Panhandle Community Services sees increased demand for utility assistance
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - As winter continues, Panhandle Community Services continues to see a demand for utility assistance. Since October, it has made over 1,200 utility payments for those in need, with the average cost of utility assistance around $620 dollars. As of Dec. 16, new online applications for utility...
Yellow City Street Food Just Made A Big Change
Amarillo’s Yellow City Street Food made a big change to one of its most popular menu items after In-N-Out sent a cease and desist letter.
Facebook videos, discarded clothing led to arrest of armed car burglary suspect in Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A man accused of committing a string of car burglaries in Amarillo has pleaded guilty to federal gun charges. In October 2025, police were notified of a suspicious person seen breaking into cars while armed with a handgun. The officers got video...
Texas Authorities Seize Nearly 60 Pounds Of Meth During Traffic Stop
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized nearly 60 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop along Interstate 40 in Carson County. On September 24, a DPS trooper stopped a 2005 Jeep Cherokee for a traffic violation near Amarillo. During the stop, the trooper discovered several...
Amarillo area enters pivotal year as growth tests finite resources
As the new year unfolds in the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo finds itself balancing technological ambition with practical constraint. The city is attracting significant investment in artificial intelligence and energy development while contending with longstanding limits tied to water availability, infrastructure...
Amarillo Brick Convention features LEGO, displays and millions of bricks
The Amarillo Brick Convention is coming back to the Amarillo Civic Center on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 10-11. According to a news release sent by the company, it will be the “ultimate event” for LEGO lovers of all ages, described as one of the largest LEGO events in the United States. Whether you're a fan of the...
Potter County Sheriffs Made Arrests Monday For Evading, Criminal Trespass & Drugs
Potter County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 39-year-old Michael Allen Anderson Monday afternoon at 5:20 in the 300 block of Southeast 6th for Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle. Monday at 12:45pm Deputies arrested Kelly James Birchfield, age 48 and 41-year-old Katrina Mason in the 2900 block of I-40 East for...
Amarillo’s Convenience Store Scene Expands
RaceTrac plans to open an Amarillo store bringing jobs and expanding the city’s booming convenience store scene.
Brutal Superflu Outbreak Sweeps Amarillo — What to Know
Amarillo flu outbreak, new virus strain, winter illness surge, and dry air health effects are making symptoms last longer and feel worse than normal flu.
Texas Weather Alert Today: Two-Round Storm Setup Brings Rain, Then Winter Risk to Amarillo
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Texas — Damp pavement and low clouds set the tone as weather systems begin lining up across the Panhandle. The first arrives quietly, but the second could bring a sharper winter edge by the end of the...
