‘Forced to pick and choose’: Amarillo’s unhoused face challenges accessing critical health care
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Experts say people experiencing homelessness die decades sooner than the average American — often from typically treatable illnesses — and a dire challenge in Amarillo is a lack of access to health care. According to the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, unhoused...
Canyon Police reports Hunsley Bridge closure after semi-truck incident
The Canyon Police Department reports that the Hunsley Bridge has been closed after a wreck involving a semi-truck hauling an excavator.
Amarillo ends 2025 with strong job growth, low unemployment
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Panhandle Workforce Solutions Business Services Representative Phillip Flores says Amarillo has had a productive year for job growth. “We just have an abundance of jobs. We’ve grown—our labor force grew by about 1,600 people over the last year. Our employment has grown over the last year. The...
Man indicted in Randall County for alleged online solicitation, indecency with a child
A man has been indicted in Randall County on one count of alleged online solicitation of a minor and three counts of indecency with a child.
Amarillo EDC amends location incentives agreement with Texas Tech
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) has agreed to amend its location incentives agreement with Texas Tech University. AEDC originally reached an agreement with Texas Tech in 2018 to bring the university’s School of Veterinary Medicine to Amarillo. Today, board members...
Increase in avian influenza cases reported among wild birds in the Texas Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - As colder temperatures settle into the Texas Panhandle, wildlife experts are warning of a rise in avian influenza cases among wild bird populations. Stephanie Brady, executive director of the Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WWWRC) says her team has already confirmed multiple cases...
The 10 Snowiest Cities in Texas for a Southern Winter Wonderland
Amarillo: The Icy Jewel of the Panhandle Amarillo: The Icy Jewel of the Panhandle (image credits: pexels) In the heart of the Texas Panhandle lies ... Read more The post The 10 Snowiest Cities in Texas for a Southern Winter Wonderland appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Mother of murdered 3-year-old receives bond reduction
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A Collin County judge has reduced the bond for Chelsea Berg, the mother of a three-year-old boy police say was killed by her boyfriend. According to Collin County court records, Chelsea Berg received a reduced bond of $250,000 after going in front of a judge this morning.
AAA Texas: Gas prices hit new four-year lows
As reported by the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch, the average gas price across Texas was $2.51 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel on Thursday. 14 cents less compared to the same day last year.
Cold Case: Missing Amarillo woman’s remains never found, suspect died in jail
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A missing Amarillo woman's case remains unsolved after nine years, even though the man suspected of killing her is dead. Nicole Shante “Nikki” Moore was reported missing December 11, 2016, after her family hadn’t heard from her for over a week. Her sudden silence was completely out of...
