Amarillo City Council To Meet Tuesday
The Amarillo City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 623 South Johnson on the third floor. The Council will consider several zoning requests for property at North Western & Hastings, Southwest 9th and Buena Vista and at Southeast 40th & Mirror. The...
‘Wildhorse’ fire burning in North Heights area of Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Crews are battling a grass fire in the North Heights area of Amarillo. The fire started around 12:40 p.m. in the wooded area that used to be Amarillo Lake -- south of Amarillo Blvd., north of the railroad tracks, and east of N. Hughes Street.
Beloved Pizza Restaurant Set To Close More Than 250 Locations
This pizza chain plans 250+ store closures nationwide, raising questions about whether Amarillo or Canyon locations could be affected.
Area cemetery accused of burying person in wrong plot
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — An area cemetery has been accused of burying a person in the wrong place, and two lawsuits have been filed in Potter County District Court. According to court documents filed in the 320th Judicial District Court in Potter County, Llano Cemetery is being sued for allegedly burying a...
Many fires under control in New Mexico, Texas Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Multiple agencies are working to contain fires that have broken out in eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle. Crews are working to contain a fire near the McLean airport in Wheeler County. Officials say the McLean Fire Department, Shamrock Fire Department, and Wheeler Fire Department...
Texas–Oklahoma Panhandle Weather Alert: Amarillo, Guymon See Near-Normal Temps and Limited Snow Valentine’s Day...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, Texas – Valentine’s Day weekend travel across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles is expected to remain mostly uninterrupted, as a near-normal winter pattern limits the threat of disruptive snow,...
Amarillo police investigating body found at 3rd and Airport Blvd
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Police Department is investigating after a body was found this morning. Police responded to a report of a person found dead on Southeast 3rd near Airport Boulevard. Officers found a 72-year-old man dead at the scene. At the time, there is no indication of...
Nightcap Run-Rule Shutout Highlights Day Two in Tennessee
CANYON, Texas – The #8 Lady Buffs dropped their first matchup of the day to McKendree before rebounding with a run-rule shutout in the nightcap over Palm Beach Atlantic during the second day of the Chattanooga Invitational at Warner Park. The Lady Buffs close out the weekend on Sunday...
Amarillo, Texas Weather Alert This Monday: Dry Air, High Winds, Fire Risk Peaks
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Texas weather turns volatile fast this February morning, with dry winds already stirring dust and grass.Fire danger builds quickly across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles today, triggering a Red Flag...
Drivers Speak Out on Amarillo’s Worst Intersections
Amarillo drivers shared the intersections that test their patience daily, from endless red lights to confusing four way stops.

















