Governor Abbott announces over $443,000 in career training grants for three Panhandle area schools
AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Governor Greg Abbott today announced three Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $443,271 have been awarded to three Panhandle-area schools by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train 109 students for high-demand occupations such as nurses...
Amarillo ISD announces finalists for district teachers of the year
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo ISD announced the finalists for district teachers of the year. The district finalists are chosen from the 52 campus teachers of the year. Winners will be announced Friday morning at the Lamar Lively Teacher of the Year Breakfast. One elementary and one secondary teacher will go on to represent Amarillo ISD in the Region 16 competition.
River Road students participate in Shattered Dreams car crash scenario
In fact, Amarillo is one of the leading cities in Texas to have more deaths from crashes involving impaired driving. A Shattered Dreams crash simulation gave students a vivid picture of how life can suddenly turn into a nightmare. On Thursday, April 30, River Road High School students were exposed to an all-too-familiar scenario, where high school students, who are impaired by...
Former Fermi CEO fired by company behind AI data center being built near Amarillo
DALLAS, Texas (KVII) — Less than two weeks after stepping down as CEO of Fermi America, Toby Neugebauer was fired by the company. According to the SEC filing, the company terminated Neugebauer's employment for cause "as a result of conduct in violation of the terms of (his employment) agreement and of company policies."
Man accused of planning 2025 July 4th Parade attack in Canyon pleads guilty to...
A man accused of planning an attack during a Fourth of July event in Canyon in 2025 was rearraigned in federal court Wednesday after previously agreeing to plead guilty to allegedly attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction.
‘Danger to herself and others’: Bond revoked for Amarillo woman
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A Potter County grand jury determined there is enough evidence to formally charge a woman for threatening a man and infant earlier this month. Katie Lynn Quackenbush is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony. In Texas, a second-degree felony carries a...
New Amarillo Zoo and Sanctuary opens doors to eager crowd
On Monday morning, April 27, the Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary opened to the public for the first time under its new name, to a curious and grateful crowd. The opening drew a large number of grateful animal and naturalists scurrying to get a glimpse of the new Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary, now under the management of Stephanie Brady, who also acts as the founder and executive...
Second Casey’s Store Is Opening in Amarillo
A second Casey’s store is on the way to Amarillo as expansion plans continue to grow across the city.
These 7 Amarillo Rules Are Common Knowledge to Locals and a Warning to Everyone...
Every city has its code. Amarillo's is just louder, windier, and involves a lot of orange cones. Here are 7 rules locals live by and visitors learn the hard way
From Tyler Street to the Silver Screen
Amarillo’s Cyd Charisse took part in some of the most astonishing scenes in cinema history. The long, lithe ballet dancer turned Hollywood leading lady whirled her way into the hearts of millions of moviegoers in musicals like Singin’ in the Rain (1952), The Band Wagon (1953) and Brigadoon (1954). She partnered on several occasions with two of the biggest names in movie musical history...
