Amarillo ISD board talks budget; voices concerns
Last Monday, the Amarillo Independent School District board of trustees looked at the preliminary report on the proposed 2025-2026 school district budget and employee compensation plan.
Heart of the High Plains: 101 Elite Men impacting young men
101 Elite Men is a black male organization that works to enrich the younger generation so they may go out and enrich the world. The organization works with a number of students through its in-school partnership with Amarillo ISD.
Brittany Holberg’s lawyers object to state’s challenge of reversing her conviction
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Attorneys for convicted murderer Brittany Holberg, who has been on death row since 1998, filed an objection Friday to the state’s challenge of an appeals court reversing her conviction in March. Three members of the Fifth Circuit Appeals Court heard her appeal. Two said her...
Officials responding to turned over cattle truck near FM 1912, I-40
Amarillo City Council approves David Prescott as Place 3. Demolition begins to turn old Potter County courts building into free parking. Demolition begins to turn old Potter County courts building into free parking. Brittany Holberg’s lawyers object to state’s challenge of reversing her conviction. Updated: 12 hours...
New equipment boosts search for missing Marine veteran
ARMSTRONG COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — It’s been nearly five months since Gary Joseph “PJ” Marcantel Jr. disappeared on Highway 207 in the canyon in Armstrong County. State funding is enabling the Armstrong County sheriff’s office to purchase equipment that will enable them to expand their search efforts and go to places...
2 juveniles injured after crash with Amarillo police motorcycle
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Police Department says two juveniles were injured after a crash on Monday. Around 2:30 p.m., officials say an APD motor officer was traveling northbound on Russell Street from SE 10th Avenue. Police say two juveniles on a dirt bike motorcycle exited the alley traveling...
Cafe proud to get their start in Borger
Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch provides resources to struggling families. Talking about Boots and Badges with Coffee Memorial Blood Center. Talking about Boots and Badges with Coffee Memorial Blood Center. Events happening with Friends of Lake Meredith and Alibates this Summer. Updated: Jun. 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM CDT....
Local sheriff’s offices talk immigration warrant program agreement
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Potter County Sheriff’s Office and Curry County Sheriff’s Office shared details on the 287(g) program agreements. According to Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas through the agreement, if a person gets arrested locally for any offense and it’s suspected they do not have legal...
Understanding Amarillo: Phrases That Define the City and Confuses Others
If you're from Amarillo or have lived here for any length of time, you'll recognize phrases and references that might baffle outsiders. We have things that are foreign to everyone else. Some events and establishments are unique to Amarillo. There are businesses that outsiders will not get a reference for....
Cattle trailer turnover impacts traffic near FM 1912 and East Amarillo Boulevard
A cattle trailer turnover on FM 1912 near the Highland Park Independent School District on Monday morning drew the Texas Department of Public Safety to the scene.
