Amarillo TX

Palo Duro Canyon is one of the most unique places in the Texas Panhandle. It's also the second-largest canyon behind only the famed Grand Canyon. Because of that, you're bound to find some things that are unique and native to the area. There is something there that is only found in three counties in the entire world,...

Crape murder. Many have heard of this vicious crime committed on innocent plants. For those of you who are not familiar with this hideous crime, it is the butchering of crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia spp.) by improper pruning. To underscore the severity of this crime one has only to Google “crape murder” and see page...

AUSTIN, Texas (KVII) — A state trooper from Amarillo was honored by the head of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Dani Bayse was recognized by Colonel Freeman F. Martin for winning Top Female Trooper in Texas for a third time. "Trooper Dani Bayse is an accomplished Texas Highway...

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Over 50 schools in Amarillo are being outfitted with a new evacuation system designed to protect students during emergencies. Go To Green is a directional evacuation system that uses sensors and overhead lighting to guide people away from active shooters, weather threats, or other dangers....

Did you know there are some of us who really love going to jury duty in Amarillo?I know it may seem unusual, but I am one of them. I love the inner workings of the justice system. I love hearing all of the details of a case. I suppose it's...

This story has been updated with additional information. With summer starting, farmers markets pop up around the town, with vendors selling their offerings to lucky customers. More than just a market, it’s a time to get out in the fresh morning and enjoy the crowds with your family and friends and, in the meantime,...

Father's Day is this weekend, and it can seem tough trying to find things to do in Amarillo, Texas, to celebrate dad. Fortunately, several things are happening in town just in time for the big day. If you want to get the old man out of the house, several events...

The addition of Joe's Place in Amarillo offers event hosting alongside providing extra kitchen space for those in need. They had their ribbon cutting recently, and since then, they have just hit the ground running. They have already announced a date night this month. A place to go and get...

Amarillo Police were called to the 3100 block of Southwest 27th Tuesday on a burglary where the thief broke the front door frame and broke a bedroom window. Police were called to the 900 block of Northeast 24th on a report of a vehicle burglary where the owner reported the theft of a wallet and tablet. An APD officer...

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A "No Kings" protest is happening Saturday in Amarillo. The protest is scheduled for 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Coulter Ave. and SW 45th Street. Amarillo police told ABC 7 News the department is aware of the protest and has an action plan in place if needed.