New Amarillo program to offer free bus rides to individuals experiencing homelessness
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo organizations are partnering to soon offer free city bus rides to individuals experiencing homelessness. Amarillo City Transit (ACT) and Partners of the Coming Home Program have created the Transit Access Partnership (TAP). Through TAP, people with a verified Clarity - Homeless...
New City of Amarillo pothole repair trucks improving efficiency
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo residents can expect smoother roads after the city purchased three new DuraPatcher pothole repair trucks. These trucks, worth a combined $923,445, were purchased in August of last year and began repairing potholes last month. Alan Harder, public works director, says he visited Denver...
Potter County Sheriff’s Arrests For Wednesday
Potter County Deputies arrested 25-year-old Tyjah Gurerra Wednesday at 5:50am on an out-of-county charge. Deputies arrested Nicole Marie Fletcher, age 40 on Wednesday at 10:49am on charges of possession of a controlled substance penalty group-1. Santiago Porras was arrested Wednesday at 1:30pm on charges of...
Crime Stoppers Fugitive Of The Week
Crime Stoppers Fugitive Of The Week Amarillo Crime Stoppers “Fugitive of the Week” is Alejandro Aleman-Solorzano, who is a Hispanic male, 35-years-old, 5-foot 9-inches tall, 130 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Crime Stoppers Fugitive Of The Week – Alejandro Aleman-SolorzanoAleman-Solorzano is wanted by the...
Amarillo Won’t Spray Your Yard For Mosquitoes. Here’s What They Will Do.
Mosquitoes have been a hot topic lately in Amarillo, Texas. The recent rains have made it seem like they're taking over. We're all trying to find ways to get rid of them. There are repellents, plants you keep around the yard, candles, and some even cut back on their alcohol intake because it can make them more...
Have You Seen This Unique Creature In Palo Duro Canyon?
Palo Duro Canyon is one of the most unique places in the Texas Panhandle. It's also the second-largest canyon behind only the famed Grand Canyon. Because of that, you're bound to find some things that are unique and native to the area. There is something there that is only found in three counties in the entire world,...
Randall County man indicted on multiple counts of indecency with a child
A Randall County man was indicted on multiple counts of indecency with a child.
Old Silos in Happy, TX Transformed Into Stunning Event Venue
There are plenty of different types of event spaces around Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle area. Places you can have a wedding, a work conference, or just a raging party. There are plenty of places to choose from. However, when it comes to those unique types of spaces, ones with...
Why Amarillo’s Street Names Will Make You Do a Double Take
If you spend any time driving around Amarillo, you might have the joy of discovering some really fun street names. Some look weird, some sound weird. It's pretty much the joy of living in Amarillo. Why Pittsburg Doesn’t Have an ‘H’. You might notice the street near Sam's...
How Historic Route 66 In Amarillo Has Changed In 20 Years
The Nat is an iconic store on 6th Street. It has a long history involving celebrities, concerts, and local lore says it's haunted. A store that started as a booth in The Nat and then found its own home on 6th Street is High Fidelity. High Fidelity is a wildly popular stop for shoppers on 6th Street, and that includes...