Evacuations lifted near Greenbelt Lake as fire threatens structures
Mandatory evacuations have been lifted for those on the southside of Greenbelt Lake from FM 3257 to Highway 70, and south towards US 287.
Dairy Queen Is Giving Away Free Ice Cream in Amarillo
Dairy Queen is celebrating spring with Free Cone Day on March 19. Amarillo ice cream fans can grab a free vanilla cone as the Mint Oreo Blizzard returns for March.
Severe Wind Gusts, Extremely Critical Fire Weather, and Blowing Dust Possible Sunday
AMARILLO, Texas (Sunday, March 15th, 2026) — Powerful winds and dangerous fire weather conditions are expected to impact Amarillo, the Texas/Oklahoma Panhandles, and eastern New Mexico on Sunday as a strong cold front sweeps across the region, prompting a high wind warning, red flag warning and blowing dust advisory.
Amarillo, TX – Blowing Dust May Reduce Visibility Across Panhandle Through 2 PM Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, Texas — Blowing dust across the Texas Panhandle could significantly reduce visibility today as strong winds increase. According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, satellite data and...
The HUB will remain open overnight as warming station
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with Transformation Park announced that the HUB will remain open overnight as a warming station due to expected cold weather. The Hub is scheduled to reopen today at 7 p.m. and is located at 601 S Travis. Officials said, “Due to colder weather tonight, the HUB will stay open...
Hundreds celebrate 8-year-old battling leukemia with surprise birthday parade
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A surprise birthday parade meant for one little girl turned into a moment of support for Evalett, an 8-year-old battling leukemia. Evalett’s mom, Lydia Mendoza, organized the drive-by birthday parade, expecting a small gathering. Instead, hundreds of vehicles lined the street with balloons,...
Amarillo Kids Can Win $1,000 in This City Art Contest
Amarillo students can enter the Every Drop Counts calendar art contest, showcasing water conservation themes for prizes and a chance to be featured citywide.
Texas House District 87 Rep. Caroline Fairly launches new program
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Representative Caroline Fairly announced the launch of the inaugural Panhandle Student Leadership Program. According to Fairly’s team, the program is an immersive educational experience designed to inspire the next generation of civic leaders in House District 87. “How this will work is...
Amarillo Police reports missing girl has been located, home safe
The Amarillo Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a missing 12-year-old girl.
Power outages continue across Texas Panhandle due to high winds
Moore CO., Texas (KFDA) - Power outages are impacting several counties across the Panhandle due to high winds. According to Xcel outage map 30 customers are currently without power in Moore CO. Dallam County. The outage map also shows 1,877 customers were without power in Dallam CO. Power has been...

















