Man pleads guilty to possessing gun in connection to February 2025 drug trafficking charge
One man entered a guilty plea in Amarillo Federal Court on Friday after being accused of possessing a gun to further a drug trafficking crime, after he was arrested in February 2025.
Discovery Center to host ‘Off to Space’ camps for Presidents’ Day
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Don Harrington Discovery Center (DHDC) is hosting “Off to Space” day camps for Presidents’ Day. The camps are for children ages four through 11 years old with full-day and half-day options. Campers must be five years old or older to register for the full-day.
1 man arrested after crashing into Batteries Plus on Paramount
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A man is facing charges after crashing into the Batteries Plus on Paramount over the weekend. Amarillo police officers responded to a crash involving a drunk driver around 1 a.m. Sunday near I-40 and Paramount. Police say officers a white Ford F-150 was driving at a...
City Of Amarillo Launches Ride-Share Pilot Program
The City of Amarillo in partnership with Amarillo City Transit and the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission is launching the Amarillo Ride-Share Voucher Pilot Program designed to help eligible residents access essential services safely, affordably and reliably. This is a voucher-based transportation pilot program...
79-year-old on electric scooter struck by van in southwest Amarillo, APD says
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a vehicle-pedestrian crash in the area of SW 45th Ave. and Coulter. Police said a 79-year-old man was traveling south on SW 45th Ave. in an electric wheelchair scooter when he was hit by a van exiting a nearby...
Panhandle families, seniors can access assistance, resources Tuesday and Wednesday at Amarillo Civic Center
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Residents across the Texas Panhandle can get help with utility bills and connect with community resources during a two-day event this week at the Amarillo Civic Center. The Community Connections Resource Fair & Utility Blitz, hosted by 2-1-1 of the Texas Panhandle and United Way of...
Alec Purdy leads Amarillo High swimmers with two golds at Region I-5A meet
With all his goals attainable going into this weekend’s Region I-5A swim meet, Amarillo High’s Alec Purdy made sure he was going out with as much style as possible. Not only that, but he also, made sure some AHS teammates came up with him. In his senior year,...
Fire near West Amarillo Boulevard, North Hughes Street impacts traffic, school Monday
The Amarillo Fire Department responded early Monday afternoon to a fire along the edge of Amarillo Lake, near North Hughes Street and NW 5th Avenue.
Amarillo City Council To Meet Tuesday
The Amarillo City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 623 South Johnson on the third floor. The Council will consider several zoning requests for property at North Western & Hastings, Southwest 9th and Buena Vista and at Southeast 40th & Mirror. The...
‘Wildhorse’ fire burning in North Heights area of Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Crews are battling a grass fire in the North Heights area of Amarillo. The fire started around 12:40 p.m. in the wooded area that used to be Amarillo Lake -- south of Amarillo Blvd., north of the railroad tracks, and east of N. Hughes Street.
