Amarillo Just Got a New Phone Option and It Opens This Fall
Amarillo is getting another new business and this time it is a nationally known phone carrier.
Multiple wildfire burning in Texas panhandle, eastern New Mexico
CANYON, Texas (KVII) — Multiple wildfires are burning in the Texas panhandle and eastern New Mexico.. Two fires are burning in Randall County, south of Canyon. One is near FM-3331 & S Georgia St. The other one is southwest of Canyon on Arnot Rd between W Hungate Rd and...
Crews working incident on Grand and SE 11th Street in Amarillo Wednesday night
Multiple crews are on the scene of an incident on Grand and SE 11th Street.
Ceta Canyon Camp unveils new safety initiatives ahead of summer
HAPPY, Texas (KFDA) - With summer camp just around the corner, new safety additions to Ceta Canyon Camp and Retreat Center are aimed to ensure kids have a safe experience during their stay. These additions include new AI cameras and updated emergency alert systems. The improvements cost over $385,000, but...
Amarillo man sentenced to more than 17 years in prison
An Amarillo man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison. Pedro Juan Montes will serve 17 and a half years after pleading guilty to Distribution and Possession with Intent to Distribute 5 Grams or More of Methamphetamine.
Amarillo council approves replacement of 70 fire hydrants
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo City Council has approved the replacement and repair of 70 fire hydrants around the city. The city has selected a contractor to replace 44 aging fire hydrants and repair 26 others, enhancing safety and reliability to the city’s fire protection system. The city...
Homelessness increases in Amarillo, 2026 PIT Count results released
The Amarillo Continuum of Care, along with the City of Amarillo, has released the 2026 results from the Point-in-Time Count for homeless people in the community.
Largest Route 66 mural in Texas Panhandle underway in Amarillo
A massive Route 66 mural is transforming part of downtown Amarillo as artists, interns and students work to complete it.
Amarillo police arrest 2 juveniles following Tuesday night shootings
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police arrest two juveniles following multiple overnight shootings on Tuesday. According to the Amarillo Police Department, Tuesday night officers responded to the area of Southeast 24th Avenue and South Houston Street for reports of shots fired at a home. Officers learned there were t
Three West Texas students win National Merit scholarships
Three students from the Texas Panhandle and South Plains area won National Merit scholarships, the organization announced this week. Quan D. Nguyen, with Amarillo High School, won a National Merit Scholarship of $2,500. His probable career field is listed as music performance. The award is supported by National Merit S
