Amarillo man chases deputies with knife, shots fired
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A man armed with a knife chased Potter County deputies Friday evening on the 3500 block of NE 22nd Street, according to authorities. During the incident, one person was shot. Officials have not released details about who was shot or the extent of their injuries. The...
Important Back-to-School Dates for Amarillo’s 2025-26 School Year
It's summertime in Amarillo, and going back to school is the farthest thing from your mind. The last thing you want to think about is packing lunches, checking if they’ve done their homework, or making sure you've signed all their paperwork. It's time to have summer fun, not school.
Texas Weather Watch: Storms With 70 MPH Winds May Hit Amarillo Saturday 7AM –...
Amarillo, Texas – A summer storm could slam the Texas Panhandle with soaking rain, wind gusts up to 70 mph, and dangerous lightning by Saturday evening. According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop Saturday afternoon and intensify through the evening, with a...
Lost Your Pup in Amarillo? These Steps Could Save the Day
It's every dog owner's worst nightmare. Somehow, your hairy Houdini finds a way to escape the house or the yard. You frantically search, but can't find them anywhere. It can happen to anyone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to give yourself the best chance at being reunited with your four-legged best friend.
The Bridge: Preparing kids for emergencies could save their lives
Amarillo police issue tickets, make arrests in racing and reckless driving operation. The Amarillo Police Department recently conducted an operation focused on racing and reckless driving. TxDOT to add flashing beacons at intersection of Arden and Loop 335. Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM CDT. TxDOT crews will...
Ceta Canyon strengthens emergency plans after deadly flood in Hill Country
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — In the wake of a devastating flood that claimed the lives of at least 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country, camp officials are taking significant steps to enhance safety measures. "Safety is number one, whether it be for the...
What Happened to Good Day Burritos in Amarillo?
If you travel along 45th towards Western in Amarillo, you have probably driven by a small yellow building. This building has housed many businesses over the years. The most recent business in this location was Good Day Burritos, which opened in October 2022 after Oscar's Burritos closed. On any given day, you would...
Amarillo Rolls Out AI Technology to Help Reunite Lost Pets with Their Families
The one thing about Amarillo is that most people love their pets. The hearts of pet lovers in Amarillo are HUGE! For most residents, their pets are like their children and are spoiled rotten. So when they go missing, pet parents panic. Common Ways People Try to Keep Pets Safe.
New Mexico Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Hail, 75 MPH Winds Threaten Las Vegas, Clovis, Amarillo...
Las Vegas, New Mexico – Isolated hail as large as ping pong balls and wind gusts up to 75 mph threaten parts of New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until midnight Friday. According to the National Weather Service, the watch is in effect for...
Legendary R&B group ‘Dru Hill’ having concert in Amarillo Friday
Legendary R&B group Dru Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and have some of the biggest songs in music.