Oklahoma Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Murdering Girlfriend at Texas Roadhouse While Fleeing...
AMARILLO, TX – An Oklahoma man, Mario Alberto Rodriquez, 33, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to the 2022 murder of his 23-year-old girlfriend, Marisela Mendoza, outside a Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Amarillo, Texas. The case also involved Rodriquez fleeing the scene with his two young...
The Hidden AI Threat Putting Amarillo Kids at Risk
Amarillo faces rising AI dangers. Parents urged to protect kids from unsafe apps as child exploitation via AI climbs nationwide.
The Midnight Armadillo of Amarillo
Halloween in Amarillo wasn’t just about costumes and candy corn. Every kid in town grew up hearing about The Midnight Armadillo—a glowing critter said to roll through town at the stroke of twelve on Halloween night.Some folks said it brought good luck. Others claimed it led people to buried treasure. But no one had...
Xcel pulls plug on 1,400 acre solar farm near Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Xcel pulled the plug on a proposed 1,400 acre solar farm near Amarillo after pushback from concerned homeowners and tough questions from ABC 7 News. The Oneida 2 solar farm was supposed to be built next to the Rolling Hills neighborhood off West Cherry Avenue.
Wiliams opens Cavalier men’s clothing store in Canyon
When Chris Williams opened a men's clothing store in Plainview two years ago, his 10-year goal was to open a second store. Williams must be an overachiever because he has reached that goal with his second Cavalier store debuting in September on the downtown Canyon square. Williams' store, on the east side of the...
Amarillo Gets Roasted Online, But The Truth Is Very Different
A viral TikTok roasted Amarillo with jokes about cows, dust, and tumbleweeds. Locals fired back, proving there’s more to this city than stereotypes.
NewsChannel 10’s Good News Edition – Episode 18
Report: Skeletal remains of Thomas Brown show blunt force trauma. Amarillo Crime Stoppers searching for man wanted on sexual assault, burglary charges. Amarillo Crime Stoppers searching for man wanted on sexual assault, burglary charges. 'The Wrap Up' Game of the Week: Canyon Eagles vs. West Plains Wolves. Updated:...
Historic Amarillo Building marks 100 years
The Historic Amarillo Building marked its 100th year anniversary with a celebration and new flag unveiling Thursday.
Experience Banana Ball at Hodgetown in April
The Savannah Bananas are bringing their unique Banana Ball style to Amarillo’s Hodgetown April 24–26. Fans can sign up for a ticket lottery to join the fun.
Don’t Miss These Haunted Movie Nights in Amarillo This Halloween
Amarillo’s Halloween movie scene heats up this year with classic and new horror at Cinergy and Tascosa Drive-In. From “Black Phone 2” to “The Exorcist,” enjoy marathons, double features, and all-night scares.

















