NAACP town hall brings AISD officials to address enrollment trends, Carver concerns
Education concerns and misconceptions were the focus of a NAACP-hosted town hall at St. Johns Baptist Church, where Amarillo Independent School District officials answered questions from community members. District officials gave a presentation that addressed population trends, enrollment trends and challenges, and...
Illinois man charged with sending threats to federal judges in Texas and Florida
A man from Chicago's north suburbs has been charged with threatening federal judges in Texas and Florida.
Amarillo police respond during clearing of camp near Guyon Saunders Center
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police responded Thursday as unhoused campers were cleared from private property near the Guyon Saunders Resource Center. According to APD, officers were called to the area near SW 2nd Avenue and S. Tyler Street after a business owner requested police presence while the site was...
West Texas Weather Update: Amarillo, Midland Face Summerlike Heat and 45 MPH Winds March...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, Texas – Temperatures could surge toward 90°F by Thursday afternoon across the Texas Panhandle and West Texas, bringing an early blast of summerlike heat as a large ridge of high pressure expands...
Dozens of Buc-ee’s Stores Get ‘F’ Ratings From BBB
Many Buc-ee’s locations have received failing BBB ratings. Here’s what that means for Texas stores and whether the Amarillo Buc-ee’s location is affected.
The ‘Eastern’ Fire in Randall County, 100 acres burned; 100% contained
The Canyon Fire Department reports that a grass fire is burning southeast of Canyon.
Amarillo Crime Stoppers ‘Fugitive of the Week’ wanted on theft charge
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo Crime Stoppers "Fugitive of the Week" is wanted on theft charges. Chancy Cole Carver is wanted by the Randall County Sheriff's Office for theft of property over $2,500 under $30,000. According to court records obtained by ABC 7 News, police say Carver stole...
Midland tops PetSmart list of most dog-loving U.S. cities; Amarillo, Sunset Valley also rank
See the three Texas cities that made PetSmart's top 25 dog-loving cities in the country.
Police chase prompts Amarillo ISD to place all schools in ‘secure’ mode
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A police chase prompted Amarillo ISD to place all schools in "secure" mode. "There is an ongoing police pursuit of a vehicle across town, affecting multiple schools," said the district in a message to parents. "We are carefully watching the situation and doing our best to make sure our...
Where Amarillo Locals Buy Fresh Beef Instead of Grocery Stores
Amarillo sits in the heart of cattle country, yet many residents still buy their beef at grocery stores. Here are several places where you can buy fresh local beef directly from ranchers and local markets.
