Amarillo Crime Stoppers: Man wanted for assault charges, bond surrenders
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for help finding a man wanted for assault charges and bond surrenders. Amarillo Crime Stoppers says 48-year-old Ricky Bolton is wanted by the Randall County Sheriff’s Office for assault of a family or household member with a previous conviction. He...
Several structures, herd of cattle saved from fire in Ochiltree County
OCHILTREE, Texas (KFDA) - Crews worked to contain new fires in the Texas Panhandle Thursday. Multiple agencies are responding to a fire near County Road 377 and Farm-to-Market 23 in Ochiltree County. According to the Perryton Fire Department, the fire is southeast of Perryton and South of Booker. The Crazy...
Neon sign removed from Silver Spur Motel in Amarillo
The distinctive neon sign for the Silver Spur Motel along Route 66 in Amarillo was removed last week. It will be at least partially restored, but it won’t be going back up at the property because it has new owners. James Benson, an apparent sign collector based on his...
AFD Responds To Tuesday Fire At T-Miller Wrecker
The Amarillo Fire Department responded to a structure fire at T-Miller Wrecker Service at 1201 S Johnson Street Tuesday afternoon at 1:51. Upon arrival, crews reported heavy black smoke showing from the front side of the building. Crews deployed multiple hose lines and utilized foam to extinguish a fuel-involved fire...
Chad Johnson Interviewed on Hey Amarillo Podcast
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Chad Johnson isn’t from Amarillo, but he’s calling it home as the new reverend at Amarillo United Methodist Church. He’s a guest on the Hey Amarillo Podcast and speaks about his first impressions of Amarillo, his journey into ministry and the role of the church today. Click here to...
Teenager accused of shooting AR-15 style rifle in Discovery Center parking lot indicted
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The teenager accused of shooting an AR-15 style rifle in the Discovery Center parking lot was indicted. A Potter County grand jury indicted Sean Maes, 17, on eight counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The shooting happened Feb. 1. According to Amarillo police,...
Scheduled maintenance project to impact traffic in SW Amarillo
The City of Amarillo announced that its crews will begin work on a scheduled street maintenance project on SW 45th Avenue starting Thursday.
Pleasant Valley River Road Group will present public transit options Thursday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Pleasant Valley River Road Group will present public transit options Thursday. Amarillo City Transit Planner Jim Hillwig says he will discuss transit options for those that are 65 or older, women with dependent children, and those with a qualifying disability within the city limits. Hillwig...
Crews making progress on new parking lot in downtown Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Crews are making progress on a new parking lot in downtown Amarillo. This new lot is located at the site of the old Potter County Courthouse, which was demolished last summer. Since then, crews have completed over 90% of the flatwork for the lot and are...
Texas physician group to drop UnitedHealthcare, 30,000 face coverage loss
Lubbock-based Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Texas Tech Physicians have issued a notice of termination for the commercial and Medicare Advantage participation agreement with UnitedHealthcare, Everything Lubbock.com reported March 23. The termination date for the contract is March 31, 2026. If the...
