2 PM Texas Weather Update: Panhandle Snow, Severe Storms Central & East Texas
2 PM update for Friday, January 9, 2026. Snow continues across the northwestern Texas Panhandle, with heavier bands near Dalhart and Highway 54 producing several inches of accumulation. Amarillo remains south of the snow band for now. Meanwhile, thunderstorms are increasing across Central and Southeast Texas. A storm...
Texas Homeowners Alert January: Winter Fire Risks in Amarillo, Pampa
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, TX – As January continues and winter tightens its grip on the Texas Panhandle, fire officials are reminding homeowners that winter fire risks remain elevated across the region, particularly during...
Allegorical ghost story on tap for January Great Books discussion at WT
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - A work of magical realism is in the spotlight as West Texas A&M University’s Great Books Series continues in January. Dr. Lau Romero, assistant professor of Spanish, will lead the discussion of Argentine/French writer Julio Cortázar’s “House Taken Over.”. Julio Cortázar’s “House...
Randall County Sheriff’s Made Arrests Saturday for Assault, DWI & Paraphernalia
Randall County Sheriffs Deputies arrested Colton Christopher Darnell, age 27 Saturday ,morning at 1:18 for Assault Causing Bodily Injury to a Family Member and Criminal Mischief between $100 and $750, total bond was set at 11,500. Deputies arrested 53-year-old Wandella Rese Bryant Saturday morning at 2:08 for Driving...
End of a Seven-Year Journey: Amarillo’s Favorite Giant Consignment Sale Is Closing for Good
There are times when you feel special, being let in on a little secret in Amarillo. The crazy thing is, this really wasn't a secret to a lot of people. It was to me, because I was not moving in the circles that needed to know. A "Cool Club" for...
Tyson Dumps 1,761 Texas Workers Amid Worst Cattle Shortage in 75 Years
The layoffs begin January 20, 2026, and they will hit one of the Texas Panhandle’s largest employers. Tyson Foods is eliminating its entire B-shift at the Amarillo beef plant, cutting 1,761 workers in a single sweep. Many of those employees are refugees who moved to Amarillo specifically for these...
Latest Amarillo Restaurant Closings: Chicken Express Update
Amarillo's dining landscape continues to shift as Chicken Express at I-40 and Grand permanently closed on Christmas Eve. This brings the city down to just three locations. While the timing was tough for employees, fans can still find their favorite chicken and tea at the remaining three spots.
16 Texas Small-Town Steakhouses Where You Know Exactly What You’re Getting
Texas has always been famous for its beef, and nowhere is that tradition more alive than in the small-town steakhouses scattered across the state. These family-owned spots serve up perfectly cooked cuts with sides that’ll fill you up and prices that won’t empty your wallet. You know exactly...
Amarillo TX: Cool Today, Highs 42–50°, Warming to 70° by Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, Texas – Cooler, winter-like temperatures are settling back into the Amarillo area today, but the chill will be short-lived as a steady warming trend develops heading into next week. According to...
Major two vehicle crash outside ABC 7 in downtown Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A two-vehicle crash left one truck toppled outside ABC 7 Saturday evening around 5:30 p.m. The crash happened off Pierce and SE 11th Ave when a truck heading south on Pierce, towards the I-27 interchange, collided with the trailer of another truck that was heading east on 11th.
