Randall County Commissioners receive update following ‘Hungate’ fire
The Randall County Commissioners Court received an update on recovery efforts following the 'Hungate' fire that impacted the area May 14.
Grooming Investigation Ends in 18-Year Federal Sentence for Amarillo ISD Coach
AMARILLO, TX — A former Amarillo Independent School District high school coach has been sentenced The post Grooming Investigation Ends in 18-Year Federal Sentence for Amarillo ISD Coach first appeared on Texas News | Houston, Dallas, Austin, El Paso | Texas Herald News .
Wesley’s BBQ announces grand opening date for July 31 in Amarillo.
Wesley's BBQ in Amarillo closed its doors in May, but the smoker never really went cold. A new owner with ties to the original crew has reopened the spot, keeping the same name and recipes alive.
Potter County approves Lubbock autopsy deal after DA cites ‘sticker shock’
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Potter County commissioners approved a contract with the Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office after the district attorney said he had “sticker shock” over the cost of autopsies. During Monday’s meeting, 47th Judicial District Attorney Jason Herring said the county had a longtime...
Potter County courthouse parking lot opens more than year after project began
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Potter County courthouse parking lot is open, more than a year after the project began. The lot opened late Monday after commissioners received the certificate of substantial completion for the parking lot. “The next step is going to be final completion, where we sign...
Randall County Sheriffs Made Arrests Monday for Drug Paraphernalia, Assault & Theft
Randall County Sheriffs arrested 37-year-old J. Michael Dobson Monday at 9:55am for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond was set at $500. Deputies arrested Leah Diane Hernandez, age 64 Monday at 12Noon for Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury. Monday at 12:12pm, RSO arrested 67-year-old Manuel Edward Quil
Historic Amarillo Building to unveil new Quarter Horse Statue
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Historic Amarillo Building is set to unveil the newest Quarter Horse addition to Amarillo’s Hoof Prints, a community-wide public art display, as part of the building’s 100th anniversary celebration. According to officials, Hoof Prints features dozens of life-size horses sponsored by lo
Amarillo police searching for Lamborghini driver accused in deadly hit-and-run
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo police are looking for a driver accused of killing his passenger in a hit-and-run crash. Justin Jay Shepherd, 43, is wanted on a charge of collision involving death. According to court records obtained by ABC 7 News, Shepherd was driving north on South Georgia...
Amarillo Police Department Gang Unit arrests 2 after traffic stop
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Police Department arrested two people following a traffic stop July 9. Police say just before midnight, officers with the Amarillo Police Department Gang Unit stopped a vehicle near 23rd Avenue and South Aldredge Street. During the investigation, officer gathered evidence that led
City of Amarillo talks audit committee, Sixth Street parking, business prospects in Tuesday meeting
The Amarillo City Council is expected to hold a regular meeting Tuesday afternoon, in which officials will discuss potential property purchases, the City Council Audit Committee and potential forensic audit, and parking regulations for the Sixth Street Historic District, among other items.
