Randall County Sheriffs Made Arrests Saturday For Drugs, Parole Violation & Traffic Violations
Randall County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34-year-old Iesha Kyann Flores Saturday morning at 12:20 for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group-1. Deputies arrested Damien Santana Jimenez, age 47 Saturday at 1:56am for a Parole Violation. Bond was set at $1,500 for 22-year-old Chad Daveigh Lewis who was...
Amarillo Police locates missing teen Sunday night
The Amarillo Police Department reported it is asking the public for help in finding a teen with autism, last seen near downtown Amarillo.
Texas Panhandle Weather Update: 6 More Weeks of Winter? Feb–March–April 2026 Outlook for Amarillo,...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, Texas – Winter may still have unfinished business across the Texas Panhandle, as Groundhog Day tradition aligns with long-range climate signals pointing to a slower transition into spring....
2 arrested after shooting at Discovery Center parking lot ends with crash into home
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Multiple people are injured and two suspects are facing charges after a shooting at the Discovery Center parking lot led to a police chase ending in a crash. The Amarillo Police Department says officers were called to the parking lot of the Don Harrington Discovery Center...
Tyson projects major beef losses, plans Lexington Plant closure
LEXINGTON, Neb. — Tyson Foods said it is projected to lose millions of dollars in its beef segment, which led to changes, including the closure of its Lexington facility. In its quarterly earnings call Monday morning, Tyson said it is projected to lose $250 to $500 million in fiscal 2026 in its beef segment. The...
AFD: Fire near 6th and Fillmore under control
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Fire crews are on scene near 6th Avenue and Fillmore Street responding to a fire. The Amarillo Fire Department says the alarm came in at 10:59 p.m., with crews arriving at 11:02 p.m. Just after midnight, AFD confirmed the fire was under control. Seven fire trucks...
Amarillo Police investigating shooting at Discovery Center on Sunday
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Police Department is investigating an early Sunday morning shooting that left two people with injuries and resulted in multiple arrests. According to APD, officers were dispatched to the Discovery Center parking lot around 5:43 a.m. on Sunday, after reports of multiple...
Who needs Punxatawney Phil when West Texans have Prairie Dog Pete?
Pennsylvania has their Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog who has forecast weather every February 2 for generations, so it seemed appropriate that West Texas should have a pint-size Prairie Dog Pete to give folks on the Panhandle and South Plains a guess at whether cold and wintry days will continue. Legend has it that...
Amarillo, TX – Weather Alert: January Rain Totals 42% Below Normal Near I-40; Conditions...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, TX – Drivers across Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle experienced a cooler but noticeably drier January, with rainfall totals falling well below normal near major roadways including Interstate 40,...
Texas–Oklahoma Panhandle Weather Alert: February Warm-Up Builds by Early Next Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, Texas – A noticeable late-winter warm-up is lining up across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, bringing a stretch of above-normal temperatures and a welcome break from recent cold and wind. The...

















