Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance to host Crisis Response Educational Summit
Children’s Miracle Network Home Run Derby raises over $30,000 for local kids. Amarillo Area CASA to host several summer fundraisers to benefit mission. Amarillo Area CASA to host several summer fundraisers to benefit mission. AMBUCS playground reopens after resurfacing project. The AMBUCS playground at John Ward...
McHur Care celebrates new Amarillo location with grand opening on June 26
Amarillo is set to open a McHur Care location after recently opening locations in Lubbock, Dumas, and Plainview.
Canyon Senior Center faces costly repairs after storm damage
CANYON, Texas (KVII) — The First Baptist Church in Canyon is grappling with extensive damage after a recent storm shattered its stained glass windows and caused water damage to parts of the ceiling. George Hamontree, who maintains the building, described the impact of the storm, saying, "Tennis-sized ball hail...
Palo Duro Canyon Trails Open, But Heat Could Be Hazardous
We've been somewhat fortunate so far this summer in Amarillo. We haven't seen triple-digit temperatures yet, even though we've gotten somewhat close. It honestly hasn't been that bad yet. That could all change this weekend. While we may not hit 100 degrees or more, it's still going to be hot....
High Plains History: Amarillo Fire Department and museum at Central Fire Station
On this week’s edition of High Plains History, we are joined by Jason Love, community educator at the Amarillo Fire Department, to talk about the history of AFD from its establishment in 1897 as the Amarillo Hook and Ladder Company to where the department is now.
Amarillo couple grows Ziggi’s Coffee franchise with local flair, dirty sodas
On a bright June afternoon, the blue umbrellas pop against the tan facade of Ziggi’s Coffee, where the scent of fresh espresso drifts through the air and cars line up beneath a “Drive Thru” sign. This isn’t just another chain coffee shop — not to Floyd and Becky Lane. In a city saturated with drive-thru coffee...
What Happened to Chop Chop Rice Co. Third Restaurant in Amarillo?
Things in Amarillo change all the time—sometimes a business returns or expands, and we eagerly wait. Then… sometimes it never happens. The Sakura on Soncy was one that we had been looking forward to since the time we heard the building was bought, and it was coming back. Then recently, we got word that it was for...
Amarillo wood burning artist proud to share hobby with the Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben visits with an Amarillo wood burning artist who is proud to share his hobby with the Panhandle. Mark Bailey, co-owner of Wood Burning Designs by Mark, says he was working two jobs and needed to figure out something to make extra money. “My brother had...
Xcel Energy reports power has been restored in area of 34th & Bell
Xcel Energy is currently reporting outages in the area of 34th and Bell. According to the Xcel Energy Outage map, several outages are being reported affecting 5671 customers.
AMBUCS playground reopens after resurfacing project
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The AMBUCS playground at John Ward Memorial Park is officially back open after undergoing a resurfacing project. The Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department temporarily closed the playground on June 2 to replace the worn turf surface. Crews spent about three weeks completing the project,...
