Amarillo council approves replacement of 70 fire hydrants
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo City Council has approved the replacement and repair of 70 fire hydrants around the city. The city has selected a contractor to replace 44 aging fire hydrants and repair 26 others, enhancing safety and reliability to the city’s fire protection system. The city...
Homelessness increases in Amarillo, 2026 PIT Count results released
The Amarillo Continuum of Care, along with the City of Amarillo, has released the 2026 results from the Point-in-Time Count for homeless people in the community.
Largest Route 66 mural in Texas Panhandle underway in Amarillo
A massive Route 66 mural is transforming part of downtown Amarillo as artists, interns and students work to complete it.
Amarillo police arrest 2 juveniles following Tuesday night shootings
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police arrest two juveniles following multiple overnight shootings on Tuesday. According to the Amarillo Police Department, Tuesday night officers responded to the area of Southeast 24th Avenue and South Houston Street for reports of shots fired at a home. Officers learned there were t
Three West Texas students win National Merit scholarships
Three students from the Texas Panhandle and South Plains area won National Merit scholarships, the organization announced this week. Quan D. Nguyen, with Amarillo High School, won a National Merit Scholarship of $2,500. His probable career field is listed as music performance. The award is supported by National Merit S
Deadline for Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle senior health event this Friday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The deadline to register for a free senior health event by the Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle is this Friday. Champion Your Health Older Americans Month Celebration is set to take place May 21 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Region 16 Service Center, 5800 Bell St.
Number of people in Amarillo experiencing homelessness for first time increases
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The number of people in Amarillo experiencing homelessness for first time is up. There are also more homeless people overall. But more of them are staying in a shelter than on the streets. The Amarillo Continuum of Care, and the City of Amarillo, released results...
Randall County Sheriff’s Office warns SWAT Team training could cause ‘loud noises’ near Highway...
The Randall County Sheriff's Office issued an advisory for community members that SWAT Team training on Wednesday and Thursday could cause those in the area near Living Water Church to hear simulated gunfire, explosives and other loud noises.
Amarillo’s Utility Billing Crisis Exposes Deeper Questions About City Accountability
Closed pools. Displaced prairie dogs. Doubled water bills. A massive data center deal made without a public vote. Amarillo citizens are asking hard questions and showing up to City Hall to demand real answers.
Now Open: Bargain Mart Brings Massive Savings to Amarillo.
Tired of rising prices? We found a new spot that can help. Bargain Mart just opened at 5811 S Western and they are already making waves with 25-cent loaves of bread and major discounts on household essentials.

















