Man sentenced to prison for Amarillo cockfighting ring dismantled by Feds
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A federal judge sentenced an Amarillo man for his involvement in a cockfighting ring. According to a release from United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould, the man is the third defendant to be given prison time. Salvador Sanchez Chavez, 49, pleaded...
The Amarillo Winter Farmers Market Fills the Seasonal Gap in Fresh Produce
When people think of a farmers market, thoughts often go to pleasant summer mornings browsing the harvest of local farmers and gardeners. What, then, would a winter farmers market entail? According to Jamie Woelke. it’s a warm, festive time where anyone can get locally-made produce and other goodies. Woelke is the...
ALL CLEAR: Snow clearing out
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The weather system responsible for several inches of snow has moved away from the area and our weather conditions will be improving today. Very cold air remains in place, however, and will lead to overnight lows dipping below zero and some refreezing of moisture on roadways. Motorists are...
Texas Weather Alert Today: Amarillo Faces Dangerous Wind Chills Near 15 Below Through Tuesday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. The Texas Panhandle wakes up under a hard, brittle cold, where breath hangs in the air and exposed skin stings within minutes. Vehicles struggle to warm, metal rails burn to the touch, and even short trips...
Best Amarillo Brunch Spot Growing on Hillside Road
Amarillo construction usually means traffic, but not at Golden Waffle Company! The Hillside Road favorite has officially announced an expansion that will include more seating and a larger coffee area.
Amarillo Sees First Big Snowstorm of 2026
Residents of Amarillo enjoyed snow, sledding, and winter fun during the first snowstorm of 2026 in the Texas Panhandle.
2 dead after Saturday house fire in Tulia
TULIA, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Tulia Police Department reports that a structure fire that lasted overnight on Saturday left two people dead. According to TPD, at around 8:50 p.m. on Jan. 24, TPD officers received a call about a structure fire in the 200 block of NW 4th Street. Officials said Tulia VFD was on […]
America’s Windiest City Isn’t Chicago
Chicago may bear the "Windy City" title, but there are at least 10 other US cities that are even gustier. Redfin decided to go beyond the usual hot/cold weather analysis that people often undertake when deciding on a place to live, diving deep into the cities that consistently have higher-than-average annual wind...
Snow Totals: Winter storm brings widespread snow to Texas Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas — A winter storm moving across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains from Jan. 23-25 brought widespread snowfall, with several communities reporting near double-digit totals. The heaviest snow fell across the eastern and southeastern Panhandle, where a narrow band of heavier snowfall set up during the...
Fun in the snow: Kids, adults go sledding on hills at Medi Park in...
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Most of the schools in the Texas panhandle are closed Monday because of snow. Sunday, kids took full advantage of the snow and went sledding at Medi Park. ABC 7 News saw dozens of people sledding Sunday morning. If you do go out there, be...

















