West Texas A&M University faculty awarded tenure, promotions
Fourteen faculty members at West Texas A&M University have received tenure and/or promotions for the 2026-2027 academic year, as announced by the university.
Canyon’s ‘Rooted in Freedom’ celebration biggest in Texas Panhandle
Canyonites and many other visitors will gather Saturday morning for the annual Fourth of July celebration, deemed 'Rooted in Freedom' to honor America 250. The biggest 4th of July gathering in the Texas Panhandle draws nearly 40,000 guests and residents to Canyon every year to celebrate our nation's birthday. This year
City of Canyon notes street, square closures for Independence Day celebrations
The City of Canyon announces closures to accommodate the July 4th parade, Firecracker mile, Fair on the Square and the fireworks show.
Canyon High School student completes NASA Texas Aerospace Scholars summer program
Canyon Independent School District highlighted Rebecca Cooke of Canyon High School, who recently completed the Texas Aerospace Scholars summer experience, a competitive STEM program connected to NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Man in custody after standoff at Loop 335 and Bell Street
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A man is in police custody after a standoff in the area of Loop 335 and Bell Street. Just before 3:20 p.m., the Randall County Sheriff’s Office reported a traffic stop in the area of westbound Loop 335 and Bell Street. Officials say they found...
Reviewing the tableside carving and salad bar at Amarillo’s newest eatery.
Amarillo finally has a Brazilian steakhouse! Ponto Gaucho is officially open for business at 731 S. Tyler Street. Read our soft opening review to see why the gauchos, salad bars, and beef picante are worth the trip.
Amarillo woman dead, hit by car in Sunday night crash on FM 1541
The Texas Department of Public Safety released information on a fatal Sunday night wreck on FM 1541, in which one Amarillo woman died after being hit by a car.
TxDOT Shares Grieving Mother’s Powerful Warning To Texans
She dropped her daughter off for her sophomore year and never saw her alive again. Read the powerful story TxDOT is sharing to stop impaired driving on Texas roads.
Demetrio Crisantes hits for second cycle in Sod Poodles history, Amarillo wins 18-4
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – It was a big day for Demetrio Crisantes as he earned the second cycle in Sod Poodles history today against the Frisco RoughRiders. Crisantes needed the easiest part of the cycle, which was a single, when he stepped up to the plate in the 8th inning. He did just that as he […]
Amarillo Red, White and Boom! among July 4 fireworks events
The July 4th weekend will go out with an even bigger bang this year for America's 250th anniversary , including events in Amarillo and throughout the Texas Panhandle. Amarillo Red, White & Boom! The City of Amarillo's Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), in collaboration with Outdoor Amarillo, are bringing the Amari
