Water Bash returns with free fun, registration for backpacks and braids
Thousands of water balloons, free food and a whole lot of heart are headed to Bones Hooks Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, as the 8th annual Unity in the Community Water Bash returns to Amarillo. The free event begins at noon Saturday at Bones Hooks Park, 2000 N. Hughes St., offering families a fun-filled afternoon before...
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...
Amarillo Wildfire Survivor Cinder the Porcupine Dies After Brave Fight
One of the most devastating wildfires in Texas history occurred in the Texas Panhandle in 2024. Lives were lost, millions of heads of cattle died, and many wildlife creatures were killed or displaced. The Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WWWRC) in Amarillo did its best to save many of these...
Relocate, Don’t Kill: Amarillo’s Sweet Solution for Bees
Bees aren't really something most of us think about every day. You see one from time to time, and occasionally you'll stumble upon a hive or a swarm. For the most part, though, they don't seem as widespread as they once were. There are reasons for that. Bees are facing...
Canyon Restaurant Shocks Community With Closure Announcement
Canyon is a wonderful community that is continuously growing, but with that growth comes changes. While new businesses are moving into the city, building, and expanding, others are saying goodbye. Especially businesses that have been a part of the community for decades. One Canyon business that has been open for...
Eight Crazy Facts About Texas Roadhouse You Never Knew
Warning: Reading this article on an empty stomach may result in an uncontrollable urge to seek out delicious handmade rolls and cinnamon butter. If you’ve ever been to a Texas Roadhouse, you probably remember the loud country music, servers line dancing in the aisles, baskets of free peanuts, and those warm, buttery...
Important Back-to-School Dates for Amarillo’s 2025-26 School Year
It's summertime in Amarillo, and going back to school is the farthest thing from your mind. The last thing you want to think about is packing lunches, checking if they’ve done their homework, or making sure you've signed all their paperwork. It's time to have summer fun, not school.
Annual Unity in the Community Water Bash set for Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The annual Unity in the Community Water Bash, a family-friendly event focused on fun and community connection is Saturday, Aug. 2 from noon to 6 p.m. There will be thousands of water balloons, water guns, games, prizes and food. The event aims to show the children...
Lake Meredith’s water level reaches 80 feet after recent rainfall
FRITCH, Texas (KFDA) - Recreation areas like Lake Meredith are thriving thanks to recent rainfall in the Texas Panhandle. For the first time in years, the lake’s water level has surpassed 80 feet. As a result of the increase in water level, there has been an influx of people...
AMACON returns to Amarillo first weekend in August
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — AMACON is returning to the Amarillo Civic Center this weekend. The two-day event will feature all kinds of activities for the family, including a cosplay contest, escape room, video game tournament and more. Stacy Clopton, with the Amarillo Public Library, says the event has come...
