Amarillo Schools Say Phone Ban Helped End Vaping, Fights
It's been an issue in classrooms here in Amarillo for a bit now, and schools have long grappled with how to deal with it. Cellphones and other electronics are being used in the classroom during learning hours. Between cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches, teachers have struggled to keep kids off...
Severe Storms Slam Northwest Texas with Hail, Flooding and Power Outages; More Thunderstorms Possible
Amarillo, TX – A series of severe thunderstorms ripped through the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into early Monday, leaving behind a trail of hail damage, localized flooding, and power outages. Officials are now asking residents across the region to report the extent of the storm’s impact. Hail, Wind,...
Barfield Hotel earns Texas historical marker, boosts Amarillo’s downtown revival
Once left to decay for decades, the Barfield Hotel now stands as both a symbol of Amarillo’s downtown renaissance and the city’s rich historical roots — officially recognized this week with a Texas Historical Commission marker. On July 31, state and local leaders gathered on the second-floor balcony of the Barfield...
Butterlove Dinnerhouse Bids Farewell to Amarillo After Lease Ends
It seems every time we turn around these days, we find out about another closed restaurant in Amarillo. It's hard to believe we had several months without any news, and now it's been rapid fire. Social media is where this restaurant turned to for this announcement. It seems the Butterlove...
Governor Abbott Signs Child Online Safety, Phone-Free Classroom Laws In Amarillo
August 4, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed Senate Bill 2420 and House Bill 1481 into law to create phone-free learning environments in classrooms and protect the safety and online privacy of Texas children. “Educators and researchers have raised concerns about the impact that...
Amarillo Seniors Throw Big Bash to Renovate Community Center
Amarillo is full of families and older people, and it's a perfect place for those people. The city doesn't move too fast, it's not overwhelming, and it's very welcoming for people of all ages. There are some great senior communities in the area, and the seniors in town are extremely...
Coffee Memorial Blood Center reports stable blood inventory, encourages platelet donations
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Although Coffee Memorial Blood Center reports that they have a stable supply of blood thanks to the generosity of many donors, they still need your help. The organization is currently facing a critical shortage of platelets, which are blood cell fragments that are vital for clotting...
The former Wrangler Ivan Melendez gets promoted to Triple-A Reno
RENO, Nevada (KMID/KPEJ) – The former Odessa College Wrangler Ivan Melendez moved up to Triple-A as he is part of the Reno Aces. During Melendez’s time with the Amarillo Sod Poodles, he has been impressive as he has 63 hits, 43 runs batted in and 16 home runs. He is now being called up by […]
Amarillo Parks Makes Staying Informed Easier—Here’s How
Keeping it simple is always the best way in Amarillo. We like to work smarter and not harder. So when something can be simplified, it creates less work and gives us one clean and easy place to go. Having to manage social media pages can be a lot of work....
Amarillo Pawn Shop Robbed—Burglars Take Shotgun, 5 AR Pistols
It happens in every city, and Amarillo is no different. Crime is always going to be something every city has to worry about, some more than others. Burglaries however, seem to be more prevalent in certain cities than others. Amarillo tends to be one of the cities that has a...
