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Canyon Chamber of Commerce to host Independence Day events this week
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - The Canyon Chamber of Commerce will kick off its Independence Day celebrations this Wednesday. Events begin Wednesday with the Kickin’ it in Canyon concert at The Lumberyard, 850 N. 23rd St. Organizers say Mike Ryan and Next to Kin will perform at the event. Doors...
Fesperman Claims Academic All-American Honors from the CSC
CANYON, Texas – — West Texas A&M'sDylan Fesperman continued to add to his long list of accolades on Tuesday afternoon as the senior was named a Third Team Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators. The Phoenix product becomes the third Academic All-American in program history joining Ryan Johnson...
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.
Benjamin Azamati Double Qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics
CANYON, Texas - West Texas A&M Track and Field star turned professional runner Benjamin Azamati has double-qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 100-meter and in the 4x100 relay for Team Ghana. Azamati cleared the 100-meter Olympic qualification as he is currently ranked 39th in the world which allowed...
Albuquerque woman killed in crash in the Texas Panhandle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of people from Albuquerque was involved in a crash in the Texas panhandle killing one of them. According to Texas Highway Patrol, the group of four was on I-40 west of Amarillo toward New Mexico when the car veered off the road. They said the car rolled, ejecting 47-year-old Fabiola Ahumada-Castillo […]
Scandals That Rocked Amarillo: The Potter County Judge Who Swept His Scandal Under The Rug
Every district courtroom in the state of Texas is a kingdom in its own right. The Potter County District Courts in Amarillo is no exception. In these courtrooms, law is to be administered under the watchful and impartial purview of a District Judge. But what of the district judge who...
Incoming City Manager Announces Early Exit from Job in Paris, Texas
Grayson Path, who is set to officially take office as Amarillo’s next City Manager in August, will be leaving his current job earlier than expected. According to local media in Paris, Texas, Path, where Path currently serves as City Manager, Path has notified Paris City Council that July 12th will be his last day. Path had previously told the council that he would be leaving on August 12th.
City Council Casts Split Votes on Incentives & Tax Credits
During their most recent regular meeting, Amarillo City Council twice cast split votes. One vote was on a resolution stating support for an organization seeking state tax credits to develop a senior housing project, while the other was on the approval of an Amarillo Economic Development Corporation incentive agreement. The...
Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo to be held July 4-6
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - This year’s Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo will be held July 4-6. The rodeo will be at the Will Rogers Range Riders facility located at 313 W Loop 335 South. The three-day event features rodeos at 7:30 p.m., mutton bustin and live music nightly. Kids...
SPORTS DRIVE: Catch up with Steve Beers, Cory Hamilton and Esrael Silva
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - If you missed today’s interviews with Steve Beers, Cory Hamilton and Esrael Silva on the Sports Drive, you can watch it here. Broadcaster Steve Beers talks with us about some favorite moments of the Randall Raiders, the UIL Lone Star Cup standings and more!. Cory...
Hot holiday weather, but also rain chances
Hi everyone! This afternoon will be typically hot with breezy southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph. Temperatures will respond, warming into the upper 90’s and low 100’s. Amarillo should top out near 100. Tomorrow and Thursday (Independence Day) will be much the same with humid highs in the 90’s. However, a 30% to 50% […]
Bubba’s 33 fundraising for Homes For Our Troops July 4-31
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo’s Bubba’s 33 will partner with Homes For Our Troops to help build homes for severely injured Veterans. The fundraiser will be held from July 4 through July 31. For every Patriot Burger purchased, Bubba’s 33 will donate $1 to Homes For Our Troops.
SUV ends up under semi after crash in downtown Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — An SUV ended up under a semi after a crash in downtown Amarillo. It happened before 2:30 p.m. at Pierce and SE 3rd. Police said both vehicles were traveling south on Pierce. The semi tried to turn from the center lane onto SE 3rd and...
The Newest Scam In Amarillo, Texas Involves Using Photos Of Warrants
Scammers are working overtime in Amarillo, Texas. Every single week, it seems, we get an update on a new scam in the area and they're getting pretty creative. Gone are the days of our biggest worry being getting an annoying phone call from some guy with a bad accent pretending to be from the IRS. Now, they're pretending to be law enforcement and have recently stepped up their game.
Abortion on the ballot: Amarillo set to vote on abortion travel ban this election
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Amarillo residents will vote on a so-called abortion travel ban in November, marking the first time Texas voters will have a say in abortion rights since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.
Good News – Amarillo’s Very First Buc-ee’s Sighting
With all of the driving I do around Amarillo trust me I notice things. Especially things that seem to come with the status of the Buc-ees here in Amarillo. That has been the talk of the town since we first had rumors and then confirmation that the most powerful beaver was coming to town.
Amarillo’s Newest Breakfast Spot One Step Closer to Opening
When one Amarillo door shuts another one opens, right? That is what we always hear. With the sudden closing of Malcolm's over the weekend, I guess that means another Amarillo restaurant needs to open. That is exactly what is getting ready to happen. We already know that both Joe Taco...
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