Amarillo ISD to offer affordable child care for full-time employees to boost retention
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo ISD is launching a new childcare option to ease a major challenge for working parents and help the district keep teachers and staff in classrooms. The district will offer affordable daycare for full-time employees, a move AISD Early Childhood Director Brittany Hinz said is...
Free Whataburger breakfast, chance at $1K for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week
Whataburger announced it will celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, by offering teachers free breakfast and a chance to win $1,000.
Now Open: KidStrong brings science-based training program for kids
A new children's training program in Amarillo is aiming to build confidence, character and physical skills for kids through a science-based approach.
WT Police report domestic violence incident at residential facility
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — West Texas A&M University reported that University Police were made aware of an alleged physical assault in an on-campus residential facility. According to WT, university police received a report of a physical assault that was alleged to have happened in the early morning hours of April 22. The assault was said […]
Weather alert day declared for Thursday as critical fire weather threatens the Panhandles
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A dangerous mix of strong winds, extremely low humidity and dry vegetation is expected to create extremely critical fire danger Thursday across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, prompting a Weather Alert Day. Widespread critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected, creating an environment...
Signs of spring in the air include upcoming plant sales in Amarillo
One of the surest signs of spring are events, such as GardenFest, being held this weekend by Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive. The yearly event will feature a plant sale, vendor booths and free gardening education classes for kids and adults on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. There will be an exciting lineup of local...
West Texas Ranch Rodeo hosts first women’s bronc riding class
This week, the West Texas Ranch Rodeo (WTRR) will make history by hosting its first-ever women's class in Ranch Bronc Riding. On Friday, April 24, a group of 20 female competitors with the Women's Bronc Riding Championships will kick off the event at 7:30 p.m. This will be the fifth year of the WTRR, being held at the Amarillo National Center at...
AmTech Career Academy, Pantex collaborate on 13-week student industrial consultant project
Officials with Amarillo Independent School District said students presented their final projects on Wednesday morning after participating in a 13-week collaboration between AmTech Career Academy and Pantex.
It is Official: Mac Joe’s is Moving to a New Home on Paramount.
The former Joe's Place in Amarillo is getting a makeover, with rumors swirling about Macaroni Joe's moving in to offer a fresh dining experience and tackle parking issues.
Dale Brisby Shares Laughs About This Amarillo Bar
Stories from Midnight Rodeo and Piranha Room bring Amarillo’s nightlife history back to life.
