Kidney donor shares triumphs and raises awareness for organ donation
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - In many health situations, it is organ donation that saves and transforms lives. But there may be a misconception that donation will cause a major setback in life. That’s certainly not the case with Kaci Alvarado who recently hiked the entire Grand Canyon from rim to rim.
Amarillo Police Were Called Tuesday for Theft Of Copper and Firearms Theft
Amarillo Police were called to Chamber’s Electric Tuesday in the 200 block of South Crockett on the theft of two spools of electrical wire, no arrest was made. APD was dispatched to the Broadstone Apartments in the 1500 block of Southwest 9th for the theft of Copper. A Police Officer was dispatched to 2500 South...
No More Pit Stops: Amarillo Parks Restrooms to Close Nov. 15
Starting Nov. 15, 2025, the City of Amarillo will close all public park restrooms until March 2026 — a decision made to prevent winter pipe damage, but one that leaves families scrambling for alternatives.
Region 16 hosts critical training for educators to tackle classroom threats and violence
AMARILLO (KVII) — How to combat potential threats and violence in the classroom is the focus of a mandatory 7-hour training course at Region 16 in Amarillo for select educators. Members of threat assessment teams from campuses across the Texas Panhandle were at Region 16 on Thursday, undergoing advanced...
Amarillo Dasher Outs Smart Scam Targeting DoorDash
An Amarillo DoorDash driver shares her recent encounter with a scam call claiming to be DoorDash support — and her warning for others to stay alert.
Amarillo’s Longest-Serving City Employee, Rosemary Robinson, to Retire After 52 Years
Rosemary Robinson, the longest-serving employee in Amarillo city history, will retire on November 12, 2025, after 52 years with the City of Amarillo. Robinson, who turned 74 on October 25, has worked as a Covert/Tactical Operations Administrative Specialist with the Amarillo Police Department. She holds the record...
Bail jumper brought back to Randall County gets new sentence
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A man who got cold feet and went on the run before his scheduled court date has learned his new sentence. Coby Rance Mason, 22, was originally scheduled to appear in 181st District Court on August 26. Mason was arrested in November 2024 for his third...
Buc-ee’s Amarillo Goes Full Christmas Mode
Buc-ee’s Amarillo is already in full Christmas mode with new holiday merch, ornaments, and decorations for fans of the famous Beaver
Texas Veterans Commission hosts ‘Hiring Red, White & You’ job fair Thursday
The Texas Veterans Commission announced it will host the "Hiring Red, White & You!" job fair Thursday in Amarillo, in partnership with Workforce Solutions Panhandle and the Texas Workforce Commission.
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo to celebrate grand opening
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo, a joint venture between Encompass Health and BSA Health System, is celebrating its grand opening on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
