Potter County judge gives update on Panhandle State Hospital
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Construction for the new Panhandle State Hospital in Amarillo has seen a few delays brought on by the cooler weather. Initially set to begin in December, construction for the $159 million project is set to begin this spring. Of the 75 beds at the...
A new recipe from Chef Bud to keep you warm in the Winter
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) —Chef Bud Andersen is back in the kitchen and shares his recipe for Cajun Shrimp Pasta. It’s the perfect dish to make when you need to warm up. Ingredients: 1 lb 16/20 P&D raw shrimp 1 ea jalapeno or Andouille sausage 2 Tblspn McCormick Bayou Cajun...
18 Best Restaurants in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo's Culinary Roundup: A Guide to the City's Best Eats. Here's a guide to some of Amarillo's must-try restaurants:. 1. Sunday's Kitchen: Soul Food with a Side of Southern Hospitality. Sunday's Kitchen, located on historic Route 66, is a local favorite for its authentic...
1 killed, 3 injured, including infant, in head-on crash near Claude
ARMSTRONG COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — One person was killed, and three injured, including an infant, in a head-on crash near Claude. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, James Smith, 40, of Amarillo, drifted across the center strips on SH 207. His 2002 Acura RDX hit a...
Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare sees increase in welfare calls during cold weather
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - As the Panhandle continues to see cold temperatures, the Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare (AMW) department has seen an increase in calls regarding animal safety. Every year, the Amarillo AMW department receives calls from concerned citizens...
Amarillo Police Department explains plate readers
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) —The Amarillo police department began using license plate readers back in July 2021. As we previously reported, the LPRs automatically read license plates as cars drive by, taking a single picture and entering the plate number into a database. “Chief...
Snow Squall Sweeps Through Texas Town in Amazing Timelapse
Early yesterday afternoon, the small town of Vega, Texas, found itself at the mercy of a fast-moving snow squall that swept through areas just north of Amarillo. A cool timelapse video, which you can watch by scrolling to the end of this article, shows how quickly the snow took...
Brutal Snow Squall Hits Amarillo: A Firsthand Account Of The Storm
So far this year, Amarillo has experienced two historic winter weather days. One broke the single-day record for snowfall, and the other was the first time we've received a fairly new weather warning. Yesterday, we made history for the first time when Amarillo received a snow...
National Ranching Heritage Center collaborates with Panhandle author to teach kids about ranch life
LUBBOCK, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben heads to Lubbock where he visits the National Ranching Heritage Center and learns how it’s collaborating with a Panhandle author to teach kids about life on the ranch. About 15 years ago, John R. Erickson, author of the Hank the Cowdog series,...
Time To Plan the Perfect Valentine’s Day: Amarillo’s Most Romantic Restaurants to Reserve Now!
It's time to start thinking about Valentine's Day. It's really not that far away, and even now it's getting too late to plan because you want the most romantic gesture and places to enjoy a romantic meal and reservations fill up fast. Amarillo has many places to offer when it...