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Tracking haze, heat, and possible showers into the weekend
Good Friday afternoon, everyone! Well, we never say never. Isolated thundershowers developed early this morning, and additional isolated thunderstorms will be possible tonight and tomorrow. As of this writing, severe weather is not expected, but be aware of lightning, sudden high winds, and brief rainfall. Most of the area will not see rain, but a […]
2024 Horse Roundup | Running With Legends: Frenchmans Guy Inducted into AQHA Hall of Fame
Frenchmans Guy will officially be inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in Amarillo, Texas, on September 6-7, 2024, along with Shining Spark and Blue Valentine. . “It’s an awfully big honor, we are so thankful,” Bill Myers said. Fame runs in the family; “Guy” joins his sire, Sun...
Triple Digit Temperatures Headed For Amarillo, Texas Next Week
We've been pretty fortunate this summer. We haven't had that many days of brutal heat and there's been enough rain to make scheduling a trip to Palo Duro Canyon a gamble. That's all coming to an end, though. According to the National Weather Service In Amarillo, those triple-digit days are finally coming for us.
APD: Bomb City Police Explorer competition to be held Saturday in Amarillo
The Amarillo Police Explorer Post #5507 and Amarillo Police Department announced Friday that they are hosting a Bomb City Police Explorer Competition on Saturday, July 27, at AmTech Career Academy. According to a police community news release, Post #5507 will be hosting this competition for other explorers from other agencies across Texas, and 14 teams have registered to compete in police scenarios for trophy winnings. "Teams from Houston PD, Keller PD, Grand Prairie PD, Killen PD...
Unity in the Community Water Bash set for this Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The seventh annual Unity in the Community Water Bash is set for this Saturday. Tremaine Brown, owner of Shi Lee’s Barbecue and Soul Food, says the event aims to give kids some fun before the summer ends. The Water Bash will begin at noon at...
NM governor says special session ‘was not fair,’ but she won’t punish wildfire survivors for it
More than a week after a contentious special legislative session, New Mexico’s governor still has not signed the single piece of legislation lawmakers sent to her desk. As part of a wide ranging five-hour-long town hall meeting in Las Cruces on Thursday night, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham talked about House Bill 1, the only proposal […]
Oklahoma’s Over-the-Top Mansion Complex Is For Sale For $17Million
Some incredible homes have hit the Oklahoma real estate market in the last few years. There's no shortage of incredible dream homes across the Sooner State, and while they all commanded extremely high prices, nothing comes close to the 36 Acres estate in OKC - listed at $17 Million - but you get a ton of home for that eight-digit purchase price.
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
BEWARE: The Most DANGEROUS Woman In Texas Still On The Run And ARMED
The most dangerous person in Texas is not someone you would think it would be. When you think of some being DANGEROUS you think maybe some big guy with a mean demeanor. But no, the most dangerous person in Texas is a vibrant, lucky woman named Margaret Smith. WHAT MAKES...
Millions of Texans Have Been Asked to Stop Driving Their Cars
Our personal health is a concern for us and many others in Texas. To help improve our health, we'll exercise, we'll eat the right foods, some may even wear a mask when outside (don't laugh at those who do, they have their reasons). One reason some may wear a mask outside has nothing to do protecting themselves from an invisible virus but has everything to do with the quality of the air they breathe. That's why millions of Texans have been asked to stop driving their cars unnecessarily.
New school safety system launches in Texas
(The Center Square) – A new school safety system has launched in Texas through the Texas Education Agency. “As a new school year approaches, the safety of students, school faculty, and staff across Texas remains a top priority,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “To bolster school safety standards, we are launching Sentinel – a new, sweeping system to enhance the safety and security of students and teachers across our great state. This cutting-edge technology is available to all schools in Texas and will expand the state’s...
Internationally recognized Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory leader dies
Konrad Eugster, DVM, Ph.D., executive director emeritus of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, died July 21. Eugster was the second TVMDL director, serving from 1980 to 2002 – the longest tenure of a director in agency history. Eugster was instrumental in discovering several diseases new to...
Got Ants? Army Ant Season Delayed In Amarillo.
It's something we all deal with here in Amarillo and West Texas in general, and it's a pain of an issue. Believe me, it's not just you that's having this problem, so don't start feeling like you can't figure out what you're doing wrong. One day you walk out your...
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