Potter-Randall Appraisal District’s 1987 Contract Sparks Controversy Over Voting Power
A decades-old contract is causing fresh headaches for the Potter-Randall Appraisal District (PRAD), with local critics and some board members questioning whether Potter County has any real say in how the joint district is run. A popular local Facebook page, Take It in the Gas, has recently been calling out...
Man wanted on probation violation arrested following chase with Amarillo police
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A man wanted for probation violation has been arrested after a brief chase with Amarillo police. According to the arrest report, 46-year-old William Raymond Armistead III was arrested by Amarillo police on a probation violation for burglary of a habitation stemming from 2024. The report says...
De Vries leads RockHounds past Amarillo
Leo De Vries put on a hitting clinic for elementary school students during the Midland RockHounds’ Security Awareness Day on Tuesday afternoon.
From Fried Pies to a Coffee Roaster: The Amarillo Businesses That Built This City
Before the big box stores moved in, Amarillo had its own chip brand, a coffee roaster, a bread factory, and a Levi's plant. Here are the businesses that defined a generation.
Amarillo Area CASA receives $7,000 grant from Texas Bar Foundation
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo Area CASA has received a $7,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support its advocacy work for children in foster care. According to Amarillo Area CASA, the funding will help cover staff attendance at the CASA Conference and provide technology upgrades for the organization.
Soddies Five-Game Win Streak Snapped By First Place Midland
MIDLAND, TX (April 28, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (10-12) fell to the Midland RockHounds (17-5), 11-8, Tuesday at Momentum Bank Ballpark. The Soddies could not hold on to an 8-2 lead midway through the fifth inning, eventually losing by three runs. Hits were hard to come by on...
Goodwill Career Resource Center to host financial literacy series
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Goodwill’s Amarillo Resource Center is offering financial literacy classes to community members next month. It is partnering with Amarillo National Bank for a four-part series of classes covering banking services, fraud prevention, credit management, and budgeting. Jahnel McClain, regional manager of Goodwill Workforce Development, says...
The Fried Catfish at This Texas Soul Food Spot Is Fried to Perfection With...
You know how some fried catfish comes out pale, greasy, or just sad? This place does the opposite. The crust is golden and shatters when you bite into it, giving way to tender, flaky fish underneath. It is the kind of crunch that makes everyone at the table stop talking for a minute.
Donations decline as demand stays high at High Plains Food Bank
The High Plains Food Bank is seeing a drop in food donations while continuing to serve a record number of families across the Texas Panhandle.
Potter County Official Appointed to State Board
Potter County Tax Office Chief of Staff Jake Collier has been appointed to serve on a state board. Earlier this month, Collier was appointed by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Board of Directors to serve on the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Advisory Committee. In his new role, Collier will serve among a number of other stakeholders from the motor vehicles industry and tax...

















