City of Amarillo meets on proposed fiscal year 2026/2027 budget, tax rate Tuesday
The Amarillo City Council is set to hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026/2027 budget and tax rate on Tuesday, which the Texas Municipal League notes is the last day the city may adopt the budget and tax rate before the start of the new fiscal year.
Amarillo Crime Stoppers seeks tips on SUV stolen from apartment complex
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help finding a stolen SUV as part of this week’s “Stolen Auto Day.”. Crime Stoppers said a gray 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander was reported stolen from an apartment complex in Amarillo on Monday. The vehicle...
Rudy’s ‘Cup for a Cause’ fundraiser campaign to start October
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q is set to start their annual Pink “Cup for a Cause” campaign for the month of October. The campaign aims to benefit breast cancer charity partners including Panhandle Breast Health. Beginning October 1, guests at Rudy’s...
Police: tip found not credible at Tascosa High School
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A tip at Tascosa High School that prompted an evacuation was found to be not credible. According to the Amarillo Police Department, Tascosa High School students were evacuated as officers were investigating a tip at the school. Amarillo ISD says Amarillo police along with Amarillo ISD...
Man in Amarillo indicted on firearm, drug charges in federal court
A man was indicted in multiple charges in federal court on drug and firearm possession according to court documents filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo Division.
The Bakery Is Gone. The Building Is for Sale. What Happened to Biti Pies?
Amarillo's Biti Pies has gone quiet, and its historic S. Maryland bakery building is now listed for $345,000.
Roads closures on the Panhandle due to flooding
Following heavy rainfall in the Panhandle Tuesday, multiple roads have started to close due to flooding.
Cumulus Media Continues Station Sales With $1,000 Amarillo Deal.
ELB Broadcasting has filed a $1,000 deal to acquire silent KPUR-AM (1440) Amarillo, TX, from Cumulus Media. The transaction would expand ELB’s Amarillo holdings to two stations. The company currently owns country “The Twister 1470” KDHN. Cumulus would retain four FM stations in the market: country “Nash Icon 107.1” KAR
Local family pursues third adoption through kinship care
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Saint Francis Ministries is highlighting the importance of family placement following the removal of a child from the home. Kinship homes are utilized when a child is taken from parental custody and placed with relatives or family friends. The option provides children facing removal with suppor
Amarillo steakhouse fights beef shortages for diners
What's the beef with the beef in Texas? Amidst beef shortages and higher prices, many reports are coming out of some Texas BBQ joints taking beef off the menu, which seems like mutiny in beef country. One local restauranteur, Bobby Lee, with the Big Texan Steak Ranch, said he is not taking beef off the menu, especially
