Fire Danger Continues Through the Weekend Across Central States
Wildfire activity is ramping up across the United States, as a dangerous combination of dry air, gusty winds, and above-average temperatures creates ideal conditions for fires to ignite and spread. From the Rockies to the Plains, fire weather alerts have been issued frequently, with low humidity and strong winds...
Discussing 98th Academy Award winners
Laurel Sebastian, audio operator and film connoisseur, joined Today in Amarillo Friday morning to discuss the 98th Academy Award winners.
Texas Transportation Commission approves over 160 million dollars for rail projects to improve safety...
Austin, Texas – The Texas Transportation Commission has approved a major investment aimed at improving safety and reducing traffic delays across the state, allocating $160.4 million in state funding for rail grade separation projects in several high-traffic areas. The move is expected to address long-standing issues...
Amarillo’s Favorite Tea Stop Tries Something New
HTeaO, the Amarillo-founded tea franchise, is introducing matcha to its menu for the first time. Three new matcha drinks, cold foam, and churro bites are arriving along with a limited Easter tea gallon special.
1 dead, 1 injured after wreck involving two semi-trucks
The Texas Department of Public Safety released information regarding a wreck involving two semi-trucks that resulted in the death of a 52-year-old man on Saturday.
Heat, winds, and fire danger
It’s another hot one out there again for our Friday, ironically the first day of spring! Winds will stay light through the rest of the afternoon with temperatures cooling nicely this evening. Saturday, we’ll see a chance at Amarillo’s hottest March day in history, with high 90°s expected.
Massive Meth Bust Near Amarillo Ends In Conviction
Two men passing through Amarillo with nearly half a million dollars' worth of methamphetamine have been convicted for their roles in conspiring to distribute the massive amount of narcotics. California Native Driving Through Texas. 33-year-old Cameron Nesbitt, a California native, was charged by a grand jury in...
📱 New app helps Amarillo paratransit riders manage trips
Starting March 30, Amarillo City Transit (ACT) will launch the Spare mobile app for ACT-Connect paratransit riders. The app lets eligible riders schedule rides, view upcoming trips, get real-time updates, and manage or cancel trips right from their phone.
4 sentenced in 2022 Amarillo homicide case
The 47th District Attorney's Office announced that four people who were charged in connection with the death of Jeremie Gomez in 2022 were sentenced.
1 arrested on reckless arson charges after Amarillo fire
A person was arrested on reckless arson charges after authorities determined a fire in Amarillo had been intentionally set on Wednesday, March 18. The Amarillo Fire Department said crews responded to an outside fire in the 700 block of North Dallas on March 18 that was actively threatening nearby structures. Fire...

















