Tri-State Fair & Rodeo offers 10 days of fun, starting Friday
The Tri-State Fair & Rodeo is back, and bigger than ever. The 2026 event officially opens at the fairgrounds in Amarillo with a special event on Friday, Sept. 18, followed by the downtown parade on Saturday morning and a full 10 days of annual exhibits, carnival rides, food, fun, live music and entertainment, evening "
City of Amarillo sets ceiling for 26/27 property tax rate
A special meeting was held today with the City of Amarillo City Council and staff. The meeting covered the budget, how property tax is used in the budget, and what ceiling should be set for the upcoming year.
WT Police notified of on-campus stalking report
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — West Texas A&M University officials reported on Monday that police received information regarding alleged stalking incidents that occurred in a residential hall on campus. According to WT officials, the University Police Department received reports of the incidents on Sept. 13. WT said the r
Above normal highs continue, with growing rain and storm chances
Temperatures are in the 70s across the viewing area this morning, under partly cloudy skies. The skies will stay partly cloudy throughout our Monday, but isolated to scattered rain and storms will be possible for our northwestern counties this evening.
Report: Potter County Jail sees increase in inmates housed outside of Potter County
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Potter County’s weekly jail reports an increase in both the overall number of inmates and the number of inmates housed outside the Potter County Jail. As of September 14, there are a total of 639 inmates in Potter County custody. 545 inmates are currently...
NWS: Thunderstorms, 50 mph winds may hit parts of Texas. Here’s where.
Rain is forecast through most of the work week for this area.
Midland College ends Amarillo tourney with two wins
The Midland College volleyball team closed out the Amarillo College Tournament with a pair of sweeps on Saturday.
These Companies Employ Thousands Across the Texas Panhandle
Farming and ranching built this region, but they're not what's employing the most people anymore. See who's hiring.
Repair Cafe in Amarillo set for Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) —The City of Amarillo announced a Repair Cafe event for Sept. 19. The free event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Warford Activity Center. Residents can bring in a broken appliance, a torn sweater, or a bicycle that needs repair. It also offers residents a chance to build […]
High Plains History: Texas Panhandle names and the reason behind them
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – In this edition of High Plains History, we sit down with Caden Keenan, Digital Team Lead here at MyHighPlains.com, to talk about how the Texas Panhandle got its names, from counties to towns. We also discuss the naming of Amarillo ISD campuses, how they follow a trend, and what outliers t
