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POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Potter County Sheriff’s Office released information regarding a terroristic threat incident. According to the PCSO, at around 7 p.m. on March 14, Gilbert Werito was on a bus headed westbound on I-40 when he yelled, “that he wanted to die and that there was a bomb located on the...

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Two people have been arrested following an attempted break-in and shooting at an Amarillo apartment complex over the weekend. The Amarillo Police Department says, around 11:45 Saturday night, officers were called to the Huntington Pointe Apartments on yelling and shots fired. During the...

Mandatory evacuations have been lifted for those on the southside of Greenbelt Lake from FM 3257 to Highway 70, and south towards US 287.

Dairy Queen is celebrating spring with Free Cone Day on March 19. Amarillo ice cream fans can grab a free vanilla cone as the Mint Oreo Blizzard returns for March.

AMARILLO, Texas (Sunday, March 15th, 2026) — Powerful winds and dangerous fire weather conditions are expected to impact Amarillo, the Texas/Oklahoma Panhandles, and eastern New Mexico on Sunday as a strong cold front sweeps across the region, prompting a high wind warning, red flag warning and blowing dust advisory.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, Texas — Blowing dust across the Texas Panhandle could significantly reduce visibility today as strong winds increase. According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, satellite data and...

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with Transformation Park announced that the HUB will remain open overnight as a warming station due to expected cold weather. The Hub is scheduled to reopen today at 7 p.m. and is located at 601 S Travis. Officials said, “Due to colder weather tonight, the HUB will stay open...

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A surprise birthday parade meant for one little girl turned into a moment of support for Evalett, an 8-year-old battling leukemia. Evalett’s mom, Lydia Mendoza, organized the drive-by birthday parade, expecting a small gathering. Instead, hundreds of vehicles lined the street with balloons,...

Amarillo students can enter the Every Drop Counts calendar art contest, showcasing water conservation themes for prizes and a chance to be featured citywide.

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Representative Caroline Fairly announced the launch of the inaugural Panhandle Student Leadership Program. According to Fairly’s team, the program is an immersive educational experience designed to inspire the next generation of civic leaders in House District 87. “How this will work is...