3 Amarillo area teachers honored as November Teachers on the Rise
The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread have announced the November winners of the 14th annual Teachers On The Rise program as Terri Gately of Bushland Elementary School (Bushland ISD), Megan Kitchens of Bonham Middle School (Amarillo ISD), and Stephania Hernandez of Spearman High School (Spearman ISD). Winning...
Amarillo Could Lose 2 Popular Summer Pools in 2026
Two Amarillo pools face permanent closure in 2026, potentially reducing summer swim sites while talks begin on a new aquatic center.
Amarillo High boys defeat Lubbock Monterey 49-36, girls fall 68-55 in doubleheader
Amarillo High boys defeat Lubbock Monterey 49-36, girls fall 68-55 in doubleheader.
Amarillo, Texas Weather Alert Today: 42° Morning Chill, Windy Warmup Into Monday and January...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Texas greets the day with crisp air and a pale sunrise stretching over the Panhandle. Jackets feel necessary early, and wind moves across open fields, hinting at quick changes ahead as the first full week...
#8 Lady Buffs Close Their LSC Road Trip at Sul Ross State
CANYON, Texas – The #8 Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M conclude their Lone Star Conference weekend road trip on Sunday afternoon as they take on the Sul Ross State Lobos with tipoff set for 1:00 p.m. at the Gallego Center in Alpine. WESTERN NEW MEXICO REWIND. The #8...
New details emerge in New Year’s Day shooting that killed Amarillo 15‑year‑old
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Two 17-year-olds are facing serious charges after a 15-year-old girl was killed in a shooting in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day in Amarillo. Jeremiah Luke Lajuan Matthews has been charged with manslaughter in the death of Brynnlee Hampton. Landrey Korde Matthews has...
Route 66 Is Turning 100 In 2026, So We Rounded Up Legendary Texas Pitstops...
Old Route 66 crosses eight states, three time zones, and more than 2,400 miles as it winds its way from Santa Monica to Chicago. You’ll find charming cafes, restored gas stations, and even a row of Cadillacs, buried nose deep in the ground, along the 178-mile stretch of the Mother Road that cuts across the Texas...
Member of Amarillo College Board of Regents arrested for 2nd DWI charge
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A member of the Amarillo College Board of Regents was arrested for a second DWI charge. Johnny Joe Betancourt was booked into the Randall County Jail on January 2 for driving while intoxicated 2nd. Betancourt is a current member of the AC Board of Regents and...
For the Home Cook: Affordable Cajun Recipes
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) —I love Cajun food, the flavors, the spice, the versatility, and the fact that a lot of the ingredients are very affordable. We’ve done segments before about how affordable most vegetables are, as well as rice, and these two recipes combine those perfectly. Dirty Rice, this dish usually...
Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions
As the new year begins, people set New Year's resolutions in a commitment to start the new year off right, whether that means going to the gym or saving money.

















