Amarillo, Texas Gym Member Tries To Fight a Cop, Gets the FAFO Treatment Quickly,...
Nowadays, gyms are establishments where all sorts of wild things happen. From people getting angry when you block their video to strange exercise routines, and even encounters with the police. The latter occurred in Amarillo, Texas, where a gym member was preparing to fight a cop, only to get tased on the spot. At...
Bicycles built by students bring smiles to Eastridge second-graders
Dreams came true for many second-graders at Eastridge Elementary School Friday afternoon as brand-new bicycles were given to each and every student during their Physical Education Class. Thanks to United Way of Amarillo and Canyon’s Youth Leadership Cabinet and Xcel Energy, 74 shiny new bicycles were presented to...
Potter County Sheriff’s Office taking applications for 17th Citizen’s Academy
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Potter County Sheriff’s Office is taking applications for its 17th Citizen’s Academy in September. During the 12 week program, residents of Potter County and Amarillo will hear from several different divisions and learn what they do. A news release states on one Saturday,...
Lubbock man found dead in Amarillo after fight
Michael Mayfield, 43, was found dead in Amarillo after a fight in the 300 block of North Carolina Street, according to authorities.
Catholic Charities of Central Texas suspends Refugee Resettlement Program
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) – Catholic Charities of Central Texas (CCCTX) has announced the suspension of its Refugee Resettlement Program. The organization says this comes due to lack of federal funding. Up to 30 staff positions dedicated to this work throughout 25 Texas counties have been eliminated. CCCTX is one of the...
Burnin’ Up: Wildfires Continue to Tear through Texas
The Lone Star State has experienced a slew of hot and dry days recently. In fact, much of west Texas was under a prolonged Fire Weather Watch from the National Weather Service during the first week of March. With low humidity and high winds up to 60 miles an hour,...
THC in the Spotlight Again
March 10, 2025 – A proposed ban on THC products has ignited intense debate in Austin, drawing large crowds of business owners, advocates, and consumers concerned about the future of Texas’ fast-growing cannabis industry. The measure, which seeks to outlaw hemp-derived THC products such as delta-8 and delta-9, has...
Texas Weather Alert: Strong Winds and Fire Danger Before Cold Front Hits Friday
Amarillo, TX – Warm temperatures will continue across the Texas Panhandle throughout the week before a strong cold front arrives on Friday, bringing high winds and an increased fire weather risk. According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, temperatures will remain above average through Thursday, with highs...
Texas Smoke Shops Hope THC Bill 3 Goes Up In Smoke
Odessa, Texas -- The state of Texas has a relatively large number of smoke shops. Selling everything to smoke accessories, novelties, and an assortment of THC-based products and consumables. How are they able to do this? Isn't THC illegal? Well, technically, no. In 2019, a Texas law (House Bill 1325)...
Texas Vehicle Inspection: What You Need to Know
Did you know that starting January 1, 2025, most Texas vehicle owners will no longer need annual safety inspections? This major change is set to simplify the process, but it also raises concerns about road safety. Vehicle inspections have long been a requirement in Texas to ensure cars are in good condition and do...
