Man accused of kidnapping, assault sentenced to 7 years on federal illegal re-entry charge
A man facing charges of aggravated assault and kidnapping in Potter County was sentenced to more than seven years in prison on Thursday in relation to a separate federal charge, after he pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry after deportation in November 2025.
Delaware lands 4-star QB commit Julian Reese II
Delaware lands its first-ever 4-star prospect in Amarillo, TX native Julian Reese II. The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens moved to the FBS in 2025, and one year later, they have their highest-rated recruit in history. Julian Reese II, a four-star quarterback prospect according to On3 Sports, announced his commitment...
Buc-ee’s Pays Well But Enforces A Dress Code That Bans Visible Tattoos And Unnatural...
Buc-ee's pays well for gas station work, but there's a catch. The chain enforces a strict dress code that bans visible tattoos, dyed hair, and most piercings. Employees say the job is more demanding than it looks.
1 in custody following standoff with Amarillo police in Ridgecrest neighborhood
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - One person is in custody following a standoff with Amarillo police in the Ridgecrest neighborhood near 34th and Bell. Police say family contacted police for a person threatening suicide and that they may have been armed. Amarillo Police Department and the Amarillo Fire Department were on...
Potter County Grand Jury indicts man accused of stabbing woman in the neck
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A Potter County Grand Jury indicted a man on aggravated assault after being accused of stabbing a woman in the neck. Documents say Treyvon Lee Washington was indicted by a grand jury on Thursday for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he was accused of stabbing a woman July 29.
Former United Supermarkets employee indicted in fraudulent returns scheme
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A former United Supermarkets employee accused of making thousands of dollars in fraudulent returns over a 15-month period was indicted . A Potter County grand jury indicted Larrry Joe Pena on a charge of theft of property valued between $2,500 and $30,000. According to court...
Duncan Soup Project grows from one pot to thousands of servings, honoring Amarillo dentist
What started with one pot of homemade soup in an Amarillo kitchen has grown into an effort providing meals and encouragement to people facing difficult times.
Morning storms will taper as heat returns to the South Plains
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Scattered showers and thunderstorms pushing southward across the Panhandle and into the northwestern and northern South Plains are expected to gradually taper off over the next few hours through Friday morning, with no severe weather anticipated. Another cluster of storms near the Amarillo area
Texas DPS investigators awarded for preventing Canyon 4th of July attack
The Texas Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigation Amarillo Division (CID) was awarded for their efforts in in preventing the Canyon 4th of July attack.
Lawrence Lake Force Main Improvement Project causes closures, delays on Western St.
The City of Amarillo reports that the Lawrence Lake Force Main Improvement Project will cause traffic delays and closures on Western Street due to construction.
