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A Tragedy in Texas: Buc-ee’s Burns as Smoke Billows into the Sky
Texas residents and visitors alike have come to love Buc-ee’s as a must-visit destination. Its popularity has even led to expansion beyond state borders, with locations now found in other states. It’s not surprising that this Texas staple has become a beloved experience that people want to share with others.
VIDEO: City Church responds to spraying homeless with repellent spray
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Just before 12:30 Thursday afternoon, the Guyon Saunders resource center received word from their clients and staff that a powerful repellent spray had been used by a member of City Church on a group of homeless individuals who were seeking shade from the intense heat.
Artist Deandre Jones creates street murals for North Heights crosswalk art project
Growing up in the North Heights neighborhood of Amarillo near Bones Hooks Park, Deandre Jones never dreamed as a kid drawing Buzz Lightyear that he would be part of a large art project celebrating the community that he lives in. The Amarillo College and West Texas A&M University graduate was...
How Many Redbox Kiosks Will Amarillo Actually Be Losing?
In a world where streaming seems to be the way of the world, this can't come as too much of a surprise. The Redbox Kiosks are all going away. Just like the Hastings went away. Just like the Blockbusters went away. Just like Netflix's DVD service went away. Now it is Redbox's turn.
City of Amarillo, hospitals, airport report impact of global IT disruption
After the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced a global technology outage on Friday morning affecting numerous industries and government agencies, the City of Amarillo and local hospitals updated on the disruption's impact on area services - including issues accepting water bill payments.
Texas city to vote on ‘abortion trafficking’ penalties
(NewsNation) — Residents of Amarillo, a northwest Texas city, will vote on whether people will be banned from traveling through their city to receive abortions in nearby states, according to The Guardian. Amarillo is less than three hours drive from New Mexico, where abortions are more accessible. If the...
Amarillo VA Health Care System completes 20,000 toxic exposure screenings
The Amarillo VA Health Care System recently completed 20,000 toxic exposure screenings, signifying a milestone in their mission to fulfill the goals of the VA's PACT ACT, a law that expands VA health care benefits and eligibility for Veterans.
Community news includes free workshop, wizarding events, more
Center offers free basic car maintenance and safety workshop for women. The Lucille and Leo Caiafa, Jr. Center for Advancement will host a Powderpuff Mechanics Workshop at their location, 2308 SW 7th St., on Saturday, July 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. The workshop is free and open to any woman in the community.
‘Make Your Mark’ map allows Amarillo residents to suggest future city projects
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The City of Amarillo (COA) is seeking public assistance with identifying areas across the city in need of repair. City officials say that residents can leave comments on the “Make Your Mark” interactive map in order to pinpoint specific locations needing attention. The map will be open until July 27.
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