‘These kids have changed my life’: Amarillo Children’s Home weighs in on group home...
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo Children’s Home has been operating for over a century, providing group home resources to kids in foster care. “So right now we currently have 31 kids in our care that are all in foster care right now. We work closely with Saint Francis Ministries, which is also another organization....
Iconic Amarillo Drive-In to Close as Owner Retires
Daniel’s Drive-In, a beloved 40-year Amarillo carhop, is closing soon as owner retires.
No Phones, No Tablets—Now This in Amarillo High Schools
Last week, my oldest son had his freshman orientation at his new high school here in Amarillo, and we were hit with a bit of a shock just before we went in. As you may recall, the new ban on using cell phones, tablets, smart watches, etc., goes into effect the second they set foot on campus, but there is something...
Local artist J. Peso shares his story and upcoming events on Today in Amarillo
Local music artist J. Peso joined Today in Amarillo on Monday to share his story and preview an upcoming performance.
The 10 Snowiest Cities in Texas for a Southern Winter Wonderland
Amarillo: The Icy Jewel of the Panhandle Amarillo: The Icy Jewel of the Panhandle (image credits: pexels) In the heart of the Texas Panhandle lies ... Read more The post The 10 Snowiest Cities in Texas for a Southern Winter Wonderland appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Fire destroys property in southeast Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — An early-morning fire in southeast Amarillo caused an estimated $150,000 in damage, resulting in a total property loss. In a press release Saturday, the Amarillo Fire Department (AFD) said it responded to a structure fire at 4706 Eagle Lane at 6:01 a.m. Crews arrived within...
Amarillo man sentenced to life in prison for murdering ‘love of his life’
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — An Amarillo man was sentenced to life in prison for killing the "love of his life." Juan Antonio Salinas III was found guilty of murder on Friday in the shooting death of Cecilia Rodriguez. Salinas shot her on February 3, 2024, after a night out...
New Amarillo Shop Is a Dream Come True for Local Collectors
As a collector myself, I've found Amarillo to be a tough place to be. It's not that there aren't places to go; it just seems there is a lack of options when it comes to it. Personally, I'm a sports card collector. My youngest son is into cards with me, but shoes as well. Sure, there are the flea markets and other...
The Hidden Charm of Small Towns on the Amarillo-Dallas Drive
Over the years, I have made many trips from Amarillo to Dallas. I know I am not alone in knowing that long stretch of road. I always consider the drive two separate trips. There is a start that takes us on 287. That first half is us in a constant...
Potter County Sheriff’s Arrests For Saturday
Potter County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 24-year-old Samson Joe Aguilar Saturday at 9:30pm for assault causing bodily injury to a family member. Deputies arrested Christopher lee Akins, age 43 Saturday afternoon at 2:20 for possession of a controlled substance penalty group-1 and an outstanding city charge. Saturday...