City of Amarillo talks 2025-2026 budget, tax rate increase, water projects, business agreements in...
The Amarillo City Council is set to meet Tuesday to discuss multiple budget proposals, including for the city and the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, as well as local water updates, job training programs and land sale agreements, among other items.
West Nile virus confirmed in Armstrong County horse, Parmer County
The Texas Department of State Health Services reported cases of West Nile virus in a horse in Armstrong County and a mosquito in Parmer County, adding to the list of confirmed instances of virus activity in the Texas Panhandle in 2025.
WATCH: West Texas A&M announces $5 million donation to College of Engineering
CANYON, Texas (KVII) — West Texas A&M announced a $5 million gift to the College of Engineering. It's the largest single gift to date for the engineering college. The gift is from a foundation that wishes to remain anonymous. The "challenge grant" requires the university to obtain a minimum...
After Fire, Unique Toys Amarillo Prepares to Reopen
After a fire forced its closure, Amarillo’s Unique Toys is nearly ready to reopen. The store hopes to welcome back families in early October—just in time for holiday shopping.
Potter County Sheriff’s Arrests For Sunday
Potter County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Yoandra Avila Cabrera, age 45 Sunday at 1:37am at Amarillo Blvd and Alabama for Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Under the age of 15. Deputies arrested 42-year-old Brandy Jay Ayers Sunday at 11:40amin the 1000 block of South Jackson for Criminal Trespass. Deputies...
Rabies confirmed in skunks, bats in Texas Panhandle counties
According to updated information, the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed 12 cases of rabies found in animals throughout the Texas Panhandle.
SWAT Responds to Major Police Incident in Amarillo
Amarillo’s Loop 335 was blocked by SWAT after a tense standoff with a 75-year-old man, ending peacefully with police intervention.
HTeaO Brings Back the Flavor That Tastes Like Fall
Pumpkin spice may rule fall, but HTeaO is shaking things up with a seasonal flavor that proves autumn isn’t only about pumpkin.
TxDOT: Expect ramp closures at Tascosa Road, Loop 335 this week
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to ramp closures at Tascosa Road and Loop 335 this week. Starting Sept. 9, the eastbound Loop 335 exit ramp to Farm-to-Market 1061 (Tascosa Road) will be closed from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. for work in the area.
Rhea Lana’s consignment sale offers free shopping for foster families in Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A creation that started in 1997 has now grown coast to coast from California to Florida. The annual Rhea Lana’s consignment sale is underway in Amarillo at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. The event affords foster families who need additional baby gear or clothes...