Amarillo police to hold Race a Cop event at Amarillo Dragway
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police are spreading awareness to the dangers of street racing while raising funds for a local nonprofit. The Amarillo Police Department will hold its third annual Race A Cop event to help spread awareness for street racing. Drunk driving is not the only dangerous vehicle...
Homeless relocation to Transformation Park sees positive outcomes
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The recent relocation of homeless individuals from the Guyon Saunders parking lot to Transformation Park has been met with positive feedback, despite initial uncertainty among those affected. Drew Baker, who had been living in the parking lot for weeks, expressed his hesitation about the move.
Amarillo Gets a Magical Upgrade With New Theater
Amarillo, Texas, has a little bit of everything. We've got it all, from yoga studios to an indoor airsoft facility, and more restaurants and coffee shops than you can keep up with. Now, we're adding something truly one-of-a-kind. If you're into magic, you're in luck. Amarillo is about to have...
AFD responds to fire in vacant house in north Amarillo
The Amarillo Fire Department reported that its crews were sent to the 700 block of N. Grant Street on a house fire in the early morning hours on Sunday.
Batteries Plus Comeback Underway in Amarillo—Construction Sign Appears
It was just a couple of months ago when a semi truck left I-40 and destroyed the building that was Batteries Plus in Amarillo. The building just came crumbling down. Since then, they have had to count on their second location as this one was totaled. I did notice some...
Canyon resident digs up 31-year-old time capsule
Jerry Ithaca recently spent more than four hours digging holes in his yard. He wasn't planting a garden or digging post holes for a fence. He was searching for a time capsule that he and his sons buried in 1994. "It wasn't quite where I remembered it, but that was 30 years ago," Ithaca said. That might have been a...
Amarillo Business Closed for Good—No More Walk-Ins
It wasn't that long ago that Vexus came into our market and gave us a new option for internet, phone, and cable services. It was like a breath of fresh air having new choices. They are still in the area, don't get me wrong. You can still sign up and...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 9 P.M. CDT for Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the entire Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, remaining in effect until 9 p.m. CDT Monday, June 2. According to the Storm Prediction Center, the primary threats with the strongest storms include damaging straight-line winds of up to 80 mph and hail...
Amarillo Community Development opens housing survey for 2025-2029 priorities
The City of Amarillo Community Development Department announced a housing and infrastructure survey for residents and commuters that will remain open through June 23.
Amarillo Crime Stoppers searching for stolen Chevrolet Silverado for ‘Stolen Auto Day’
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for tips to help find a pickup truck stolen in southwest Amarillo on Saturday. According to police, a white 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 was reported stolen from the 4800 block of SW 57th Avenue. The truck should have Texas tags...