One person, four pets dead in Canyon house fire Tuesday night
The Canyon Police Department reported one person, 60-year-old Theunis DeBruin, died at the scene of a Tuesday night fire at a home in the 1200 block of Ninth Avenue.
Man fires multiple rounds outside and at a home, Amarillo police say
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A 27-year-old man was arrested after Amarillo police said he fired multiple rounds outside and at a home. Around 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting in the 3400 block of SW 7th Avenue. According to police, Jared Wade Johnston, 27, arrived at the...
Dasher Diary: Why I received a contract violation due to construction.
It is one thing to be late because of poor planning, but it is another to be penalized for Amarillo’s road construction. This week, a local Dasher vents about receiving a contract violation after being stuck in the Georgia Street mess.
Beaver-sized battle: Potter County court asked to settle Buc-ee’s restrictive covenant dispute
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A local landowner is asking a Potter County judge to settle an ongoing disagreement with the biggest beaver in the Texas Panhandle—Buc-ee’s. Attebury Farm LLC filed a declaratory judgment lawsuit against Buc-ee’s, arguing that restrictive covenants tied to the Buc-ee’s development do not prohib
AAA Texas: Gas prices continue to fall ahead of Independence Day
As reported by AAA Texas’ Weekend Gas Watch, the average gas price across Texas was $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel on Thursday. This price is 13 cents less than it was last week and 52 cents more compared to the same day last year.
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.
Saint Francis Ministries hosts ceremony celebrating family reunification efforts
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Saint Francis Ministries and and several community partners came together Wednesday to celebrate family reunification. Saint Francis Ministries works alongside families and children in foster care. “We have these families and everyone, we have our challenges in life,” said Jessica Hoskins, dire
Shots fired in the area of Southwest 7th and Tennessee
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police are investigating shots fired on Southwest 7th and Tennessee. APD says someone fired rounds around the area, striking a vehicle. One person is in custody. Amarillo police say this in an active investigation and will provide more details as they become available.
Potter County residents air grievances, concerns about fire response
Editor's note: This is part 2 of 2 concerning Monday's review of the wildfire response and ongoing recovery in Potter County, where residents spoke about their concerns and frustrations. The Potter County Commissioners' Court, along with community members, wildfire survivors and others in the packed room, heard an upda
Texas Old Route 66 Association announces first batch of small business outdoor beautification matching...
The Texas Old Route 66 Association recently announced its inaugural group of recipients of its Small Business Outdoor Beautification Matching Micro-Grant Program. Five businesses along Texas Route 66 were given $500 gatching grants for exterior improvements, beautification projects, signage, restoration efforts and vis
