Potter County Sheriff Warns Of Scam
Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas is reporting that several community members reported receiving a call Wednesday from someone claiming to be Lt. Langwell or Lt. Brown with the Sheriff’s Office, demanding payment of an outstanding warrant. While Lt. Langwell and Lt. Brown are actual employees of the Sheriff’s...
Making the Most of a Quick Stop in Amarillo
After spending all of October 2025 in New Mexico, we spent a short week in Amarillo, Texas as we worked our way back towards home base for winter. We didn’t do a ton here, especially because we knew we’d back in Spring 2026 since we planned on doing a Route 66 roadtrip then. Regardless, here’s everything we did...
Marine Corps Osprey makes emergency landing in Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A Marine Corps Osprey crew faced tense moments late Friday afternoon as they encountered ice while flying over the Texas Panhandle. The crew was captured on video by ABC 7 viewer Andy Andrews near I-40 and the helium plant. They experienced icing on the aircraft...
1 person injured in south Amarillo wreck following DPS chase
Multiple law enforcement agencies were on the scene of a wreck in south Amarillo near Hollywood Road and I-27 that involved a car that was being chased by law enforcement Friday evening.
Teenager accused of plotting 4th of July attack in Canyon ruled competent to stand...
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The teenager accused of plotting a 4th of July attack in Canyon was ruled mentally competent to stand trial. Kevin Alexander Hunt appeared before Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on Wednesday. The judge ruled Hunt is "able to understand the nature and consequences of the proceedings...
Bird Flu continues to spread across the Panhandle
While no recent official cases have been confirmed in Hale County, multiple dead waterfowl have been spotted across the City of Plainview, most commonly at Travis Trussell Park.
Winter Finally Hits Amarillo — Snow and Cold Arrive Friday
Winter weather finally hits the Texas Panhandle Friday with snow and a sharp temperature drop.
Potter County warns the public of outstanding warrants scam
The Potter County Sheriff's Office has announced that a recent over-the-phone scam, requesting payment for outstanding warrants, has been reported by several residents.
Coming Soon to Amarillo: The ‘Mom Lounge’ and Kids’ Cafe Every Parent Has Been...
Having my granddaughter living in Amarillo has put me on a different hunt. I try to look for all the fun things that she can do. She is only four, so some of the normal kid stuff in the area is a bit too big for her, for now. I...
Amarillo’s Toy Vending Machine Side Hustle Is Pulling $3K a Month
An Amarillo collectible vending machine is for sale with a lease in place and profits potentially reaching $3K a month.

















