Amarillo Driver Gets 5-Star Rating and Penalty
A recent Amarillo delivery proves that a perfect record is hard to keep. Even with a happy customer, a restaurant error led to a contract violation. Here is the story of the 5-star rating that came with a penalty.
Power outages impact over 1,000 customers in City of Stinnett Sunday: Xcel Energy
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Xcel Energy Electric Outage Map reports that an unplanned power outage impacts over 1,000 customers in the City of Stinnett. Outages occurred at around 9:30 a.m., affecting approximately 1,185 customers. Xcel Energy said, “Crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as...
Texas Tech veterinary students receive white coats, marking next step toward clinical training
Third-year students at the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine marked a major milestone in their education as they received their white coats during the school’s annual White Coat Ceremony in Amarillo.
Man arrested on Saturday for ‘terroristic threat’ incident on bus
POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Potter County Sheriff’s Office released information regarding a terroristic threat incident. According to the PCSO, at around 7 p.m. on March 14, Gilbert Werito was on a bus headed westbound on I-40 when he yelled, “that he wanted to die and that there was a bomb located on the...
Police arrest 2 after attempted break in, shots fired at Amarillo apartment complex
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Two people have been arrested following an attempted break-in and shooting at an Amarillo apartment complex over the weekend. The Amarillo Police Department says, around 11:45 Saturday night, officers were called to the Huntington Pointe Apartments on yelling and shots fired. During the...
Evacuations lifted near Greenbelt Lake as fire threatens structures
Mandatory evacuations have been lifted for those on the southside of Greenbelt Lake from FM 3257 to Highway 70, and south towards US 287.
Dairy Queen Is Giving Away Free Ice Cream in Amarillo
Dairy Queen is celebrating spring with Free Cone Day on March 19. Amarillo ice cream fans can grab a free vanilla cone as the Mint Oreo Blizzard returns for March.
Severe Wind Gusts, Extremely Critical Fire Weather, and Blowing Dust Possible Sunday
AMARILLO, Texas (Sunday, March 15th, 2026) — Powerful winds and dangerous fire weather conditions are expected to impact Amarillo, the Texas/Oklahoma Panhandles, and eastern New Mexico on Sunday as a strong cold front sweeps across the region, prompting a high wind warning, red flag warning and blowing dust advisory.
Amarillo, TX – Blowing Dust May Reduce Visibility Across Panhandle Through 2 PM Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, Texas — Blowing dust across the Texas Panhandle could significantly reduce visibility today as strong winds increase. According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, satellite data and...
The HUB will remain open overnight as warming station
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with Transformation Park announced that the HUB will remain open overnight as a warming station due to expected cold weather. The Hub is scheduled to reopen today at 7 p.m. and is located at 601 S Travis. Officials said, “Due to colder weather tonight, the HUB will stay open...
