Beloved Amarillo restaurant Thai Arawan announces sudden retirement and closure.
End of an era on Wolflin! Thai Arawan owners Lan and Chalisa are retiring after over 20 years. The restaurant has been sold to new owners who plan to remodel and reopen in a couple of weeks.
Locals are loving this little honor-system farm stand near Canyon
It looks like a simple honor-system farm stand, until you see what else they're building out back.
The history of naming Canyon, Texas
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - It only makes sense that the town adjacent to the second largest canyon in the United States is named Canyon, Texas. But surprisingly, it almost had a different name. On Christmas Day, 1887, founder L.G. Conner settled this spot. Folks expected him to name the town...
New Canyon Popcorn Co. owner proud to keep store traditions going
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben makes a stop at the Canyon Popcorn Company and learns how the new owner is keeping the store traditions going. New owner Evelyn Romero says the company has been around for about six years. “They built a great store, a very popular landmark for Canyon,”...
Canyon’s small-town feel keeps residents coming back
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - The city of Canyon has been attracting people from all over due to its iconic great American small-town spirit for years. One of those iconic attractions includes Big Tex who is a mainstay to the area along with its small-town spirit. “It’s just a small-town feeling....
An Amarillo Man Is Facing Life In Prison For Arming Mexican Cartels
Federal prosecutors say an Amarillo man spent years helping the Sinaloa Cartel get firearms while giving them tips on how to dodge U.S. law enforcement. Now, the 27-year-old is facing up to life in federal prison.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott appoints local woman to ESC advisory committee
Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed three people to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee, including one Amarillo native.
Region 16 announces elementary, secondary Teacher of the Year nominees
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Region 16 Education Service Center announced the 31 educators nominated for its regional Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year awards. The nominees represent school districts across the Texas Panhandle. Region 16 said the educators were recognized for their dedication, leadership and
Cattle trailer overturns on I-40 in Amarillo during rush hour
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A cattle trailer overturned on I-40 in Amarillo during rush hour traffic. The crash happened around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday on eastbound I-40 at Washington. At least one cow got loose after the wreck and are having to be rounded up. Eastbound traffic was diverted off...
Weather Alert Day: Record-breaking heat possible Thursday
The hottest day of the week is expected to arrive Thursday as dangerous, potentially record-breaking heat settles across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. Widespread triple-digit temperatures are forecast across the region, with most climbing above 100 degrees. Several locations, particularly across the central and ea
