Early Wednesday morning update
Shelden checks in, recapping some of the wild weather from Tuesday night, with a look at what to expect going into Wednesday.
Sweet Screams cheesecake event aids Amarillo SPCA no-kill shelter
If you love cheesecake and dogs, you might like "Sweet Screams," the first Cheesecake Throwdown benefitting Amarillo SPCA to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 at Reed Beverage. The new venture will feature cheesecake from Girasol, Cheesecake HSTL and Ghoulia Wild. According to information provided by Amarillo S
West Texas A&M opens new $10 million police headquarters in former Canyon Hospital
The West Texas A&M University Police Department has a new home after a $10 million upgrade, moving into a renovated facility in the former Canyon Hospital. Its located at 2 Monty Platt Drive. “This new University Police Department and Public Safety Building stands as a visible promise,” Dr. Neil Terry,...
Man arrested on drug charge in Childress County
According to a criminal complaint filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas, a man was arrested on a drug possession charge after a traffic stop in Childress County.
Torrential rain floods Bushland homes, closes roads across the Texas Panhandle
BUSHLAND, Texas (KVII) — Flooding in Bushland left several homes waterlogged and forced road closures after more than a half-foot of rain fell, leaving some homeowners unsure what comes next. “So I don't know I don't know what my next move is. I guess you know, take it day...
Flooding seen across the viewing area affecting many
The rain passed for now, but it left behind damage to several businesses and homes the next day.
Storm forces Palo Duro Canyon State Park to close roads, trails
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Palo Duro Canyon State Park announced that the park road “hill” going into the canyon is currently closed due to boulders and debris from Tuesday night’s storm. According to state park officials, the road needs to be cleared before it is safe for vehicles to pass. Officials also noted that a
Storms bring heavy rain, tornadic activity through Texas Panhandle
Storms with heavy rainfall and some tornadic activity moved through the Amarillo region Tuesday night.
This Popular Amarillo Restaurant Is About to Get Way Bigger
A local favorite is about to get a serious upgrade. Bangkok Tokyo's bigger location is officially in motion.
Amarillo playa lake levels surge after overnight flooding, McDonald Lake overflows
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Playa lakes around Amarillo are above 50% capacity, with one playa at 100%, after Tuesday’s storms. The City of Amarillo’s playa lakes monitoring page shows the impact of Tuesday’s flooding to the Amarillo area. Before the flooding, McDonald Lake was already at 100%....
