Region 16 counselors honored with CREST Awards
The Texas School Counselor Association is recognizes two school counseling departments from Region 16 as recipients of the Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST) Award.
Fondling Incident At West Texas A&M
The West Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD) received a report on Tuesday of a fondling incident that occurred between 4 and 6 p.m. on Sunday. The offense was reported to have occurred in the on-campus academic building, Mary Moody Northen Hall. The Title IX Office is...
Texas Panhandle Braces for Breezy Cold Thursday: Safety Tips for Amarillo Drivers Along I-40
Amarillo, TX – Amarillo residents should prepare for breezy, cool conditions on Thursday, with wind chill values expected to drop below freezing. Drivers on I-40 and I-27 may encounter gusts up to 30 mph, creating hazardous travel conditions. Officials advise wearing layers to...
Snow Squall Sweeps Through Texas Town in Amazing Timelapse
Early yesterday afternoon, the small town of Vega, Texas, found itself at the mercy of a fast-moving snow squall that swept through areas just north of Amarillo. A cool timelapse video, which you can watch by scrolling to the end of this article, shows how quickly the snow took...
Amarillo Fire Department takes extra steps to protect equipment, crew in cold weather
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - As cold weather challenges many people, the Amarillo Fire Department (AFD) must take extra steps to protect its personnel and equipment. All AFD trucks are equipped with water on board in preparation for firefighting but traveling in cold temperatures...
Amarillo community leader Tremaine Brown wins national hero award
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Tremaine Brown, a prominent business owner and community leader in Amarillo, was awarded a $10,000 check by "7 Brew" after being named the 2024 National Hero of the Year. Brown has been recognized for his extensive community service, which includes...
Crews working fire in downtown Amarillo
Update: 6:07 p.m. AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Fire Department reports the fire is at 610 SE 11th Street. The fire department said more than one building is burning and several walls have collapsed. Original Story AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Fire...
Dasher Diary: A Huge Payout for New Dashers in Amarillo
When I first signed up to DoorDash in Amarillo it was a waiting game. I got a notification that there were too many Dashers in my area and I had to wait. So wait I did. I mean I wasn't even sure that this was something I wanted to try. So no big deal.
Cold…Bit Not As Cold
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Cold temperatures continue after a record setting morning. Many locations across the Panhandles were below freezing Tuesday morning. Hard nighttime freezes continue but mainly in the 20s. Highs bounce around a bit through the weekend. The next chance...
Akintoye and Mohammed Honored by the Lone Star Conference
CANYON, Texas – West Texas A&M's Blessing Akintoye and Aziz Mohammed were honored for their efforts on the track this past weekend as they were named the Lone Star Conference Indoor Track Athletes of the Week. Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week. Akintoye made a name for...