scattered thunderstorms are still being seen in the north but aren’t as severe to start the day. These should clear out, leaving us with mostly clear skies and warm temps for the afternoon. Later on in the day, we could see another...

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo police are asking for help finding a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint. Authorities said the incident happened on Sept. 1 just after 4 p.m. in the 2700 block of SW 6th Avenue. Officers were told that an unknown suspect entered the...

Texas Panhandle Centers on resources, services available for National Suicide Prevention Month. Texas Panhandle Centers on resources, services available for National Suicide Prevention Month. Hope Stokes Hoeffner shares details on fall festivities and events around Amarillo. Updated: Sep. 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM CDT....

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Cenikor has announced it will discontinue detox, residential, and recovery housing services in Amarillo due to reduction of HHSC funding in the Texas Panhandle. Cenikor is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing drug rehabilitation and mental health services. “This is one of the...

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Chloe Dyess, a student who transferred from West Plains High School due to mental health challenges, is at the center of a controversy involving allegations of bullying by her tennis coach. Her father, Wesley Dyess, claims the coach's behavior led Chloe to seek therapy. "Her...