Ace Hardware Returns to Amarillo With a New Look and Location
When one door closes, another one opens, is the proper sentiment for this Amarillo store. ACE Hardware has been a staple of Amarillo for decades. When it disappeared from Western Street, it left folks asking what happened. Although that change happened, something new is coming from it. Summit Ace Hardware...
Potter County weighs future of overcrowded, aging jail
Potter County leaders are confronting a costly and long-deferred decision: whether to continue patching up a crumbling, overcrowded jail or invest in a new facility that could serve the county for decades. That discussion advanced Wednesday, Aug. 6, during a public workshop where commissioners heard a detailed...
New drivers in Amarillo, AutoNation’s Free Car Care Clinic is Your Starter Kit
High school is an exciting time. One of the most exciting things is the freedom that comes with getting your first car. With a first car comes learning how to care for your vehicle. Coming up in Amarillo, Texas, students will have an opportunity to learn everything they need to...
Hereford man reaches plea agreement in federal drug case
A Hereford man reached a plea agreement in a federal drug case.
Tuesday Randall County Sheriff’s Arrests
Randall County Deputies arrested 28-year-old J’son Daniel King Tuesday morning at 12:06 for no driver’s license, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to control speed and failure to maintain financial responsibility. Tuesday morning at 6:18, Deputies arrested 25-year-old Anthony Neil Stein for assault on a peace...
Building new Potter County Jail would cost $200 million, likely result in tax increase
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Potter County officials are considering a $200 million investment in a new jail facility to address overcrowding, a move that could result in a tax increase for residents. The proposed facility is expected to serve the county for up to 70 years. Sheriff Brian Thomas...
Tascosa High School’s Makeover Catches Amarillo’s Attention Ahead of First Bell
When the bell rings for the first time on August 14th in Amarillo, kids will be back in school. But before that moment, families and schools are working hard behind the scenes to get ready for the big day. There is a lot of shopping going on in Amarillo, so...
Woman Sentenced for Role in Meth Smuggling Ring Operated Inside Texas Prison
A 49-year-old Amarillo woman was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for her role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that brought methamphetamine into the William P. Clements Unit, a maximum-security state prison in Potter County, Texas. The sentence was announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy E. Larson for the...
Exposito School Closing as Founders Retire
Exposito School of Hair Design, a fixture on Mockingbird Lane for 48 years, closes July 31 as owners retire.
Amarillo Locals Voted These the Top Spots for Biscuits & Gravy
When it comes to breakfast in Amarillo, we have some really good places to choose from. Heck, we can extend that into the weekend favorite brunch places, too. Amarillo has no shortage of hearty morning options to make Mom proud. Whether you are an early riser or a mid-morning start...
