Amarillo educator earns national honor for championing kids’ heart health
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - American Heart Association is honoring Melissa Smith, an Amarillo educator, for championing kids’ heart health. Smith is a Region 16 school health specialist who’s been recognized as one of only nine leaders nationwide for transforming student health through the Kids Heart Challenge and...
Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show tackles ‘Farmageddon’ with profit-driven strategies
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — One of the summits during the first day of the 2025 Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show was Grow Better & Grow Money by Tilley. Tilley is a profit management platform that connects producers with an advisory team to get better data and drive up profits.
Fermi America’s Donation to Local Charity Proves Its Positive Impact
In a recent turn of events, Fermi America, a company often criticized for its controversial business practices, has made a generous donation to a local charity. The company, known for its involvement in the unpredictable and tumultuous nuclear industry, has donated $5,000 to the 100 Club, a non-profit organization...
Bond pulled for man charged in 2021 Amarillo murder; Trial set for 2026
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A man charged with murder is back in jail after his bond was pulled. Potter County Detention Center’s jail roster shows Aberiel Rashaud Westmoreland, 39, was booked into the facility yesterday. Westmoreland is accused of fatally shooting a man in north Amarillo on November 14,...
Potter County Deputies Made Arrests Sunday For Drugs, DWI And Weapons
Potter County Deputies arrested 24-year-old Jhaiden Burks-Lara Sunday at 5:59am in the 4000 block of Southeast 15th for Driving While Intoxicated and Resisting Arrest, Search Or Transport. Christopher Lance Cordell of Panhandle was arrested Sunday at 8pm in the 1100 block of Amarillo Blvd East for A Parole Violation....
US: World’s largest 11 GW private energy grid opts for water-saving hybrid cooling
The companies say the new cooling system will cut evaporative loss by using air cooling and closed-loop water circulation.
Potter County Deputies Made Arrests Monday for Murder, Theft & An Ice Hold
Potter County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 17-year-old Tavon Lin Ammons Monday at 9:50am in the 5200 block of Leigh for two counts of murder in connection with the Sunday deaths of 18-year-old Chrisavion Deontay Green and 42-year-old Andy Wayne Curtis Galloway in the 1600 block of Northwest 9th. Potter County arrested...
Potter County Sheriff’s Office preparing for TX HB 8
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Potter County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for Texas House Bill 8 to go into effect Jan. 1. The new bill requires sheriff’s offices to formally cooperate with ICE by carrying out specific immigration enforcement actions. Sheriff’s offices will also be permitted to apply...
1 person injured in Tuesday house fire
The Amarillo Fire Department reported that one person was injured and multiple animals were found dead in a house fire Tuesday afternoon in west Amarillo
Update: Missing teenager has been found reports APD
The Amarillo Police Department reported that it is asking the public for help to find a missing teenager last seen in west Amarillo Tuesday evening.

















