Local hospital ranks among best in 2 adult procedures and conditions, per U.S. News...
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Northwest Texas Healthcare System announced it has earned a high-performance rating from U.S. News & World Report, ranking it among the best hospitals for two types of heart care. “The U.S. News evaluates how well hospitals treat patients with heart attack by analyzing data such as pat
Structural damage from fuel tanker crash closes part of ABC 7 building
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Part of the ABC 7 building remains off-limits after a fuel tanker crashed into the station, causing significant structural damage. The impact damaged the northwest corner of the building and knocked out a steel support beam. Structural engineers have since shored up that section of the building
Randall County responding to grass fire south of Amarillo
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Randall County Sheriff’s Office reports a small grass fire is burning south of Amarillo; drivers are asked to avoid Ortega and Lair Road on Sunday. According to RCSO, at around 3:31 p.m., officials asked drivers to avoid the area near Ortega Road and Lair Road while responding ag
Two wildfires burn northwest of Amarillo amid drought conditions
OLDHAM COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — Two wildfires were burning northwest of Amarillo on Saturday as drought conditions continue across the Texas Panhandle. The larger of the two, the Canadian River Fire in Oldham County, had burned about 330 acres and was 85% contained as of 10:02 p.m., according to the Texas A&M Forest Serv
A Trip Down the Mother Road
One hundred years ago, the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads created the first federal highway system in an effort to connect small, rural towns with the urban centers between them. The system included an east-west network of existing local, state, and national roads running almost diagonally from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA
19-year-old in ABC 7 fuel tanker hit-and-run has recent DWI, drug and gun charges
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The 19-year-old accused of fleeing after a crash that sent a fuel truck into the ABC 7 studios has been accused of three other crimes in the past seven weeks. Elijah Rey Garcia was arrested July 15 on charges of driving while intoxicated and possession...
Fire near Tascosa Road burns 4 acres, 20% contained
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Emergency crews are responding to a fire burning near Tascosa Road and Frying Pan Road. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the ‘Bad Land’ fire is about 4 acres and 20% contained. Officials say the updated acreage is due to better mapping of the fire.
Gwen Hicks’ legacy built on relationships, touching lives
Most of us knew Gwen Hicks for her smile. Many of us knew her as a Godly woman that poured her heart into service. Whether she touched lives in the classroom … counselor’s office … or through Amarillo Angels, Gwen had a passion for showing others that they ‘mattered’ in her life. A friend to many … a devoted wife to An
Why food delivery drivers have to trust restaurants blindly.
Sealed delivery bags can be a total gamble. In our latest Dasher Diary, an Amarillo driver shares the frustrating story of a missing coffee, a creamer substitution, and an extremely understanding customer.
Opportunity School gives back-to-school tips
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Emily Bell, Donor Relations and Grant Specialist of Opportunity School, joined Today In Amarillo to discuss some tips on how to get your child ready for the new school year. For more information and enrollment for Opportunity School, click here. For the latest Amarillo news and regional up

















