West Nile virus confirmed in people, animals in Texas Panhandle counties
The Texas Department of State Health Services reported three new confirmed cases of West Nile virus activity in Deaf Smith, Dallam and Castro counties, with now at least 26 confirmed instances of virus activity in the Texas Panhandle in 2025.
Pony Express Expands to 34th and Georgia in Amarillo
Pony Express Burritos has officially opened its new Amarillo location at 34th and Georgia, bringing its popular menu from Canyon to town.
Trevor Brazile Wins 2025 ARHFA World Championship on 6-Year-Old Phenom Vintage New York
Trevor Brazile won the 2025 American Rope Horse Futurity Association (ARHFA) World Championship in Amarillo, Texas, riding Vintage New York, a 6-year-old gelding by Platinum Vintage out of Lil Sugbaby Gun. Brazile marked a 928.79 to take the win and earned $22,180, plus $3,000 in round money. Naturally Gifted with...
Randall County Sheriffs Made Arrests Monday for Drugs, Assault & Cruelty To Animals
Randall County Sheriffs Arrested Brandi Reshaun Freeman, age 27 Monday morning at 9:43 for two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Monday at 12:19pm, Deputies arrested Valerie Isa McGraw, age 44 for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group-1. Randall County arrested 40-year-old Jose Flores...
Amarillo Fire Department developing protocol for electric vehicle fires
The Amarillo Fire Department was recently dispatched to Ricky’s Towing after an electrical vehicle caught fire.
Talking about Wilson Lemieux on ‘Hey Amarillo’
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Skylar Gallop is a regular guest on Studio 4 and the Host of the “Hey Amarillo” podcast. She joined us in the studio to talk about the fantastic conversation she had with Wilson Lemieux about his career and the road he traveled to become the influential filmmaker that he is today. […]
66 Stories from Route 66 to capture history of Amarillo’s portion of the Mother...
A new project is aimed at capturing the living history of Amarillo’s portion of the Mother Road ahead of the National Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026. 66 Stories from Route 66 seeks to unite local residents, business owners, and historians with the next generation of storytellers through two distinct,...
Fire crews working grass fire in Tascosa Hills area
Fire crews were called to work a grass fire northwest of Amarillo in the Tascosa Hills area in Potter County Tuesday afternoon.
Panhandle residents join nationwide “No Kings” protest
Residents from across the Texas Panhandle gathered in downtown Amarillo on Saturday, Oct. 18, for a “No Kings” rally, joining a nationwide movement focused on civic participation and community engagement. Attendees carried signs, chanted slogans, and listen to local speaker call for unity and involvement in local...
Fermi America, State of Texas announce preliminary approval for first 6GW of natural gas...
Fermi America, in partnership with the Texas Tech University System, announced the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's preliminary approval of 6 GW of natural gas-based power generation.
