Only One Denny’s Left in Amarillo After New Closure
Amarillo is down to its final Denny's location. Following the 2024 closure of the Georgia Street site, the Denny's at Exit 76 (Flying J/Airport Blvd) has permanently closed due to rising rent and declining profits
End of a Seven-Year Journey: Amarillo’s Favorite Giant Consignment Sale Is Closing for Good
There are times when you feel special, being let in on a little secret in Amarillo. The crazy thing is, this really wasn't a secret to a lot of people. It was to me, because I was not moving in the circles that needed to know. A "Cool Club" for...
42nd annual Tri-State Open Chili Championship to be held Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The 42nd annual Tri-State Open Chili Championship will be held this Saturday in Amarillo. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. at the Rex Baxter Building at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. Admission is free, but tasting cups are $5. There will be a live auction, silent auction and music...
Amarillo East Branch Library offering Spanish as 2nd Language classes
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Public Library East Branch will offer Spanish as a Second Language classes starting this Saturday. The library says Jan. 10 will kick off its Intermediate Level 2 Spanish class. Level 2 classes will be held every other Saturday at 10 a.m. Level 1 classes...
Potter County man sentenced to 19 years
A Potter County man has been sentenced to approximately 19 years with four years of supervised release for a drug-related charge.
Cheapest gas stations in Amarillo
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
The check that wouldn’t clear: Amarillo woman arrested for 1998 warrant
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A woman’s past came back to haunt her in an unexpected form: a warrant. The 60-year-old woman was pulled over in Amarillo in December 2025. The officer ran her name and found that there was a warrant for her arrest out of Deaf Smith County and took her into custody.
Randall County development to offer 61 new townhomes to address Amarillo housing demand
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A new single-family attached development is currently under construction in Randall County, inside the city limits of Amarillo. Before actual construction work could begin at the site off of Georgia Street, Llano Realty had to work with the city of Amarillo, as there were concerns regarding...
Motorcycle rider killed in collision with SUV in Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas — A 24-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision with an SUV at the intersection of Bushland Avenue and Western Street on January 7, 2026, according to the Amarillo Police Department. The incident occurred around 6:14 p.m. when the SUV turned in front of the motorcycle, resulting in...
Amarillo committee to address criminalization of homeless
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) -The Lived Experience Advocacy Committee will host a community meeting Jan. 20 to find solutions for the criminalization of homeless individuals. Amarillo’s Continuum of Care Program (COC) works to address homelessness through strategic planning, resource coordination and funding. The committee...

















