Amarillo Fire crews fight structure fire on Washington St., avoid area
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Fire Department reports crews are working a large structure fire Saturday night in the 4100 block of South Washington Street. According to officials, Washington Street is blocked in the area, and authorities are asking residents to avoid it. AFD said crews were dispatched at...
TxDOT Amarillo ‘Know Before You Go’ traffic report for upcoming week
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — TxDOT Amarillo “Know Before You Go” Report for the week of 9/8/25:. Expect various lane closures on State Loop (SL) 335 from SH 136 to US 87 for patching operations. Tuesday, Sept. 9. The left lane of BI-40 at US 60 will be...
Beyond the 72 oz Steak: The Forgotten History of The Big Texan
The Big Texan's history is more than its famous steak challenge. The original building was constructed from materials salvaged from a piece of Amarillo history.
Dalhart’s Aniston Pate signs global deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville
A Dalhart native and Dalhart High School graduate, Aniston Pate, has recently marked a major milestone in her country music career.
Athletic Republic Opens in Amarillo With Elite Sports Training
Amarillo’s new Athletic Republic offers specialized training for youth athletes and adults with programs designed to boost strength, endurance, and sports performance.
Amarillo officer receives ‘Officer of the Year’ award for bravery in Polk Street shooting
MCALLEN, Texas — An Amarillo police officer was recognized with an "Officer of the Year" award at an annual law enforcement conference held in McAllen on Saturday. Hayden McAdams was honored with the CLEAT Region 5 Officer of the Year award for his actions during the mass-shooting on Polk Street earlier this year.
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals sends Waco daycare owner’s murder case back to appeals...
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals this week denied a major point of appeal in former Waco daycare owner Marian Fraser’s murder case, but sent portions of the case back to an intermediate appellate court in Amarillo for further review of two legal issues. Fraser,...
Grief and the Courage to Forgive
This book may contain language, sexual content, and themes of grief and loss, which may be challenging for some readers. Reader caution advised. Hi, everyone. This is Mildred Rugger from Canyon, Texas, for the 2025 Fall Read of HPPR Radio Readers Book Club. As I did my usual pre-reading overview...
Randall County Sheriffs Office to hold 9/11 ceremony
The Randall County Sheriff's Office will be holding a 9/11 ceremony at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial.
Week 2: San Angelo Central vs. Amarillo
The Sandies get a 20-point win over the Bobcats, 41-21.
