Texas Cities Shine with Lowest Tax Rates in U.S. Study
A consistent theme in conversations right now is the increasing expense of everything. It feels like our dollars aren't stretching as far as they used to, and some of us have difficult decisions to make. If you live in Texas, though, you're doing better than a lot of others, at...
Construction on Rockrose Complex May Start by September
It's been one of the longer things to come together in Amarillo than I can think of, but we're almost at the finish line. Believe me when I say, I'm thrilled it's almost home too, because it's desperately needed. The Rockrose Sports Park, the brainchild of Kids Inc., has been...
“Hey Amarillo” new host talks about the show and latest guest!
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Skylar Gallop is the new host of the “Hey Amarillo”. She joined us in the studio to talk about the transition in the show and the latest guest on her show. You can listen to all of the podcast episodes now by going to the “Hey Amarillo” Website. For the latest Amarillo news and […]
Community mobilizes for massive north Amarillo cleanup this Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Sweat equity hours and sweat equity passion are needed for a massive community cleanup on the north side of Amarillo on Saturday. Focus areas are along River Road, where organizers from the community have put together a cleanup day. It will start around 8 a.m. with a sign-up and go into the...
Defense attorney criticizes APD’s handling of DWI investigation, calls for transparency
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Criminal defense attorney Ryan Brown criticized the Amarillo Police Department's handling of the DWI investigation of Assistant Police Chief Ken Funtek. Funtek hit an SUV in the parking lot of Macaroni Joes on June 19 and left before police arrived. The crash was initially reported...
Bike patrol: Community building on two wheels
As I adjusted the 20-pound bulletproof vest, I was grateful for the cooler spring weather. On a normal bike ride I would be trying to shed as much weight as possible. But this was not a normal ride. While I’ve participated in police ride-alongs before, this was my first time joining officers on a bicycle and the...
Dasher Diary: Amarillo Dasher Shares Honest Review of DoorDash App Changes
I know I am not the only one who doesn't like a lot of change in Amarillo. I mean, if it's going to be a new store or restaurant, I am all in. If you are going to change the way I do things, I am not a fan. I...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs school cellphone ban bill in Amarillo on Friday
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is set to visit Amarillo on Friday and ceremonially sign legislation passed during the recent legislative session to restrict the use of phones in schools, which was authored and championed by local Texas State Representative Caroline Fairly.
Classic Western “The Sundowners” to screen at Sad Monkey fundraiser
A Technicolor Western filmed entirely in the Palo Duro Canyon will return to the big screen this weekend as part of a fundraiser supporting the second annual Amarillo International Film Festival, scheduled for Oct. 9-11, 2025, at Arts in the Sunset. A screening of "The Sundowners" (1950) is set for Saturday, Aug. 2,...
DPS: No injuries after rollover on southbound I-27 to Canyon
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KFDA) - DPS officials say a crash on southbound I-27 to Canyon has been cleared after it caused a standstill Thursday afternoon. DPS officials say the crash was a single-vehicle rollover and there were no injuries. DPS officials say as of 4:26 p.m., the scene is clear.
