14 Amarillo area students graduate during Wayland Baptist University commencement
Wayland Baptist University announced 59 students will participate in commencement ceremonies at 2 p.m. on Saturday, including 14 from Amarillo and the surrounding area.
Amarillo College student recognized for overcoming the odds
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - For Alexia Layton, school was never a priority, survival was. Coming from a family with a history of substance abuse, Layton was out of high school and became a single parent at 19. Two years ago, a friend convinced her to apply to Amarillo College. “It...
The Best Amarillo Neighborhoods for Christmas Lights in 2025
Looking for the best Amarillo Christmas lights? These neighborhoods go all out.
Borchardt family talks Wonderland Amusement Park following city lease agreement
On Tuesday, Amarillo City Council approved a lease agreement for Wonderland Park. Owner of Wonderland Amusement Park, Paul Borchardt shared he was asked to come to Amarillo by the park department to establish the amusement park.
Amarillo considers development plan for John Stiff Memorial Park
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo City Parks and Recreation staff presented a large-scale development plan for utilizing a portion of John Stiff Memorial Park during Tuesday’s city council meeting. The concept plans to use 30 acres of underutilized park space to bring in restaurants, retail and private investments....
Llano Cemetery to host Wreaths Across America Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Llano Cemetery will participate in Wreaths Across America on Saturday, Dec.13 at 11 a.m. at the cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes St. in Amarillo. Wreaths Across America is a national event dedicated to honoring fallen veterans. Every wreath placed represents gratitude, remembrance and respect....
Texas Workforce Commission reports September unemployment numbers in December, Amarillo lowers by .3%
The Texas Workforce Commission reported that the civilian labor force of the state reached a total of 14,343,800 nonfarm jobs after adding 4,600 positions in September.
Driver indicted in deadly hit-and-run of 74-year-old man pushing wheelchair across street
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — An Amarillo man was indicted in the deadly hit-and-run of a 74-year-old man who was pushing a wheelchair across the street. A Potter County grand jury indicted Joshua Loehr for collision involving death. According to the criminal complaint, surveillance video shows Loehr, 34, hit Jaime...
Local Gym Body Exchange Shuts Doors in Amarillo
ight before New Year’s resolutions begin, Amarillo loses Body Exchange Fitness, leaving members scrambling for new workout spots as they resolve to get healthier.
Midland unemployment falls to 3.3%, tied for lowest in Texas
Texas Workforce Commission data show Midland’s unemployment fell to 3.3% in September, tying Amarillo for the state’s lowest rate.
