Amarillo TX

Texas AI growth is accelerating, and Amarillo could be at the center of job changes as workers question automation and protections.

Amarillo City Council has two new councilmembers, and one of those is David Prescott. He is this week's guest on the Hey Amarillo Podcast. Here's a little about the episode "Amarillo City Councilman David Prescott is a business owner, doctoral candidate, and someone who brings both expertise and candor to public...

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Randall County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested a man after finding two firearms during a traffic stop. On March 23, a Randall County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy conducted a traffic stop at South Western Street and 37th Avenue. During the stop, officials say...

Amarillo Police are warning drivers about the dangers of “courtesy crashes,” which can happen when motorists wave another driver into traffic without seeing all lanes. Texas law still places responsibility on the driver entering the roadway to ensure it is safe.

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — An Amarillo woman was sentenced to three years in federal prison for robbing a Toot'n Totum. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk sentenced Rebekah Irene Standley to 37 months, two years supervised release, and $452.03 in restitution. On July 18, 2025, Standley and Brian Edward Lynch robbed the...

Two online fundraisers are seeking the community's support to help the families and cover costs of funeral expenses for two women who died in a head-on crash last week in north Amarillo. "Aracely Lerma is facing an unimaginable loss after her daughter recently passed away in a tragic accident," the GoFundMe...

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo man accused of killing two family members, and injuring three more, could undergo a psychiatric evaluation. James Dean Pena is charged with capital murder. Last week, Pena said he could not afford to hire an attorney. The judge assigned Wayne Barfield to represent...

Amarillo celebrities, Texas Panhandle stars, surprising famous people—these three names prove big talent can come from small towns.

Gas prices in Amarillo fell by 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week, according to GasBuddy, reaching an average of $3.19/gallon on Monday. That prices was noted as 72.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and 59.5 cents higher than a year ago.

Amarillo drivers have a reputation and locals had plenty to say. We asked what drivers in the 806 are known for and the responses did not disappoint.