Amarillo gas prices fall 0.4 cents, average $2.32/gallon on Monday
Gas prices in the Amarillo area fell 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to average at $2.32/gallon, according to the most recent report from GasBuddy. Those prices were noted as 8.8 cents higher than a month ago and 28.5 cents lower than a year ago.
Amarillo community celebrates the Year of the Horse
This Tuesday marks the Lunar New Year, and the Vietnamese community gathered today with the public for a Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration.
Amarillo Police Department warns of false power outage notification scam
The Amarillo Police Department warned community members to be cautious of a reported scam related to false power outage information, and advised residents to check for power outages through their provider's official websites or apps.
Xcel readies for power shutoff Feb 17 in Panhandle amid fire danger
This story has been updated with additional information. Xcel Energy is preparing for a Public Safety Power Shutoff on Tuesday, Feb. 17 across parts of the northern Texas Panhandle as critical fire weather conditions move into the region, the utility announced Monday. The shutoff is set to begin between 8 and 9 a.m....
High Plains History: Don Harrington Discovery Center
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — On this edition of High Plains History, we are joined by Sophia Britto with the Discovery Center to talk about how they are celebrating 50 years of educating young minds and cultivating learning through fun. Britto talks about how the DHDC has changed in 50 years and what people can...
1 dead in crash in north Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — One person is dead after a crash in north Amarillo on Monday evening. The crash happened at N. Fillmore between S. 1st Avenue and N. 1st. Details are limited but multiple vehicles were involved. The section of the Fillmore where the crash happened is closed.
Randall County Deputies Made Sunday Arrests For Traffic Violations, Public Intoxication & Assault
Randall County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 47-year-old Jackie Wayne Proffitt Sunday at 12:39pm for Failure to Signal a Turn, Disregarding a Red Light Traffic Signal, No Liability Insurance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond was set at $1,198. Antonio Rocky Bustos, age 48 was arrested Sunday at 3:08pm for...
Amarillo Men Sentenced In January 2024 Shooting Death
The Amarillo Police Department responded to a reported shooting January 24th, 2024 at a residence in the 800 block of North Highland. Upon arrival, officers located 23-year-old Everardo Guadalupe Leal suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately began lifesaving measures; however, Leal was later pronounced...
Texas Weather Alert: 60 MPH Wind Gusts and Blowing Dust Threat Tuesday Across the...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amarillo, Texas – Travel across the Texas Panhandle could become hazardous by midday Tuesday as wind gusts approach 60 mph, creating blowing dust and dangerous wildfire conditions. According to the National...
Amarillo Construction: Batteries Plus Rebuild Progress
The wait is over for the I-40 and Paramount corner. Crews are officially tearing down the ruins of Batteries Plus. After months of insurance delays, a new building is finally on the way to replace the site of the 2025 crash.

















