Crews working wreck involving vehicle and train on US 60 east of Amarillo
Multiple crews are on the scene of a wreck east of Amarillo near FM 1912 on HWY 60 Thursday night.
Amarillo man sentenced to 60 years in prison for drug possession
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo man will spend 60 years in prison for drug possession. Court documents show that in November 2024, an officer with Amarillo Police Department was on patrol when he saw a Hyundai driving west on Amarillo Boulevard with a broken rear tail light. The officer...
Couple killed in house fire near NW 17th and Rusk identified
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Fire Department has released the identities of the couple killed in a house fire near NW 17th and Rusk. Officials say Leon Baker Jr. and Rita Rabb died in the fire on November 7. Crews responded to the home that morning to find heavy...
Texas Eyes Potential New Interstate Connecting DFW to Amarillo
Texas may soon see its newest Interstate if US 287 is upgraded, potentially providing a more direct trade route from the Texas coast to the Panhandle. A US 287 Interstate Feasibility Study from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), published this summer, outlines a $24.5 billion project to transform US 287...
Amarillo Braces for First Snowfall: Timing Still a Mystery
When will Amarillo’s first snow hit? Forecasts say anything from this afternoon to overnight.
Alerts Issued as Texas Could See Snow Through Thursday
Meteorologists are still uncertain where the heaviest snow bands will set up with the incoming winter weather.
Helping cancer patients find comfort, care and community
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Harrington Cancer & Health Foundation is a beacon of light, providing many resources to help cancer patients and their families. "Going through cancer is rough, and that’s an understatement. Our goal is to try to make that path a little smoother — whether that’s helping someone navigate...
Amarillo Library book sale this weekend
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Friends of the Amarillo Public Library will host a Discount Brown Bag Sale, offering an end-of-year bargain on books and media Friday through Sunday. Shoppers can fill a grocery-sized bag for $5 per bag, or $4.50 per bag when they bring their own reusable (non-paper)...
Mom drops wrongful death lawsuit she filed against Amarillo ISD after daughter’s death
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A mother dropped the wrongful death lawsuit she filed against Amarillo ISD after her daughter died from an allergic reaction she had at school. According to the motion to dismiss, Chelsea Acosta "no longer wish(es) to pursue the matter at this time." But she asked...
Couple Missing Since Thanksgiving After Failing to Return Home to Texas Following Family Celebration
Authorities in Texas are asking for the public’s help in locating an elderly couple who vanished after leaving a small town on Thanksgiving. On Sunday, Nov. 30, officials issued a Silver Alert for 81-year-old Linda Lightfoot and 82-year-old Gary Lightfoot after the Texas Department of Public Safety joined the ongoing...

















