3 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Came From Amarillo
Amarillo celebrities, Texas Panhandle stars, surprising famous people—these three names prove big talent can come from small towns.
Where Amarillo Locals Buy Fresh Beef Instead of Grocery Stores
Amarillo sits in the heart of cattle country, yet many residents still buy their beef at grocery stores. Here are several places where you can buy fresh local beef directly from ranchers and local markets.
Electric scooters being stolen on WT campus, police report
Police at West Texas A&M University in Canyon are warning the community about electric scooters being stolen on campus. "We continue to receive multiple reports of electric scooter thefts occurring across campus over the past couple weeks and months," with incidents continuing as of March 18, the university's police...
Randall County Sheriffs Made Monday Arrests For DWI, Assault & Federal Hold
Randall County Sheriffs Deputies arrested Isaac Herrera Monreal, age 23 Monday at 2:19am for Driving While Intoxicated, bond was set at $1,500. Bond was set at $500 for Steven Lee Garcia, age 31 who was arrested Monday at 5:58am for Public Intoxication and Assault Causing Bodily Injury to a Family Member. Randall...
City of Amarillo participating in joint hazmat training exercise
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The City of Amarillo Office of Emergency Management, in collaboration with local first responders, is participating this week in joint hazardous materials and law enforcement training exercises with the 6th Texas Civil Support Team. The training is meant to strengthen partnerships among...
Bag filter malfunction results in release of carbon black from Borger carbon facility
Officials with Orion Engineered Carbons LLC reported that a malfunction at its Borger facility resulted in the release of carbon black.
Amarillo man pleads guilty to 2022 shooting death of juvenile
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A man will spend 10 years in prison for fatally shooting a juvenile in June 2022. Police were called out to a home in the area of Southwest 7th Avenue and South Jefferson Street on reports of a shooting. When they arrived at the scene, officers...
Two men killed in South Dallas Street shooting; families remember victims
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Two men are dead following a shooting on South Dallas Street on Sunday. The families spoke about the losses and how they plan to keep their memories alive. Virgil Lee Thompson’s family described him as a hard worker, family man and all around great person.
Dumas Highway closed due to head-on collision involving a semi truck
A fatal accident involving an SUV and a semi-truck has closed the southbound lanes of Dumas Highway early Monday morning.
Amarillo High teacher Theresa Miller named Chick-fil-A National Teacher of the Year
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A longtime Amarillo High School teacher is getting national recognition after being named Chick-fil-A’s National Teacher of the Year. Business teacher Theresa Miller, an educator for 27 years, was honored Tuesday during a surprise ceremony at Amarillo High School. The event included her...
