Potter County, TxDOT near agreement on expanding license plate readers
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Potter County is in the process of expanding the reach of its license plate readers (LPRs). The county is nearing a resolution with TxDOT to begin installing LPR’s on state-maintained highways. There are currently 127 LPR’s in the Texas Panhandle, including 10 in Potter County....
Amarillo Fire Department Called To House Fire On Albert Street
The Amarillo Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire at 2:33pm on Tuesday, at 5316 Albert Avenue. Upon arrival, fire crews reported heavy fire and smoke showing from the front side of a single-story, residential structure. Crews deployed hose lines and initiated fire attack operations while...
Family files motion to dismiss lawsuit against Amarillo ISD for alleged negligence in 2023...
The mother of Emerson Cole, an 11-year-old student at Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School who died in January 2023 after having an allergic reaction on campus, filed a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit against Amarillo Independent School District on Dec. 2.
Highway 60 now open after pickup truck collides with train, derails two cars
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Highway 60 is now open after a pickup truck collided with a train at the crossing near HWY 60 and FM 1912. A pickup truck hauling a trailer collided with a train Thursday night near Tyson Foods after failing to yield the right of way. Officials...
Rolling Hills neighborhood hosts holiday parade Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Rolling Hills neighborhood will light things up Saturday evening with a holiday parade. The event is set to start at 6 p.m. at the Rolling Hills Elementary School at 2800 West Cherry Ave. The parade route will head south from the school.
New Steakhouse in Amarillo: Texas Rose Now Serving
Amarillo’s dining scene gets a boost: Texas Rose Steakhouse has launched its new location at 5050 S Coulter, replacing the former Rib Crib. After weeks of speculation, it’s finally ready.
1 dead, 4 hospitalized after Thursday head-on crash on SE 10th
The Amarillo Police Department released information on a Thursday night head-on crash in the 3800 block of SE 10th that killed one person and injured four others.
Abilene community remembers Lightfoot’s legacy after tragic death in New Mexico
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A couple that once served Abilene was found dead in a rural area near Tucumcari, New Mexico. Charles ‘Gary’ and Linda Lightfoot left a gathering on Thanksgiving Day in Panhandle, Texas, to travel back to their home in Lubbock. After no one had heard from them, they were deemed missing,...
Future of Amarillo Zoo and Wonderland Park takes center stage in advisory board meeting
AMARILLO, Texas — The future of the Amarillo Zoo and Wonderland Park was the focus of a lengthy discussion today as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed potential changes that could reshape two major city attractions. The Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center gave a detailed presentation outlining its...
Your Guide to Amarillo’s Most Loved Tamales
Find Amarillo’s most recommended holiday tamales with this local-approved list.
