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Xcel Energy employees showcase skills in Lineman's Rodeo
Xcel Energy held its 31st Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo on Friday, featuring some of its best lineworkers showing off their best climbing, safety and team skills at the Don Taylor Training and Rodeo Grounds in east Amarillo. ...
More Than Clean Sheets: North Heights Linen Service bringing jobs, boosting economy
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Today was the first day of a five-year agreement between BSA Health System and North Heights Linen Service. North Heights Linen Service provides laundry services for healthcare facilities. Before this partnership, BSA Health System used a company out of Albuquerque and Oklahoma City. Not only does...
Randall, Canyon place first and second in UIL Lone Star Cup title standings
Canyon ISD can add a few more trophies to its résumé. After securing their first Lone Star Cup title in 2022-23, Randall cemented two in a row by claiming the title in Conference 4A, as announced by the UIL on Monday. Canyon placed second in the standings with 94 points.
Event kicks off annual Boots and Badges blood drive
The Coffee Memorial Blood Center kicked off its 17th annual Boots and Badges blood drive collaboration Friday with first responders from its local fire and police departments. The Amarillo Police and Fire Departments have worked diligently to support blood donations for the region, with friendly competitions that encourage people to give the lifesaving gift of blood. Blood has a shelf life of about 42 days before it expires under refrigeration, and there is always a need for donations in the Texas Panhandle and nationwide.
Sign Up Now for WTAMU Foundation Golf Classic
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — West Texas A&M University supporters can take a swing at supporting invaluable University research initiatives at an upcoming golf tournament. The WTAMU Foundation Golf Classic is set for July 12 at Ross Rogers Golf Course, 722 N.W. 24th Ave. in Amarillo. “WT is proud to...
Family Support Services selling tickets for ‘Harley Party’
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Family Support Services is selling tickets for their annual “Harley Party” on July 27. The 29th annual event will be held on Saturday, July 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. The event will feature live music from Touching Voodoo, The...
Amarillo chief building official reappointed to Texas Industrialized Building Code Council
AUSTIN, Texas (KVII) — Governor Greg Abbott reappointed the chief building official for the City of Amarillo, along with five others, to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council. John "Johnny" Scholl, of Claude, is the chief building official for the City of Amarillo, with over 40 years of experience...
Case dismissed in Thomas Brown family defamation lawsuit
According to court documents from the Seventh Court of Appeals in Amarillo, a defamation lawsuit filed by the family of Thomas Brown - a teenager from Canadian who went missing in 2016 and whose remains were found in 2019 - against multiple local individuals and companies was dismissed on Friday.
Randall wins second consecutive Lone Star Cup
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The UIL announced Randall High School as the winner of the 2024 4A Lone Star Cup on Monday. The Raiders are taking home the award for their second time in the last two years. The award is given to the high school with the best overall...
Amarillo vet clinic shares signs of heat stroke in pets
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - With high temperatures comes higher risk of heat-related illnesses in dogs, with heat stroke being the most common. “We recommend don’t take them outside unless it’s under 75. You know unless it’s very cloudy or you’re comfortable outside and watching them and they’re comfortable outside, but we don’t want them outside in this 90 up degrees,” said Cadillac Vet Clinic Tech Ashlyn Tompkins.
4th Of July: Plenty To Do In The Panhandle This Week
The Panhandle is full of things to do this week as we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. Amarillo, of course, has the Independence Day +1 celebration set for Friday, July 5th at John Stiff Park. Public parking at the park and a shuttle service from Randall and Amarillo High Schools will start at 4 p.m.
City of Amarillo offices closed, services adjusted for Fourth of July holiday
In recognition of the Independence Day holiday, the City of Amarillo announced city offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4. These include City Hall, all Amarillo Public Library locations, Amarillo City Transit and the Amarillo Municipal Court. The city's Solid Waste services schedule will be as follows:. Thursday routes...
New Water Report Hands Amarillo A Superior Rating
It's one of the things people tend to complain about the most. Not just in Amarillo, but wherever in the United States you live. I'm talking about drinking tap water. Yes, there are so many who won't go near it. Now, while I'll say there are definitely places I've lived...
Family Support Service-Domestic Violence
On June 21, the Supreme Court upheld a federal law that bars anyone subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing a firearm. By a ruling of 8-1, the court ruled that the law does not violate the Constitution’s Second Amendment. In Amarillo, there is a significant amount...
Texas Bride-to-Be Seeks Help to Find Mother’s Wedding Dress Lost in Amarillo
When it comes to getting married in Texas, regardless of your location - Dallas/Ft. Worth, Amarillo, Galveston, Lubbock, Austin, or even Claude - your attire on the big day holds significance. Many brides feel nostalgic on their wedding day and some want to wear their mother's wedding dress or incorporate...
Amarillo Sod Poodles drop series in Tulsa to open Texas League second half
During the most hectic portion of the Texas League schedule, the Amarillo Sod Poodles showed why they might be a force to be reckoned with to open the second half of the TL slate. That still didn’t quite get them a series win at Tulsa on Sunday afternoon. The...
Fire reported in Potter County near Ole Muddy Rd, Pasture Lane
POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Fire Crews are working a reported fire in Potter County near Pasture Lane and Old Muddy Road. The Potter County Sherriff’s office said one structure was burned as a result of the fire. No further details were provided.
Texas Panhandle drought improves after tropical storm moisture
The Texas Water Development Board reported that the Texas Panhandle and a large area of South Texas showed notable drought condition improvement in the last week of July in the wake of Tropical Storm Alberto.
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