Warm Christmas Outlook
Unseasonably warm weather continued today as highs fell just shy of records in the upper 70s. The warm pattern will remain intact for the rest of the week. Highs tomorrow will be near records again with highs expected around the 80 degree mark. For Christmas Day, records look likely with afternoon temperatures in the...
Amarillo City Council considers closing two aging city pools
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo City Council is discussing the potential closure of two city pools amid safety concerns and deteriorating conditions. In November, the Parks and Recreation Board voted to recommend the closure of Southeast and Southwest pools due to deterioration and safety concerns. At the last city...
100 Club of the Texas Panhandle continues support for first responders and families
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle continues its mission to support injured first responders and families of those killed in the line of duty. Founded in 2004, the nonprofit organization was created to support police officers and firefighters in the Texas Panhandle. In 2011, its service area...
Drunk driving suspect arrested after police chase in Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A drunk driving suspect was arrested after leading police on a chase in Amarillo. Davin Burks, 24, of Amarillo, is charged with evading arrest in a vehicle, evading arrest on foot, resisting arrest, deadly conduct, reckless driving, and DWI. According to DPS, the chase started...
City council to decide on Amarillo Zoo’s nonprofit transition as training progresses
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo Zoo is considering a significant transformation as it plans to transition into a nonprofit organization next year. Training has already begun to improve operations, although a contract with the city is still pending. Stephanie Brady, executive director of the Wild West Wildlife...
Update: Randall County SO reports fire has been contained
The Randall County Sheriff's Office reported that crews are working a grass fire in Randall County Tuesday near the 13000 block of Crist street.
Amarillo Coffee Scene Shifts With PJs Closure
After opening in 2024, PJs Coffee has shut down its Amarillo shop, confirming rumors that spread across social media before Christmas.
Four more pages: Reading as your children grow
In this episode of Four More Pages, Mya Clark sits down with Andy Justus. During this episode the two discuss books that his daughters have enjoyed reading as they've matured from young children to their pre-teen and teenage years.
Can’t Miss with Chip Chandler, Dec. 23
With Christmas falling essentially midweek this year, entertainment options are a bit light this week. So, in the spirit of planning ahead and leaving behind this endless year, let’s look ahead to some New Year’s Eve options, with more to come in next week’s column. Cattleman’s Club...
Keeping the heat
More warmth is expected as we head into our Tuesday afternoon! We’re starting out in the 40°s yet again and should peak in the upper 70°s for much of the region. Thankfully today winds won’t be near as breezy, with westerly winds only blowing at about 5-10 mph.

















