Amarillo TX

Halloween is here, and the Amarillo Police Department, along with Andrea's Project, is working to inform the public on how they can enjoy the holiday while also staying safe.

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo City Council is deliberating a proposal to lease the Amarillo Zoo to the Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WWWRC), potentially transforming it into a nonprofit organization. This change could open up more funding opportunities for the zoo, which currently faces budget...

Amarillo & Canyon revives nostalgia with retro soda shops, candy emporiums, and collectible finds — your guide to old-school sweets.

Fall brings cooler temps and a slate of guided hikes into Palo Duro Canyon, from geology walks and birding to full-moon treks and star parties.

Construction workers at the new Bushland High School site in Bushland, Texas, were finishing up for the day when an unexpected sound caught their attention. From beneath a large tarp, they heard faint rustling. At first, all they could see was a small shadow shifting under the cover. Unsure what kind of animal might...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, TX – Halloween festivities across the Texas Panhandle will enjoy mild, calm conditions early this evening before temperatures take a sharp dip after sunset, according to the US National Weather...

A“skyscraper” was a fitting accessory for Amarillo’s 1920s ambitions. A century ago, Amarillo was experiencing an oil boom. But at the beginning of 1925, Polk Street, the showplace of the city’s ambitions in those days, looked largely the same as it had a decade before. That...

Amarillo Police were called Thursday to the Toot N’ Totum in the 2500 block of South Georgia for the theft of Ice Cream and Heath Bars. APD was dispatched the United Supermarket in the 3500 block of South Soncy for a Forgery. A police officer was dispatched to the 5200 block of Mountain where the complainant reported...

A statue titled "The Amarillo Cowboy" was unveiled at Amarillo City Hall, donated by King and Dianne Hill. Created by King's father, the statue was inspired by King's grandfather, a cowboy on the LX Ranch. King Hill expressed his desire for the statue to honor the heritage of cowboys and...

Wonderland’s Amarillo lease may open doors for expansion, giving new life to the city’s favorite family attraction.