Texas Storms Ground Flights, Threaten Floods and Spark Fires
A day of wild weather and thunderstorms in Texas has led to nearly 500 canceled flights in the Dallas area, power outages across eastern reaches and a wildfire in a landfill near Amarillo that’s been dubbed the “Stinky Fire.”. As of 4:20 p.m. local time, about 490 flights...
Resident talks loss of home at Blue Quail Drive in landfill fire
The Landfill Fire impacting Amarillo residents causing loss of homes for people in the community.
Amarillo Animal Management Holds Graduation Adoption Event
Amarillo Animal Management & Welfare has announced a special Graduation Adoption Event taking place May 23-25. The event is designed to help some of the shelter’s longest-resident animals “graduate” from shelter life into loving forever homes. During the three-day event, all animals that have been in the shelter’s care
Canion Cavazos live with Amarillo Area OEM update
The Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management held a news conference today to provide updates on the Stinky Fire that started at the Amarillo landfill and moved into residential areas in Potter County.
Lone Star Ballet announces retirement of longtime executive director, incoming successor
The Lone Star Ballet held a press conference on Tuesday morning to give community members an update on the future of the organization, and to announce the retirement of Executive Director Craig Henderson.
Canyon ISD moves 2026 graduation ceremonies indoors
Canyon ISD has announced that, due to anticipated inclement weather in the coming days, the graduation ceremonies for Randall High School, West Plains High School, and Canyon High School will take place indoors.
Hungate Fire in Canyon remains at 95 percent containment
Damaging winds across Randall County, mainly south into Happy with gusts at 52.8 mph Monday, forced low visibility for residents and travelers driving down U.S. 87 and Interstate 27. With the strong winds, also came many new fires, including one in Swisher County at Kress, and several reoccuring fires - Stinky Fire - i
Wildfire evacuation zones begin phased reentry, officials say
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Emergency response agencies announced Tuesday afternoon that residents in some wildfire evacuation areas will begin a phased reentry process starting at 3 p.m. At the same time, other neighborhoods will remain under controlled access due to ongoing safety concerns. According to officials, condi
Amarillo ISD responds to criticism of graduation fireworks display Monday
The Amarillo Independent School District responded to questions about a fireworks display at its graduation ceremony Monday night.
Xcel Energy working to restore power to customers affected by fire in Potter County
Xcel Energy said it is working with the Amarillo Office of Emergency Management and first responders to safely restore power to those affected by the fire in Potter County.
