Amarillo TX

With temperatures still on the rise this summer, Xcel Energy is sharing some tips to help you stay cool while also using less energy.

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The City of Amarillo Landfill will begin operating under new year-round hours following a devastating wildfire that escaped the facility and destroyed dozens of homes. Beginning Aug. 17, the landfill will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday....

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — An Amarillo teenager accused of possessing a handgun modified to fire automatically was indicted by a Potter County grand jury. Oliver Don Arredondo, 17, was indicted on a charge of possessing a prohibited weapon. Court documents allege Arredondo knowingly possessed a machine gun on July...

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The man fatally shot by Texas Department of Public Safety troopers following an early morning police chase in Amarillo had been released from prison just over a year ago. Stacey Keith Lerke, 49, was released to mandatory supervision on July 15, 2025, after serving time...

Squeeze the last bit of fun out of summer! AMoA is hosting a free Family Day on Saturday, August 8, featuring live music by Yvonne Perea, yard games, hands-on art, and a celebration of Route 66's 100th anniversary.

Instead of asking for handouts, Sanford Waters travels from Dumas to Amarillo to sell handmade wooden picnic tables outside Home Depot to pay medical bills. Read his inspiring story and find out how you can help!

As a new school year begins, Stratford ISD and Wildorado ISD are accepting transfer students.

Clear your calendars! The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition is stopping in Amarillo on Monday, August 10. Come to Arts in-the-Sunset for a free car show, food trucks, and a chance to meet stars like Ian Ziering and Erik Estrada.

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Multiple law enforcement agencies are on scene of an active situation near Skyline Drive and Angelus Drive prompting road closures. There is currently an active scene in the Pleasant Valley area near Skyline Drive and Angelus Drive. Amarillo Police Department and Texas DPS are on the...

Multiple agencies responded to a scene near the area of Skyline and Angelus drives before 4 a.m. on Monday, after a chase ended with one person being shot by law enforcement.