Showing goats brings out ‘competitive side’ in Stewart
AMARILLO - The best part of showing goats is how competitive the event is, according to Highland Park eighth-grade student Callen Stewart. "I like it when it's hard to win," Callen said. "I don't like it when it's easy." Callen's biggest win was fifth place for his goat at the Houston Livestock Show in 2021. When...
Early morning fire near NW 4th Ave, Washington now contained
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Officials say an early morning fire near the NW 4th Avenue and Washington area is now contained. According to officials, multiple semis caught fire when the owner was working on them. Both Amarillo Police Department and Amarillo Fire Department officials assisted with the fire. Officials say...
Amarillo Performing Arts Center shares their mission and goals
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Schae Sissel, the Owner and Director of Amarillo Performing Arts Center, joined us in the studio for the first segment of Studio 4 in 2026. She talked about her organization and the programs they offer both kids and adults. She told us that right now is the perfect time to start […]
New Year New Recipes with Chef Bud Andersen
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — We are back from our holiday break on Studio 4 and that means all of our regular guests are back in the studio. Chef Bud Andersen was in the Studio 4 Kitchen and shared his recipe for Bourbon Beef and Shrooms. Here is what you need to make this amazing recipe […]
‘Just stay’: Amarillo 17 year old dreams of finding stability, support through adoption
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - At 17, Alissa is already planning a life many teenagers dream of — college, a career, and someday, a family. Right now, she’s still in the foster system, and what she wants most isn’t a scholarship or a job — it’s a place to truly belong.
Can’t Miss with Chip Chandler, Jan. 6
Volunteer judges at this weekend’s 42nd annual Tri-State Open Chili Cookoff need only two qualifications. “They should be open minded and like spicy chili,” says organizer and competitor Tiffany Messer. And, to be clear, this is Texas-style chili: “It’s meat and gravy, no filler like beans,” Messer says. The cookoff,...
TxDOT announces overnight lane closure on I-27 from Jan. 6-9
The Texas Department of Transportation reported that parts of I-27 will close multiple times overnight this week for road work.
Randall County Junior Livestock Show running through Friday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Randall County Junior Livestock Show will feature a wide range of animals from now until Friday. This show is where kids will show off broilers, cattle pigs, goats, and other animals, with several ribbons to be won. “Randall County, with all our species shows, will...
Texas authorities seize drugs and weapons in Amarillo raid
AMARILLO, Texas - Five individuals were arrested following a significant drug and weapons seizure at a residence in Amarillo on October 3, 2025. The operation was conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with assistance from the Randall County Sheriff's Office (RCSO). At approximately 6:00 a.m., DPS...
Board meets to approve tax abatements for downtown Amarillo hotel
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A reinvestment board took the first steps toward financial incentives to turn a hotel from 1920s oil boom days into a upper level boutique hotel. The downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board voted to fund up to $900,000 for renovations of the Herring Hotel. The money for the 10-year...
