Amarillo City Council approves debt for firetrucks, water projects but delays $30M certificate
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo City Council approved nearly $11 million in debt Tuesday for a firetruck and water and sewer projects but tabled a $30 million certificate of obligation. Firetruck funding details. The council approved nearly $5 million in debt for a firetruck during Tuesday’s meeting. The...
Mesa Verde Elementary students building healthy habits through running club
Shoes tied, water bottles ready, and big smiles at the starting line. Mesa Verde Elementary's running club is turning exercise into excitement for students. What started as a simple after-school activity has quickly become a favorite part of the week for the students.
Here’s Your Chance to See Three Dog Night in Amarillo
Don’t miss your chance to see Three Dog Night live in Amarillo on February 19! Enter now for a chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to this legendary concert.
Panhandle Plains Historical Society holds first town hall after museum closure
The Panhandle Plains Historical Society hosted its first town hall meeting following the closure of the museum, with community members gathering to hear updates from the board and ask questions about the museum’s status.
Amy Griffin, Barbara Bush discuss healing at Day of the Woman
The Grand Plaza at the Amarillo Civic Center was full when 800 crowded in Tuesday, Feb. 10, to hear New York Times best-selling author and Amarillo native Amy Griffin, being interviewed by Barbara Bush. The Day of the Woman fireside chat was hosted by the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health at Texas Tech...
Officials outline response, arson probe in 60-acre Amarillo fire
This story has been updated with additional information. A wind-driven grass fire that burned about 60 acres near Amarillo Boulevard and North Hughes Street, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service, damaged two structures and forced evacuations Monday afternoon, sending thick smoke across downtown and triggering a...
Amarillo Unemployment Drops as Hiring Increases
Jobs climb in Amarillo and Panhandle with falling unemployment and rising wages signaling strong hiring market.
Amarillo shares results of birds tested for avian flu
The City of Amarillo Animal Management Assistant Director Ty Vernon announced Wednesday, Feb. 11 that tests from birds found dead around area lakes or water ponds have tested “non negative” for avian influenza. The confusing designation of "non-negative" actually means that of the 18 birds sent off for examination,...
Pay Amarillo Tickets Online: New Warrant List Update
The Amarillo Municipal Court Compliance Campaign is live. Postcards were mailed Feb 9, giving residents until March 6 to resolve warrants before marshals begin arrests. Check the city website now to see if you're on the list.
City of Amarillo completes initial avian flu tests
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The City of Amarillo has released its findings on the birds recently tested for avian flu. After several sightings of dead and sick birds were reported, Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare (AAMW) tested a number of these birds for avian flu. City officials say 18 birds...
