Amarillo TX

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Amarillo District released its “Know Before You Go” report on lane closures for this week.

Fall brings cooler temps and a slate of guided hikes into Palo Duro Canyon, from geology walks and birding to full-moon treks and star parties.

The Amarillo Police Department reports that an off-duty officer was arrested on Saturday night on a DWI charge following a two-vehicle wreck in southwest Amarillo.

SUNRAY, Texas — A reflection of the Panhandle Spirit, two Amarillo families coming together to host a fundraiser and raffle for a surrounding community in need. With fond memories at the Treasure Island Water Park in Sunray a 13-year-old girl and her best friend decided to show some love to the small community.

Randall County Deputies arrested 30-year-old Aaron Quinton Harper Saturday morning at 7:38 for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group-1, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and No Driver’s License. DeWayne Richard Lowery, age 58 was arrested Saturday at 8:10am for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly...

Amarillo, TX – An upper-level weather system is forecast to move into the Texas Panhandle later this week, bringing increased moisture, rain chances, and noticeably cooler temperatures, according to the National Weather Service in Amarillo. Forecasters say rain chances will peak Thursday, with 20–50% probability of...

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — As we previously reported on Myhighplains, this year in May, 20-year-old Ariana Estrada died from multiple gunshot wounds, allegedly shot by her boyfriend, 21-year-old David Allen Crowder. “You know, I mean, I was woken up at one o’clock in the morning, just that phone call, you know,...

Amarillo Botanical Gardens brings Halloween to life with a Trail of 1,000 Jack-O’-Lanterns, giant displays, and a pumpkin patch.

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Fire Marshal’s Office is warning local businesses about a scammer posing as a fire official and attempting to obtain financial information. Multiple reports have been made about a suspect claiming to be a fire marshal employee and asking businesses about cash deposits or...

Since 2017, over 140 inmates have died at Amarillo’s Clements Unit, a Texas prison now facing scrutiny after recent staff arrests.