High school volleyball regional championship recap
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for – regional championship time! Take a look at how our final three local volleyball teams competed tonight! 3A Division I Regional Champioship Bushland 3 sets Holliday 0 sets 4A Division II Regional Championship Randall 3 sets Canyon 1 set For the latest Amarillo […]
Thomas sparks Buffs to home-opening 59-37 win over OPSU
West Texas A&M used a starting lineup of Amarillo-metro players, highlighted by the return of former Randall All-State point guard KJ Thomas, to trap Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 59-37 Monday evening in the home opener at the First United Bank Center. Thomas scored a game-high 13 points in his first game with the Buffs, appearing in 14 minutes and converting 5-of-8 field goals and 3-of-4 three-pointers with 4 rebounds, an assist and a steal. Kemper Jones, a power forward from Canyon, pla
181st District Court judge honored by Texas Judicial Council
The Texas Judicial Council recognized the Honorable Titiana D. Frausto and the 181st District Court in September for their commitment to excellence in judicial adminstration.
Man sentenced to 14 years in prison after plea accepted on federal cocaine charge
A man who filed a plea agreement connected to a cocaine possession charge was sentenced to 14 years and one month in prison on Tuesday.
First United Bank gives major gift to Rockrose Sports Park in Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Kids, Inc. has announced a major gift from First United Bank will go to support the Rockrose Sports Park in Amarillo. Kids, Inc. says in recognition of the “generous gift,” one of the flag football fields at the sports park will be named First United Bank Field.
Businesses and organizations offering free food on Veterans Day
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Businesses and organizations in Amarillo are offering free breakfast and food to veterans and active-duty military members in observance of Veterans Day on November 11. Bubba’s 33. Bubba’s 33 in Amarillo is offering a free meal to veterans with a military I.D. The restaurant...
Keith Grays, longtime North Heights advocate and Amarillo business owner, dies
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo is mourning the loss of Keith Grays, a longtime North Heights resident, business owner and community advocate whose voice was often heard on issues affecting neighborhoods, schools and families across the city. Grays was known for speaking up about conditions in North Amarillo, challenging...
Amarillo woman charged with boyfriend’s murder says she grabbed knife during argument
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A woman charged with her boyfriend's murder told Amarillo police she grabbed a knife during an argument. Makena Romero, 22, was arrested Friday morning at the Aspen Apartments. She's accused of killing 28-year-old Jordan Barnes. According to the criminal complaint, Romero called 911 around 3:40...
Amarillo fire crews contain early morning storage building fire
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo fire crews contained an early morning storage building fire near Southwest 1st Avenue and South Crockett Street. The Amarillo Fire Department says crews responded to the fire just after 3 a.m. When they arrived, firefighters saw smoke and flames coming from the back of the...
Panhandle Gives Organization Highlight-Tralee Crisis Center
Every year, the Amarillo Area Foundation hosts the Panhandle Gives event that begins on the Monday before Thanksgiving and ends on Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving. This year the dates are November 23 through December 1. During this event, local non-profit organizations are eligible to participate and all...

















