City Council Grants Kevin Nelson 90% Tax Reimbursement, Mayor Dissents
A company owned by the husband of former Mayor Ginger Nelson has been granted approval to take over an incentive agreement potentially worth more than $800,000 following a split vote by Amarillo City Council. The incentive, which grants a 90% property tax reimbursement for up to $849,044.99 through 2031, is...
Haunted Wicked Wash Returns for Three Spooky Nights
Amarillo’s Wicked Wash haunted car wash returns Oct. 23–25 at Toot’n Totum. Enjoy scares, clean cars, BBQ, and drinks during this unique Halloween event.
Economic boom or environmental disaster? Rural Texas grapples with pros, cons of data centers
LUBBOCK — Kendra Kay loved growing up in the quiet of West Texas. She enjoyed the peacefulness brought in by the open lands. She appreciated how everyone in her community had a purpose and contributed to their way of life. She never wanted the busy noise that came with living in a bustling big city.
Watch Live: World’s largest AI data center big topic of Amarillo City Council meeting
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The world's largest AI data center and it's potential impact on Amarillo will be a big topic during Tuesday's city council meeting. Residents are expected to express their concerns about the project during public comment. Fermi Inc. will then have a presentation (Agenda Item 9C)
Amarillo City Council votes to accept donated art piece
The Amarillo City Council voted to accept a piece of art donated by King and Diane Hill.
City of Amarillo proclaims Oct. 28 Local First Responders Day
During Tuesday's Amarillo City Council Regular Meeting, the council proclaimed that Oct. 28 would be known as " Local First Responders Day," in Amarillo.
1 man sentenced to prison in Amarillo Federal Court for illegal possession of firearm
According to documents filed in Amarillo Federal Court, one man was sentenced to more than 6 years in prison on charges of "Alien in Possession of a Firearm."
Recommendation: Vote FOR Texas Proposition 13
Please note: Over the next few days, the Amarillo Pioneer’s Editorial Board will be publishing recommendations for various races. In some races where multiple seats are up for grabs, recommendations may be spread out over several days. Please stay tuned to our website for recommendations and for a final list, which...
Vintage Sodas and Candy in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo & Canyon revives nostalgia with retro soda shops, candy emporiums, and collectible finds — your guide to old-school sweets.
1 man sentenced to 38 years in prison for 2022 murder
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A man who was indicted three years ago in Potter County for killing another man with a hammer was sentenced to 38 years in prison last week. Aung Myo was sentenced to 38 years in prison for a 2022 murder according to court documents. As part of a plea agreement he […]
