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1 dead after being struck by vehicle on I-40 service road

One person has died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing an I-40 service road near Hope Road on Dec. 26.
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Couple who got lost on their drive home from a Thanksgiving gathering believed to...

PANHANDLE, Texas (KFDA/Gray News) — A couple from Texas disappeared on their way home from celebrating Thanksgiving with their family. Five days later, they were both found dead next to their vehicle, far from their intended destination. Linda and Gary Lightfoot, ages 81 and 82, went missing Thanksgiving Day...
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Amarillo Is Getting Its Second Speakeasy—And It Opens on NYE

Prohibition cocktails, vintage vibe, hidden bar—opening New Year’s Eve.
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Amarillo, TX – Weather Alert: 70s Possible, Fire Danger Remains High; Officials Urge Caution...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, TX – Residents across the Texas Panhandle will see unusually warm and calm weather heading into the New Year, but officials say the conditions also bring an elevated fire risk that shouldn’t be...
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TxDOT shares updates on I-27 and SL 335 projects going into 2026

Several safety improvement projects on I-27 and State Loop (SL) 335 continue to make progress in the Amarillo district going into the new year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) said in a recent update. I-27 expansion to six lanes between Amarillo and Canyon What's been done: Crews recently completed the...
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City of Amarillo seeks volunteers, donations ahead of Point-in-Time Count

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The City of Amarillo is seeking volunteers and donations ahead of its 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on homelessness in the city. The PIT Count is a 24-hour snapshot of individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. City officials say the PIT Count helps guide...
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Ellison’s life revolves around showing pigs and softball

AMARILLO - Pigs and softball. That's the life of West Plains High School junior Ashten Ellison. "I show pigs and play softball," Ashten said. "That takes up all of my time. I quit a lot of other things to devote all my time to softball and pigs." Ashten is working with three pigs, two Hampshires and a Berkshire, as...
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ABC 7’s Top 7 Stories of 2025: No. 2 18-wheeler drives off I-40, hits...

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — ABC 7 News is counting down the seven most-viewed stories of 2025. At No. 2 is Caught On Camera: 18-wheeler drives off I-40, hits building. This particular story and gallery were viewed more than 434,000 times. The driver of an 18-wheeler had to be extricated...
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Man dies after being hit by pickup near Hope Road

POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — A man died after being hit by a pickup truck while crossing the I-40 service road near Hope Road. The accident happened on Friday at about 6:38 p.m., about one-half mile west of Hope Road, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Hessen...
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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.

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