Texas AG launches investigation into utility companies connected to 2024 wildfires
New Mexico State Police arrest Tucumcari teen for making school threats. New Mexico State Police arrested a 15-year-old in Tucumcari accused of making school threats. ‘It’s so rewarding’: Amarillo Area CASA in need of advocate volunteers. Updated: 11 hours ago. |. ‘It’s so rewarding’: Amarillo Area CASA in...
Major I-27 Traffic Switches Coming to Amarillo and Canyon
Road construction in the Amarillo area is never-ending. Just when something is fixed, they tear up something else. Then they go back and tear up the thing that took five years to fix. It's a vicious cycle that will never end. Unfortunately, with as much traffic as we have and...
Bluey Is Coming to Amarillo and Families Are Pumped
If you have kids in Amarillo, there is no doubt you know who Bluey is. In fact you probably have sat down and watched a few episodes. It's one of the best parts of having kiddos running around. Who Is Bluey and Why Kids Love Her. You have a reason...
Man arrested on alleged aggravated assault, kidnapping charges after June shooting
A man accused of allegedly kidnapping a woman after shooting at her and a security guard on June 29 was arrested on Thursday on multiple charges, according to records filed in Potter County.
Amarillo Police warn parents about oversharing children’s info online
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Special Victims Unit at the local police department is urging parents to exercise caution when sharing information about their children on social media. Lieutenant Chaz Williams, the unit's coordinator, emphasized the potential dangers of oversharing online, stating that it could...
Amarillo Thai Restaurant Closes and Combines in Big Move
It's not unusual for restaurants to close in Amarillo. Unfortunately, they seem to come and go. We have had a few that have closed but decided to merge with another restaurant. Those seem easier to take. Mergers Are Nothing New in Amarillo Dining. We end up losing a place to...
Mosquitoes continue to thrive as rainfall persists in Tx Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo has received 17 inches of rain this year, which puts the city on pace to shatter its yearly average of 20 inches. This abnormal amount of rainfall is a benefit to insects like mosquitoes, as standing water gives them a greater chance to breed and populate the community.
New rehab hospital in Amarillo to address critical health care needs in Texas Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Encompass Health and BSA Health System announced on Friday a new venture to operate a rehabilitation hospital in Amarillo. This will help address a critical health care need in Amarillo and in the Texas Panhandle. Construction is underway at the corner of Wallace Blvd. and Gentry Dr. on a new...
Security guard shot in face trying to stop kidnapping: ‘God brought me back for...
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A security guard who was shot while trying to stop a woman from being kidnapped said God brough him back for a reason. Frank Diaz was critically injured June 29 when he was shot in the face and arm with an AR style rifle while .
Amarillo Parents Can Win $250 for Back-to-School Photos
You can always tell when it's back-to-school time in Amarillo. Just open up your Facebook or Instagram feed, and you'll see everyone's kids dolled up in their first day of school outfits, standing in front of their house. Most times, they'll be holding a sign that tells you all the...