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Another Texas migrant aid group asks a judge to push back on investigation by Republican AG
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — A prominent aid group along the U.S.-Mexico border asked a Texas judge on Wednesday to push back on a widening Republican-led investigation into nonprofits that help migrants, weeks after a separate court rejected efforts by the state to shutter an El Paso shelter. Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley provides temporary shelter and food to as many as 2,000 migrants a day when border crossings are high. In recent months, the nonprofit and at least three others in Texas that help migrants have come under scrutiny from state officials following a directive from Republican Gov....
Rep. Ronny Jackson examined Trump after the shooting and remains by his side at the RNC
Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, who was Donald Trump's White House physician, examined his former patient after Saturday's assassination attempt and has remained by his side during much of the Republican National Convention, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News on Wednesday. Jackson rode in Trump's motorcade on...
Amarillo experts advise staying alert for online scams this summer
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Annual sales of big-name retailers often take place in July, and scammers might use new technology and recent events to manipulate someone to press a link or transfer money. “The number one thing they use is your emotions, so if it tugs at your heart strings...
Owner of “Sips & Giggles Mobile Bar” Interviewed on Hey Amarillo Podcast
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) —Jason Boyett has another great podcast episode, this week interviewing Brittani Sullivan. You can listen to that episode here. A conversation with Brittani Sullivan, the owner/operator of Sips & Giggles Mobile Bar. Sullivan was born in Amarillo but moved to Colorado when she was 10, and lived there until returning to Amarillo in 2021. A former teacher, she used the move to become an entrepreneur, launching her mobile bartending service in Amarillo. She shares with host Jason Boyett about the reasons for her return, how she builds relationships through her business, and what it’s like to be such a big part of local weddings, parties and moments of celebration. This episode is supported by Storybridge, Amarillo Habitat for Humanity and Panhandle Plains Historical Museum.
SPORTS DRIVE: Catch up with Bo Helm, Aaron Dunnam and Jason Culpepper
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - If you missed today’s interviews with Bo Helm, Aaron Dunnam and Jason Culpepper on the Sports Drive, you can watch it all here. Childress head football coach Bo Helm chats with us about their trip to College Station, keeping the team on the same page and more!
Woman dies in house fire in Borger
BORGER, Texas (KVII) — A woman died in a house fire in Borger on Saturday afternoon. The Borger Fire Department responded to the fire at about 4:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Turner. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames from a two-story residential building at the...
Wildfire evacuation order issued for 11 properties near Silverton
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued an evacuation order for 11 properties in the vicinity of the Aylwin Creek wildfire near Silverton. The properties affected are the following addresses on Highway 6: 8905, 8755, 8651, 8941, 8953, 8961, 8921, 8749, 8851, 8751, ad 8821. The RDCK news release...
Amarillo man pleads guilty on count of drug distribution, possession charge
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — An Amarillo man recently pleaded guilty to one count of “Distribution and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine,” on Thursday in Amarillo Federal Court, according to court documents. As previously reported by MyHighPlains.com, Keshawn Tyreece Stewart was previously indicted in January on the same charge after an incident on Nov. 16, […]
Amarillo Auction Features Collection of Engler’s Personal Items
Amarillo loves great finds. We love knowing that maybe we have found a piece of history, especially when it is Amarillo's history. That is something you can own a part of with an auction that is currently going on. The auction in question is for the estate of Paul Engler...
Unseasonably cool and additional chances of rain
Hello everyone! Another day of slightly below average temperatures are occurring across the area. Highs this afternoon will be primarily in the 80’s. Amarillo should top out near 89. Tomorrow looks to warm back into the low to mid 90’s, while Saturday and Sunday could hold steady in the 80’s. Of course, the reason that […]
Amarillo Church Secretary Came In Second On Jeopardy! With $1
Last night (7/17/24), Amarillo, Texas was in the spotlight once again on the iconic TV gameshow, Jeopardy! Amarillo is no stranger to showing up as part of an answer on the hit show, but this time we were on the opposite side of the stage. Last night, one of Amarillo's own took on the current champion.
UPDATE: Wildfires erupt near Nelson, Slocan Valley, north Kootenay lake
Several new wildfires are burning in the Nelson, Slocan Valley and north Kootenay Lake areas following a lightning storm Wednesday night. As of Thursday at 4:30 p.m. the largest fire is 45 hectares located east of Argenta, according to B.C. Wildfire Services' online map. A fire at Aylwinds Creek south...
Texas Man Arrested after Meth, Ecstasy Found in Vehicle at West Frankfort Traffic Stop
WEST FRANKFORT – A Texas man was found with illegal drugs after being stopped by Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies on Illinois 149 near I-57 in West Frankfort around 7:50 Thursday night. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the driver and only occupant in the vehicle, 42-year-old Patrick...
Texas Expands Wildlife Conservation with New Bat Boxes Along I-35 in Austin Amid Construction Projects
Tourists flocking to Texas for the summer are set for a flighty surprise, thanks to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Beyond preparing for peak travel season, TxDOT is expanding its wildlife conservation efforts by adding 18 new bat boxes at the Walnut Creek Bridge along I-35 in Austin. This move aims to provide replacement roosts for the displaced Brazilian free-tailed bats, which faced habitat disruption due to ongoing construction work, according to a report by TxDOT.
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