Crucial Reminder: Amarillo Schools Closed Jan 19
Save your PTO this January! With AISD students out for MLK Day, the Discovery Center is hosting a special one-day camp. From wacky weather science to hands-on experiments, kids will stay busy and learning from 9 am to 4 pm. Pre-care and after-care options are also available for busy parents
Man pleads guilty to drug charges in Amarillo Federal Court
A man has pleaded guilty to drug charges after police found five pounds of meth in a backpack, according to court documents that were filed in federal court.
Amarillo man reaches plea deal for bringing rifle to elementary school campus
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — An Amarillo man reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors for bringing a rifle to an elementary school campus. According to court documents obtained by ABC 7 News, Kye Lanham Ohair parked near Heritage Hills Elementary School on September 8 ,2025. He then walked approximately 30 feet onto...
Man in custody after manhunt in South Lawn area
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A wanted man has been arrested after leading law enforcement on a manhunt that lasted multiple days. Nicholas Dormire, 36, was arrested on January 9 on charges of assaulting a family member by choking and a city charge. Dormire was the center of a manhunt that...
Boyfriend of former Amarillo woman indicted for capital murder in death of 3-year-old
MCKINNEY, Texas — The boyfriend of a former Amarillo woman was indicted for capital murder in the death of the woman's 3-year-old son. A grand jury indicted Christopher Thomas Alexander last week on one count of capital murder of a person under 10, and one count of injury to a child.
Major Truck Wash Facility Headed to I40 in Amarillo
Amarillo growth continues as Wash42 plans a new multi million dollar truck wash at I40, boosting services for truckers and improving travel stops.
Man arrested after 15 pounds of methamphetamine allegedly found in traffic stop, home search
One man was arrested and charged in Amarillo Federal Court in early January after about 15 pounds of alleged methamphetamine were found in total between his home and a car in which he was a passenger during a traffic stop.
Earthquake Shakes Area Northeast of Amarillo Here Is What We Know
Learn about rare Amarillo earthquakes, recent events, historical records and how to track real time tremors via USGS.
Amarillo’s Boba Craze Grows with a New Lounge in Town Square
New Amarillo boba tea and dessert shop is coming soon to Town Square Village.
Amarillo Brick Convention draws crowds on opening day
LEGO fans filled the civic center on Saturday as the Amarillo Brick Convention wrapped up its first day, bringing together professional LEGO artists, local builders and families from across the area.
