This Amarillo Bakery Has Been Baking Since 1986, and Their Cookies Prove It
From a home kitchen in 1986 to a Amarillo staple, Ms. Piggy's Custom Bake Shoppe is celebrating 40 years.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Amarillo ISD in case of teen’s death
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo judge has dismissed the lawsuit against Amarillo ISD involving the death of former Amarillo High School student Jaxson Mendoza. According to court documents filed July 21, 2026, the judge dismissed the case that accused the district of violating 14-year-old Jaxson Mendoza’s civil ri
Texas Land Commissioner urges cards, RSVPs for Amarillo veteran Wiley Tow’s 100th birthday
AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is encouraging Texans to send at least 100 birthday cards to Wiley Tow, a World War II Army veteran who lives at the Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo, ahead of his 100th birthday on Friday, Aug. 14. Tow’s birthday...
TxDOT announces multiple closures throughout I-40 around Amarillo this week
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - TxDOT has announced multiple lane closures throughout I-40 around Amarillo this week. Starting Tuesday, various lane closures will take place through both directions of I-40 at Bolton, Eastern, and Nelson street intersections for bridgework. Construction for this project will take place from 7
Bell awarded $300 million contract for SPINE upgrades at Amarillo facility
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Bell Textron Inc. has announced an estimated $300 million contract from the Department of Navy. The contract is to provide the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) upgrades on up to 49 U.S. Marine Corp AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom aircraft. The work will...
Texas Lottery Reveals New $10 Million Scratch Ticket
New Texas Lottery scratch tickets are now available with prizes ranging from $500 to $10 million.
Amarillo man identified after body found at Lake Meredith; no foul play suspected
MOORE COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — The Moore County Sheriff’s Office identified an Amarillo man whose body was recovered from Lake Meredith. John Gabriel Navarro, 29, was found in the water near the Blue West area around 12:50 p.m. Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators said they...
Three arrested in skimming investigation targeting San Angelo, other Texas cities
Three Romanian nationals were arrested in San Antonio for their alleged involvement in an organized skimming operation that targeted retail payment terminals across several Texas cities.
A Century of Courage: POW veteran Dan McKinney celebrates 100th birthday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Panhandle War Memorial was filled with family, friends, fellow veterans and community members on Saturday as they gathered to celebrate a major milestone for former prisoner of war Dan McKinney. McKinney turned 100 years old on July 25 and was honored for both his...
Weather Alert Day: Record Heat Returns
A Weather Alert Day has been issued by the Storm Search 7 Weather Team for dangerous, record breaking heat. Heat alerts are in place for the entire Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles as well as a majority of eastern New Mexico. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Palo Duro...
