Randall County Sheriff’s Office, Canyon Police Department celebrate Peace Officer Academy graduation
The Randall County Sheriff's Office announced it will celebrate its second Peace Officer Academy graduation Friday, marking the accomplishments of RCSO and Canyon Police Department employees in becoming certified peace officers.
Motorcyclist critically injured after crash with tanker truck
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash involving a tanker truck. The crash happened around 12:15 p.m. at Southeast 26th Avenue and the northbound Interstate 27 frontage road in Amarillo. Few details have been released, but the motorcycle became wedged under the front of...
Federal grand jury indicts man accused of selling $1.2 million of meth in Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A man accused of selling $1.2 million worth of meth in Amarillo has been indicted on federal drug charges. United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould announced a federal grand jury indicted 51-year-old Mason Allan McCarty on July 23 for the following charges:
Amarillo man sentenced to life for shooting, paralyzing robbery victim
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A Potter County jury sentenced an Amarillo man to life in prison for shooting and paralyzing a man during a 2023 robbery. Johnny Michie Jr. was convicted of aggravated robbery. The jury also imposed a $10,000 fine. The shooting happened around 9 p.m. April 5,...
Two sisters, third woman accused of assaulting woman, stealing gold chain
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Three women, including two sisters, have been arrested in connection with a February robbery outside an Amarillo nightclub. Skylyn Presli Gonzales, 23; her sister, Zimirie Arys Gonzales, 22; and Alexis Kaye Montgomery, 22, were each charged with robbery. According to criminal complaints obtaine
Operation Summer Shield pushes Potter County Jail beyond capacity
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Potter County Detention Center is full. Sheriff Brian Thomas spoke at the county commissioner’s meeting on Monday and shared that there were 603 inmates in the jail. The jail capacity is 599 beds. Of those 603 inmates, Sheriff Thomas said that:. 395 inmates are...
No more layovers: Southwest Airlines adds new nonstop Houston route
Travelers in Texas have long endured the inconvenience of multiple stops when moving between cities that are not far apart. With the announcement of new service the Southwest Hobby route promises to simplify journeys for many residents seeking easier access between Houston and Amarillo starting in the spring of 2027. F
S.E.A. Market Oriental Food at 34th and Georgia is officially up for sale.
After two incredible years serving Amarillo, the owners of S.E.A. Market Oriental Food at 34th and Georgia have decided to put the business up for sale to pursue a brand-new opportunity. Read their heartfelt goodbye!
Amarillo car groups to host Polk Street Cruise this Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Panhandle Council of Car Clubs and Amarillo Area Corvette Club are set to host a Polk Street Cruise this Saturday. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. through downtown Amarillo. Event coordinators say the event celebrates America’s 250th birthday and the...
Officials seek info on man wanted for alleged burglary, probation charges
The Amarillo Crime Stoppers asked community members for information on 24-year-old Danzal Kahili Jaheim Jones, who is wanted by the Potter County Sheriff's Office for alleged "burglary of a habitation" and the Randall County Sheriff's Office for alleged "probation violation - aggravated robbery."
