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After 40 Years, Amarillo’s Discovery Center Is Needing An Upgrade
Age isn't kind to any of us, and that includes the Don Harrington Discovery Center. The Discovery Center has been a staple in Amarillo for a very long time. Generations of kids have spent time playing and learning inside of those walls. Unfortunately, age has caught up with the Discovery Center in Amarillo, and it's time for a much-needed upgrade.
Notla Community historical marker to be dedicated Sunday at ceremony in Perryton
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) recently announced it is recognizing the Notla Community, located in the southeastern quadrant of Ochiltree County in the Texas Panhandle, as "a significant part of Texas history" by awarding it a Texas Historical Marker. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the event will be held Sunday,...
Where to find free school supply drives in Amarillo
As the start of the 2024-2025 school year approaches, families around Amarillo have once again found themselves organizing their schedules and scrambling for school supplies. Here's a look at where and when to find free or cheap school supplies on the High Plains.
West Texas A&M University to offer on-campus system for students recovering from substance abuse
West Texas A&M University is launching Buff CARES, an on-campus support system for students in recovery from substance use disorders beginning this fall.
Update: Man dies in head-on crash on I-40 and Eastern, Amarillo police report
The Amarillo Police Department (APD) said a man driving down the wrong way of the interstate died when his vehicle crashed head-on into a semi on Interstate 40 and Eastern early Wednesday. At about 2:40 a.m. July 17, Amarillo officers were sent to the 4400 block of East I-40 on a reported head-on collision involving a vehicle and semi, APD said. ...
Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo honors Hereford restaurant as ‘Round-Up for RMHC Champion’
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Amarillo announced that it will make a stop in Hereford on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate its local McDonald's crew's achievements as the "Round-Up for RMHC Champion" for the second quarter of 2024.
Heal the City Free Clinic hosts free back-to-school immunization event
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Heal the City Free Clinic announced that it will host a back-to-school clinic for children’s vaccines and physicals on Aug. 10, offering free immunizations and physicals for families without insurance, Medicaid or CHIP assistance. According to Heal the City, attendees will be provided lunch...
Texas Highway Smothered By Unbearable Stench After Truck Spills Load of Animal Guts
Citizens of a small Texas town are dealing with an unpleasant smell after an unfortunate traffic incident earlier this week. On June 12, Alan Garland posted a video to his Facebook wall that has since then gone viral in all its guts and glory. The drone footage shows an intersection...
A Scandalous Tale of the City of Amarillo, the FBI, and the Traffic Engineer Who Left the Country
Ask anyone of driving age who lives in Amarillo, Texas what the most frustrating thing is on the road. Chances are, you'll hear lamentations of ill-timed traffic lights. While Buchanan and Pierce streets are a smooth, synchronized glide through Downtown Amarillo, you'll be hard pressed to name any other stretch of road that offers the same cascading luxury of lights.
Did Amarillo Lose Another Place? Or Will it Be Coming Back?
If there is something going on with a restaurant here in Amarillo we try to be in the know. Places open and close here so fast that sometimes it is hard to try to keep up. Oh, but we try. There was some buzz earlier about El Tropico on Grand...
High Noon on the Square continues in July in Amarillo
Center City's High Noon on the Square is winding down its season, with three more events to go for the summer. This week's downtown event will feature live music from Buster Bledsoe and a Chick-fil-A lunch. The free, family-friendly concert series, which features music and lunch on the Potter County...
3rd annual Iron Horse Shoot Out begins Thursday in Amarillo
The Amarillo Police Department and the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle are hosting the third annual Iron Horse Shoot Out, a three-day event starting Thursday at the Old Santa Fe Depot in downtown Amarillo. During the motorcycle riding skills event, law enforcement and civilian riders will show their prowess and learn from other riders.
Will it rain in Amarillo? Heat could yield to showers late week
It's been hot this week across the Panhandle and South Plains, with temperatures peaking at well over 100 degrees Monday and Tuesday in some locations. The temperature in Lipscomb in the far northeastern Panhandle hit 110 degrees Monday, according to the West Texas Mesonet, with many other High Plains sites reaching temperatures nearly that high.
‘No Action’ Taken By Council Concerning Proposed City Charter Changes
The Amarillo City Council chose to take no action during Tuesday morning’s Special Meeting at City Hall. The 10-member City Charter Review Committee, along with Dennis Hawkins of the firm Baker Tilly, met with the council to offer its recommended proposals and take questions from the council. The committee – chaired by former councilwoman and mayoral candidate Freda Powell – was convened just over one month ago to flesh-out needed changes to the Amarillo city charter with the hope of having them ready for the November 5 ballot.
Jordan’s Way to host fundraiser for Tucumcari animal rescue
TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KFDA) - Jordan’s Way will host a fundraiser Thursday to benefit a Tucumcari animal rescue. Organizers say Jordan’s Way will host the fundraiser to raise awareness for Paws and Claws Animal Rescue of Quay County. The event will feature challenges for volunteers and community members. Jordan’s...
Guymon Man Arrested on Multiple Charges
On July 7th, a Texas County deputy sheriff initiated a traffic stop on Highway 54 at the Star Truck Wash. During the course of the stop, a K-9 screen was requested by the deputy. The K-9 handler informed the deputy that the dog had alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics inside the vehicle.
Scientists raise concerns after dangerous flash flooding follows weeks of wildfires: 'It's going to be a long road to recovery'
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense. After their initial danger, what they leave behind can create problems that pose more significant risks. The resort town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, has been repeatedly hit by flash floods. Recent rainfall events have prompted flash flood emergencies and advisories, forcing the evacuation of some residents from the town of nearly 8,000 and causing officials to close a portion of U.S. Highway 70.
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