Canyon man sentenced to 10 years after high-speed chase from Oklahoma into Texas Panhandle
CANYON, Texas (KVII) — A Canyon man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a high-speed chase that began with a traffic stop in Oklahoma and ended across multiple counties in the Texas Panhandle. Rojelio Rodriguez Jr., 41, was sentenced after pleading guilty to evading arrest with...
TCFA CHAIRMAN LAPHE LAROE A Lifetime at Feedyards
Laphe LaRoe still had his baby teeth when he cleaned his first feed bunk and scooped his first manure pile. At 54, he hasn’t stopped monitoring cattle feeding operations since then. LaRoe, director of operations for Smith Cattle Co., LTD, headquartered in Amarillo, is the new Texas Cattle Feeders...
Second suspect gets 25 years in Walmart fight that led to two shootings, killing...
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A second suspect was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder after a fight at Walmart led to two shootings, killing one and injuring another person. According to the 47th District Attorney, Jason Herring, Jorge Cabello pled guilty to murder and...
Amarillo police arrest 2 after pursuit over the weekend
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Police Department has arrested two men after a brief pursuit over the weekend. Around 4:00 a.m. Sunday, officers were called to the Bomb City Cabernet off SE 3rd Street on reports of someone displaying a gun. Officers were directed to a black Dodge Charger...
Mass shooting in Texas Panhandle leaves 5 dead
Five adults were killed, including the gunman, during a mass shooting early Saturday morning in a neighborhood near Plainview. Authorities identified 33-year-old Saul Villa as the assailant; four victims died at the scene and a fifth died later at a local hospital. The motive and relationship between the individuals...
Grass fire burns estimated 60 acres off Amarillo Boulevard
This story has been updated with additional information. Crews battled a large grass fire in Amarillo on Monday, Feb. 9, as the region returned to critical fire weather conditions marked by dry fuels, strong winds and warm temperatures. The blaze, dubbed the Wildhorse Fire, burned about 60 acres and was 80% contained...
Amarillo’s Boba Craze Grows with a New Lounge in Town Square
New Amarillo boba tea and dessert shop is coming soon to Town Square Village.
Google Search Mistake: Serial Killer on Amarillo Flyer
Red Ribbon Week is meant for making good choices, but one staff member’s Google search led to a viral mistake. They picked Ted Bundy for their success story.
Man dies in police custody following disorderly person call in North Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo Police Department submitted a report of a custodial death to the Texas Attorney General Monday. On Sunday morning, officers went to a home near Northwest 4th Ave. and North Hughes St on a disorderly person call. The 911 caller described the person as a 60-year-old...
Chef Ron’s heartfelt farewell with a final chicken sandwich on Today in Amarillo
On Tuesday, Chef Ron, owner of Sunday’s Kitchen, joined Today in Amarillo for his final show and prepared a green chili queso chicken sandwich.
