State senate candidate, AC Board of Regents member arrested second time for DWI
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A state senate candidate and member of the Amarillo College Board of Regents was arrested a second time for DWI. Court records show Johnny Joe Betancourt was arrested Friday for Driving while intoxicated-2nd offense. According to the Amarillo Police Department, an officer saw an SUV...
RaceTrac Coming Soon to Amarillo
RaceTrac plans to open an Amarillo store bringing jobs and expanding the city’s booming convenience store scene.
15-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot by Teen Allegedly Waving Gun in Car on New Year’s...
A 15-year-old Texas high school student was fatally shot by another teen accused of waving a gun inside a car following a party on New Year’s Day, authorities said. The shooting unfolded while Brynnlee Hampton was heading home with seven other people in Amarillo after midnight on Thursday, January 1, according to...
Belly Dump Trailer Leasing in Amarillo
Belly Dump Rentals & Sales | High-Quality Trailers in Texas. At Canyon Ridge Leasing Co. Inc., we offer reliable belly dump trailer rentals and sales across West Texas and beyond, designed to handle tough hauling jobs for industries like construction, roadwork, and mining. With trailers built to transport bulk...
Two book lovers celebrate their proposal at Burrowing Owl Books
New Year's Eve and New Year's are two of the most popular times to see proposals take place.
Illegal Dumping Surge Hits Borger as City Offers Free Disposal Op
Borger is warning residents after 3,200 pounds of trash were dumped in a neighborhood. Learn how illegal dumping hurts the community and what free disposal options are available
Funeral arrangements announced for 15-year-old Amarillo girl killed on New Year’s Day
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Funeral arrangements were announced for a 15-year-old girl killed in Amarillo on New Year's Day. Visitation for Brynlee Hampton's family will be from 5-6 p.m. Monday at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Hillside Christian Church. Hampton...
New Amarillo area businesses opened in 2025
2025 brought a wave of new businesses opening their doors, adding new options for dining, shopping, and community events.
Amarillo Weather Update: Gusty Winds Peak Late Morning Into Early Afternoon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, Texas – Strong southwest winds are ramping up across the Texas Panhandle this morning, with gusty conditions expected to peak late in the morning and early afternoon, creating travel concerns and...
Canyon City Commission To Meet Tuesday
The Canyon City Commission will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 in the City Hall at 301 16th Street. The Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider and take appropriate action on a specific use permit to operate an Accessory Building Sales and Display Business at 112 US Hwy 60. They will also consider and...
