A Fresh And Colorful Lubbock Original Expands To Amarillo
Opening a new concept in late 2020 was perhaps the bravest, riskiest, and remarkable thing a restaurant owner could do. But that's what the owners of Lubbock's location of Tikka Shack did when they opened their orginal concept Motomedi. I remember being so excited for this new addition to Lubbock- I even wrote about...
Meet The Man Who Ate Three 72oz Steaks In One Day
In Amarillo, The Big Texan’s 72oz Steak Challenge tests eaters with steak, sides, and a one-hour limit. One man even did it three times in one day.
Texas Schools Crack Down: New Discipline Rules for Students
Texas schools toughen discipline under House Bill 6, changing suspensions and classroom rules after rising violence since COVID.
Amarillo hosting ‘clear the shelter’ event to find homes for strays, reduce euthanizations
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare is hosting a "Clear the Shelter" event this weekend to help find homes for over 200 dogs and 60 cats. The summer months are the busiest for the shelter, which has taken in nearly 800 animals. It also performed...
Amarillo Police Department investigates after man stabbed in 6th Street parking lot
The Amarillo Police Department Violent Crimes Unit is investigating after one person was hospitalized after allegedly being stabbed in a parking lot on 6th Street.
Annual Amarillo Crime Stoppers Car Show set for Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The 17th Annual Crime Stoppers Car Show is set for Saturday, Aug. 30. The show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Amarillo Civic Center. General admission is only $5 and children 10 and under get in free. Admission is free for all first...
Amarillo 4th grader Khrystian hopes for family to share faith, adventures
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Fourth grader Khrystian is a young boy proving that bravery isn’t about being fearless — it’s about moving forward despite the fear. Currently in the foster care system, the 9 year old aspires to join a permanent family. For Khrystian, quality time means...
The 806 Coffee + Lounge Celebrating 18 Years of Coffee and Community
One of Amarillo’s staple establishments celebrates their 18th birthday with their annual school supply drive, a silent auction, and live music. The 806 Coffee + Lounge in Amarillo is gearing up to celebrate their 18th anniversary on August 23; the shop has long served as a focal point for the San Jacinto...
Think You Can Handle Amarillo’s Toughest Food Challenges?
The one thing we can say about Amarillo is that we like to eat. We have so many restaurants to choose from. If you don't like one, we have another one just around the corner. We are so crazy about our food that we will even wait for hours to get a taste of a new place. We saw that recently with the return of Long...
Randall County approves creation of new chapel at jail
Amarillo 4th grader Khrystian hopes for family to share faith, adventures. Fourth grader Khrystian is a young boy proving that bravery isn’t about being fearless — it’s about moving forward despite the fear. Fritch benefits from the charm of Lake Meredith. Updated: Aug. 19, 2025 at 9:55...