1 dead, 4 hospitalized after Thursday head-on crash on SE 10th
The Amarillo Police Department released information on a Thursday night head-on crash in the 3800 block of SE 10th that killed one person and injured four others.
Abilene community remembers Lightfoot’s legacy after tragic death in New Mexico
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A couple that once served Abilene was found dead in a rural area near Tucumcari, New Mexico. Charles ‘Gary’ and Linda Lightfoot left a gathering on Thanksgiving Day in Panhandle, Texas, to travel back to their home in Lubbock. After no one had heard from them, they were deemed missing,...
Future of Amarillo Zoo and Wonderland Park takes center stage in advisory board meeting
AMARILLO, Texas — The future of the Amarillo Zoo and Wonderland Park was the focus of a lengthy discussion today as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed potential changes that could reshape two major city attractions. The Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center gave a detailed presentation outlining its...
Your Guide to Amarillo’s Most Loved Tamales
Find Amarillo’s most recommended holiday tamales with this local-approved list.
City of Amarillo invites public to meet police chief finalists
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The City of Amarillo is giving residents a chance to meet the three finalists for the next Amarillo Police Chief. The Community Open House is today from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in room 3400 at City Hall, 623 S Johnson St. After a nationwide search,...
Man accused of kidnapping, assault re-arraigned on illegal re-entry charge
The man accused of shooting a security guard and kidnapping a woman in Potter County is back in court.
1 person remains in critical condition, 3 pets die after fire on Albert Ave
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - One person remains in critical condition and three pets have died after a house fire on Albert Avenue Tuesday afternoon. The Amarillo Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire at 5316 Albert Avenue. Upon arrival, fire crews reported heavy fire and smoke showing from...
Amarillo police: 1 in custody after traffic stop, chase near Western Bowl
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police say one person is in custody after a brief chase earlier today. Police say officers initiated a traffic stop at the Western Bowl parking lot. During the traffic stop, police say they found a gun. When officers found the gun, that’s when the suspect...
Grand jury indicts woman for June wreck at Coulter and Arden Road
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A Randall County grand jury indicted a woman in connection with a June 2025 wreck. Sara Lynn Back, 45, is charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, a second-degree felony. In Texas, a second-degree felony carries a punishment range of up to 20 years in...
Panhandle Legends: Melissa Dora Oliver-Eakle and the Amarillo skyline
As a philanthropist, industrialist, real estate developer and financier, Melissa Dora "M.D." Callaway Oliver-Eakle is remembered as a Panhandle Legend who helped Amarillo reach new heights, leaving her lasting mark on the city's skyline as well as its historic neighborhoods.

















