Texas Workforce Commission reports August unemployment
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Workforce Commission reported that the civilian labor force of the state reached a total of 14,469,300 nonfarm jobs after adding 5,600 positions in August. According to the TWC, data shows the state added 159,400 jobs over the year, outpacing the national nonfarm growth...
Amarillo Fire Department responds to structure fire on 11th and Georgia Friday
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Fire Department responded to a fire at 11th and Georgia on Friday. AFD reported the fire around 9:30 p.m. on Friday. AFD said crews arrived, saw heavy fire, and were able to get water on the fire from outside the structure before entering. Officials said nobody was injured and
ADVO, Spectrum Support Society hosts sing-a-long fundraiser
ADVO and Spectrum Support Society are hosting the Women's Sing-A-Long Brunch on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help raise funds to support the missions of two local nonprofits.
AAA Texas: Gas prices continue to rise
As reported by AAA Texas’ Weekend Gas Watch, the average gas price across Texas was $3.93 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel on Thursday. This price is 10 cents more than it was last week and $1.14 more compared to the same day last year.
Amarillo organizers collecting water donations for Panhandle towns facing supply issues
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Community organizers in Amarillo are collecting water donations for residents impacted by water supply issues in the Panhandle. Organizers recently made a trip to deliver water to Childress. Another delivery trip is scheduled for Sept. 22 for Quanah. Water donations can be taken to two location
Cabins delivered for new family village at Transformation Park
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Cabins for the Street Center Family Village have been delivered, moving closer to opening a secure space for unhoused families with children. The shelters are designed to give men, women, new parents and children a secure space to get back on their feet. Officials say the...
Man indicted after allegedly sending intimate video of woman to her father
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — An Oklahoma man was indicted in Potter County after investigators say he sent an intimate video of a woman to her father. Johnnie Wayne Deckard Jr., of Hulbert, Oklahoma, was indicted by a Potter County grand jury on a charge of publish/threat to publish intimate visual material.
Service disruptions impact credit unions across Texas Panhandle, multiple states
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Credit union customers in the Texas Panhandle and across multiple states are experiencing service interruptions. Santa Fe Federal Credit Union confirmed it is among those affected and said the disruptions are connected to a widespread third-party service provider issue. Santa Fe Federal Credit
TTUHSC School of Nursing celebrates 45 years, looks to the future
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 18, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing is kicking off celebrations for its 45-year anniversary with events in Abilene, Odessa, Houston and Amarillo coming up in late 2026 and early 2027. The first
Amarillo teen indicted after alleged March highway race led to crash, passenger injury
An Amarillo teenager was indicted by a Potter County Grand Jury on Thursday after he was accused of injuring another person while illegally racing on a highway in March.

















