Man convicted of capital murder in deadly 2022 shooting, sentenced to life without parole
AMARILLO (KVII) — A man who shot five people, killing one and seriously injuring the others, was convicted of capital murder and given a life sentence. Bol Deng, 23, committed the shooting on Oct. 29, 2022, in the 1900 block of NW 18th Ave. Police found two male victims...
Huge Fight Breaks Out At The New Bass Pro Shop In Texas
A fight broke out at a Bass Pro Shop grand opening in Texas after two guys started arguing while in line for the bathroom.
H-E-B Makes Big Move in Amarillo
A $40K H-E-B donation in Amarillo has locals buzzing — could this be the start of something bigger?
Amarillo, TX Weather: Sharp Weekend Cooldown, Freezing Lows by Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, TX – A powerful cold front will send temperatures tumbling across the Texas Panhandle this weekend, ending the week’s warmth with a sharp blast of fall air. The National Weather Service in...
Roller Coaster Ride
Temperatures are certainly fluctuating from day to day lately. After record heat yesterday we are running about 20 degrees cooler today behind a cold front. Highs are in the 60s today from Amarillo northward. We will be chilly by morning with lows in the upper 30s, but we roller coaster back up to 80 with dry, breezy...
Veteran’s Day breakfast scheduled for Friday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Lighthouse Funeral and Cremation Services will host their Third Annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast Friday, Nov. 7, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at 3703 Wolflin Ave. Veteran’s and their spouses will receive a complimentary breakfast as the business’s way of saying “thank you for your service.”...
Kidney donor shares triumphs and raises awareness for organ donation
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - In many health situations, it is organ donation that saves and transforms lives. But there may be a misconception that donation will cause a major setback in life. That’s certainly not the case with Kaci Alvarado who recently hiked the entire Grand Canyon from rim to rim.
Amarillo Police Were Called Tuesday for Theft Of Copper and Firearms Theft
Amarillo Police were called to Chamber’s Electric Tuesday in the 200 block of South Crockett on the theft of two spools of electrical wire, no arrest was made. APD was dispatched to the Broadstone Apartments in the 1500 block of Southwest 9th for the theft of Copper. A Police Officer was dispatched to 2500 South...
No More Pit Stops: Amarillo Parks Restrooms to Close Nov. 15
Starting Nov. 15, 2025, the City of Amarillo will close all public park restrooms until March 2026 — a decision made to prevent winter pipe damage, but one that leaves families scrambling for alternatives.
Region 16 hosts critical training for educators to tackle classroom threats and violence
AMARILLO (KVII) — How to combat potential threats and violence in the classroom is the focus of a mandatory 7-hour training course at Region 16 in Amarillo for select educators. Members of threat assessment teams from campuses across the Texas Panhandle were at Region 16 on Thursday, undergoing advanced...
