Domestic violence turning more lethal
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and one Amarillo organization is working to support those affected by abuse by connecting them with resources and assistance. Yara Duarte with Family Support Services said the organization has seen an alarming trend of domestic violence cases...
Why Some Think Texas Chainsaw Massacre Happened Near Amarillo
Rumors place the horror in Central Texas, South Texas, or even near Amarillo, but the massacre never occurred. The iconic house was relocated to Kingsland, and Leatherface was a fictional figure loosely inspired by Ed Gein.
Amarillo Police Made Arrests Monday for Drugs, DWI & Assault
Amarillo Police made a traffic stop Monday at 2:11am in the 800 block of North Taylor where they arrested 55-year-old Eric Tyrone Jackson for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group-1. Amarillo Police Officer made a motor vehicle traffic stop in 4600 block of South Osage Monday at 6:59am where they...
Two indicted for burglary of historic abandoned elementary school in North Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - October is a busy time of the year for Summit Elementary School. The historic building is notorious for the rumors of hauntings and urban legends that swirl around the property. As a result, many curious teenagers and young adults are drawn to the building’s ghostly allure....
Amarillo council to vote on water sale for AI data center
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo City Council is set to hold a final reading and vote on a proposal at Tuesday's city council meeting to sell 2.5 million gallons of water per day to Fermi America for what is projected to be the largest AI data center in the world.
Amarillo Restaurant Shut Down by Health Department
Amarillo’s Fun Noodle Bar received a B but was still shut down by the health department due to serious issues found during inspection.
Where people in Amarillo are looking to buy homes
Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing...
When Life Gives You Lemons: Amarillo Kids Host Lemonade Stand to Help HPPR
It can be a challege to remain hopeful in the face of a huge loss. When Congress voted to claw back two years' worth of already-appropriated federal funding for public media, HPPR had to turn to our listeners to lean in and fill the gap. And in a small neighborhood in Amarillo, Texas, three siblings decided to help...
I-40 Paramount Blvd, Georgia St. exit and entrance ramps set to be closed Tuesday
The Texas Department of Transportation Amarillo District announced that I-40 exit and entrance ramps from Paramount Boulevard and Georgia Street are set to be closed in both directions Tuesday.
The Unexpected Impact of Amarillo’s Pet Depository Shutdown
Amarillo has closed its deceased animal depository, leaving pet owners without a drop-off site. Here’s why it happened and what options remain.
