Man admits to selling fentanyl behind popular Amarillo steakhouse, lying about his age to...
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A man who pleaded guilty to dealing fentanyl behind a popular steakhouse has pleaded guilty to a separate federal charge against him. Brannick Ryan Dixon, 40, was arrested in June after a federal grand jury indicted him for distribution of fentanyl. Court documents show that in...
Panhandle Data Center Orders Nuclear Reactors
Major Nuclear Order Placed by Fermi America to Power Texas Data-Centers. October 27, 2025 – Fermi America announced today that it has placed orders for four large-scale nuclear reactors intended to power a massive data-center campus in Texas. The company will build four Westinghouse AP1000 reactors as part of...
Where education meets entrepreneurship: Fall 2025 student market
On Oct. 14, 2025, West Texas A&M University’s (WT) Student Government (SGA) hosted a small-business market in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center (JBK). The market allowed student entrepreneurs to sell their goods and services to others on campus. This event marks the second student market hosted by SGA....
Buffs Fall on the Road at #12 Midwestern State, 2-0
CANYON, Texas – The Buffaloes of West Texas A&M dropped a 2-0 Lone Star Conference decision to the rival #12 Midwestern State Mustangs on Sunday afternoon at Stang Park in Wichita Falls, Texas. The first half began with Midwestern State maintaining a strong offensive presence, earning multiple corner kicks...
Amarillo Weather Update: Thick Fog May Cut Visibility to ¼ Mile by Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, TX – Drivers across the Texas Panhandle are being urged to use caution tonight as the National Weather Service in Amarillo warns of dense fog developing overnight into Monday morning, potentially...
DHDC: ‘Coco’ movie screenings in honor of Day of the Dead on Nov. 1
In celebration of the Day of the Dead, the Don Harrington Discovery Center is set to host movie screenings of the 2017 movie "Coco."
Local non-profits help bring joy back to Ukrainian children
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) —In the midst of the war-torn country of Ukraine, Yarinka is using her connections with Amarillo nonprofits to bring a sense of hope and joy to the children of Ukraine. “Yarinka and I have been friends for over 20 years, helping her with her missionary work both outside of Ukraine and in […]
Volunteers needed for 6th Street Creepy Crawl event on Halloween night
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The SanJac Coalition asks the community for volunteer help at this year’s 6th Street Creepy Crawl event. The Creepy Crawl event includes multiple family-friendly events and activities, such as pumpkinpainting, crafts, and more, set to take place all on Historic Route 66. 6th Street...
Honoring Assistant Amarillo Fire Chief Robert “Bob” Schwab
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Assistant Fire Chief Robert “Bob” Schwab was known as “The General.” After 24 years of dedicated service, Schwab would pass away, and along with many other first responders across the Texas Panhandle, he will be honored at the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial. “I retired from...
Shocking Number of Inmate Deaths at Amarillo’s Clements Unit
Since 2017, over 140 inmates have died at Amarillo’s Clements Unit, a Texas prison now facing scrutiny after recent staff arrests.
