Amarillo family welcomes newborn on New Year’s Day
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — At 12:33 a.m., Marisa and Joshua Burgett welcomed the newest addition to their family, baby Baylen. Baylen weighed 8.5 pounds at birth. She was originally expected to arrive on January 6, but Marisa said she had a feeling her daughter would arrive early. KVII. “I...
Make-A-Wish Texas Panhandle grants 18 wishes in 2025, seeks volunteers and funds
AMARILLO, Texas. (KVII)---Make-A-Wish Texas Panhandle has continued its mission of bringing joy, strength, and unforgettable moments to children battling critical illnesses. In 2025, the organization granted 18 wishes, ranging from dream trips to special experiences, each representing a child's courage. Denay Hooks,...
Panhandle area top 10 sports moments of 2025: Amarillo High wins coin flip to...
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Our Top 10 Biggest Local Sports Moments of 2025 continues! Sitting at No. 2 is the mind-blowing Amarillo High coin flip. We were all on the rollercoaster watching the Sandies’ unpredictable and improbable journey to the postseason. Due to an ineligible athlete on their roster, Amarillo...
Warm & cloudy start to 2026
Happy New Year! As we kick off 2026 this morning, upper-level moisture is keeping our morning temperatures from being too cool outside, however, we’ll still be warm this afternoon, with highs in the 60°-70°s despite cloudy skies. Winds will be slightly breezy, getting windier the further southwest you go.
Patsy’s Place celebrates 15 years of helping Panhandle women
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A program through Sharing Hope Ministry is celebrating its 15th anniversary helping women in the Panhandle. Patsy’s Place Transitional Home was created to assist women recently released from prison. The program provides food, clothing, and shelter, while helping women gain employment and...
Man accused of Canyon July 4th Parade attack set to undergo psychological evaluation
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo Division, the man accused of planning to attack people at the 4th of July parade in Canyon last year will undergo a psychological evaluation later this month. As previously reported...
Potter County Sheriffs Deputies Made Arrests Wednesday For Parole Violation & Threat To Publish
Potter County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 37-year-old David Jordan Andrews Wednesday at 5:24pm in the 5600 block of Southeast 3rd for a Parole Violation. Potter County Detention Center inmate Dyshaun Lavon Johnson was charged Wednesday with Online Solicitation of a Minor For Sexual Conduct. P-C-D-C inmate Ashton Paul...
BSA Health System welcomes its first baby of 2026
The first baby born at a BSA hospital in 2026 arrived shortly after midnight Thursday at the Hazel and Ross Wilson Women’s Center. Baylen was born at 12:33 a.m. Jan. 1 at the women’s center at BSA Health System, which serves Amarillo and the surrounding Texas Panhandle. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 8.2 ounces and...
Amarillo Police Were Called Tuesday for Shop Lifting, Theft Of Medication & Assault
Amarillo Police were called Tuesday to the Wal-Mart in the 5700 block of Amarillo Blvd for an Employee Theft or Embezzlement for the theft of a candle, Finger Nails, Various Apparel Items for both Men and Women and Food Items. APD was called to the 3800 block of Lenwood for the Fraudulent Use or Possession of a...
Amarillo Coffee Scene Shifts With PJs Closure
After opening in 2024, PJs Coffee has shut down its Amarillo shop, confirming rumors that spread across social media before Christmas.

















