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5 highest-paid ophthalmologists in Oklahoma City
The highest-paid ophthalmologist in Oklahoma City earns $715,000 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $312,120 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here is what the five highest-paid ophthalmologists in Oklahoma City earn each year, their...
Community honors ‘Women that Vote’ founder with bust dedication
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Officials with the group “Women That Vote” honored their founder, unveiling a statue dedicated to the tireless work and passion of Barbara Curry who passed away in 2022. Barbara was a part of many local organizations such as Lawton Business Women, the Lawton Fort...
Oklahoma County DA refiles charges against three defendants released from mental health facilities
The Oklahoma County District Attorney has refiled charges against three men who were previously charged with first degree murder then deemed incompetent to stand trial, following their release from inpatient mental health facilities.
Bee Jays Dominate Dodge in Home Finale
The Liberal Bee Jays won their last home game 17-0 in seven innings Saturday night at Brent Gould Field. Robert Orr was named the Bee Jay Player of the Year before the game. Liberal finishes 14-4 at home and stays tied for first in the Rocky Mountain with one game to play for both Hays and the Bee Jays.
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...
Summer’s heat pushes up demand: Xcel Energy offers payment options, billing help
Electricity costs for Xcel Energy’s Texas and New Mexico customers have dropped in recent months thanks to lower prices for power plant fuel, but the utility company notes that customers who used more electricity than expected during recent heat waves have options for paying their bills. “We’ve enjoyed a...
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...
Randall High School hosts second to last week of PATS Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Panhandle Area Tournament Series (PATS) is wrapping up as the high school season approaches. Randall high school hosted the second to last week of the tournament series earlier today. PATS is a chance for tennis athletes to compete in singles and doubles matches through the...
Innovative rescue: Texas family wraps baby bird in tortilla to keep it warm
In Amarillo, Texas, a family saved a baby bird they found on the ground by wrapping it in a warm tortilla until wildlife experts arrived. The family discovered the bird, initially believed to be a barn owl, while barbecuing. Concerned for its warmth, they heated a tortilla on the grill and wrapped it around the bird.
DPS Announces Featured Fugitive for July
AUSTIN –Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Jorge Hernandez is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 for the month if the tip is received in July. According to a Texas Department of Public Safety news release, Jorge...
New flash flood emergency for Ruidoso area
RUIDOSO, N.M. — A flash flood emergency has been issued in Ruidoso by the National Weather Service, as heavy rain is falling in the area. The flash flood emergency in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday. Residents and visitors in Upper Canyon, Cedar Creek, Brady Creek, Rio Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs...
Texas Convicted Murderer Now Being Sued For $15 Million
The death of Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson was one of the most shocking and attention getting cases that Texas has seen in a while. She was murdered by Kaitlin Armstrong who is now spending the next 90 years of her life in Dr. Lane Murray Unit which is a women’s prison in Gatesville, Texas.
Dan Patrick wants 'Jocelyn's Law' to deny bail to capital murder suspects
AUSTIN, Texas — After two undocumented migrants were charged with the capital murder of a 12-year-old girl in Houston, Texas Republicans have called on the legislature to curb bail access to capital murder suspects. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, has called for the passage of...
Thompson ready to make music at SCCC
Claire Thompson graduated in 2012 from Michigan State University, and after some time teaching music at two USD 480 elementary schools, she will now be teaching at another school known for the color green. Thompson was recently hired as the instrumental music instructor at Seward County Community College. She came...
Library completes ‘awesome’ summer reading program
The staff at Liberal Memorial Library has been keeping extremely busy this summer with its summer reading program activities and events, and the program officially wrapped up last week. And as the library’s staff tells it, everything ended up very positively. “I felt like everything went awesome, we had...
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.
Restaurant inspections: Scores for Chiyos II, Stars Drive In, Eddies Napolis, more
The Food Establishment Inspection Report is a weekly report that appears Sundays. Information is taken from reports provided by the Environmental Health Department, and individual reports can be viewed at its website, http://amarillo.gov/departments/community-services/environmental-health/foodinspections. A numerical grading system is now being used, with a score of 100 points being equivalent to zero demerits. 100 points – No major violation at the time of inspection85 points – Considered an average score70 points or below – Requires re-inspection within 24...
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