Ride-Alongs, Jail Tours, and More in Potter County’s Citizens Academy
Everyone is aware that the sheriff's office exists, but how many of us really understand what happens there? That question will get answered in an upcoming free opportunity. The Potter County Sheriff's Office will soon host its 17th Citizens Academy, offering a unique opportunity for you to learn firsthand about the...
Amarillo Police Activity For Tuesday
Amarillo Police Officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of I-40-West reference an assault at the Studio 6 – West Medical Center. The complainant reported damage to a door. An Amarillo police officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Pierce on a theft from vehicle where the victims reported the theft of...
Amarillo area school district cell phone policies
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - After Governor Greg Abbott recently signed the bill banning cell phones in Texas schools, NewsChannel 10 is gathering the new or updated policies for area school districts. Amarillo ISD. Amarillo ISD says their current cell phone policy meets the requirements. Bushland ISD. Bushland ISD...
Big Texan short on ‘Original Sack Lunch’ amid calf fry shortage
One of the Big Texan Steak Ranch’s most infamous menu items is in short supply — and no, it’s not the 72-ounce steak. It’s the “Original Sack Lunch.” The Route 66 landmark in Amarillo is temporarily limiting orders of its calf fries — breaded and deep-fried bull testicles, otherwise known as Mountain Oysters — due to...
Westgate Mall Will Be Keeping One Store Thought To Be Gone
Times have been really bad for big retailers inside malls, and even the small ones. Here in Amarillo, we've seen so many stores come and go inside Westgate Mall over the last few years that it's almost unrecognizable. Some of the biggest mall brands, such as Forever 21, have gone...
Juvenile detained as part of burglary investigation in southwest Amarillo
The Amarillo Police Department has blocked off NW 12th and Seminole with an active police presence at a residence.
T-Mobile Takes Over Vexus Fiber: What Amarillo Needs to Know
When it comes to staying connected, having reliable internet is a must. Amarillo has many choices for fiber internet. One of the providers is Vexus Fiber. Vexus Fiber came blazing into Amarillo with its fiber internet in the mid-2000s. Vexus even declared Amarillo a Certified Gigabit City in January 2024.
Blazing Heat in Amarillo Prompts Canyon Warnings for Hikers
With the recent forecast of triple-digit weather in Amarillo, Texas, and surrounding areas this week, two of the most popular places to enjoy the outdoors have issued warnings. If you're going to be out this week, you'll need to be safe about it. Extreme Heat Forecast Prompts Canyon Warnings. Palo...
Relocate, Don’t Kill: Amarillo’s Sweet Solution for Bees
Bees aren't really something most of us think about every day. You see one from time to time, and occasionally you'll stumble upon a hive or a swarm. For the most part, though, they don't seem as widespread as they once were. There are reasons for that. Bees are facing...
Theorem Ranch Purchases Famed Cutting Horse Stevie Rey Von
Kisha and Jason Itkin, the owners of Theorem Ranch, announced the purchase of Stevie Rey Von, one of the most iconic stallions in the cutting horse industry, from legendary breeders Alvin and Becky Fults on August 4.
