Amarillo TX

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.

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,...

The Texas Department of Transportation reported that parts of I-27 will close multiple times overnight this week for road work.

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...

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...

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...

Texas stretches across a vast landscape where art meets open sky, and creativity takes bold, unexpected forms. From towering robots in urban districts to whimsical giants guarding small towns, the Lone Star State surprises visitors with sculptures that challenge convention and spark imagination. These installations...

North Amarillo resident Keith Grays revels in the history of the North Heights neighborhood, and reflects on a time when it was an anchor for working families.

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo man will spend a decade in prison for his part in an argument with his girlfriend that turned violent. A Potter County grand jury indicted 24-year-old Jabadrious Razhawn Williams in November 2025 on a charge of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, a second-degree...

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains is a nonprofit that works to create a sisterhood with girls across the area while also building lifelong skills. “Girl Scouts, I think would we would say exists to just provide and encourage leadership in girls from K through 12. Giving them...