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West Texas A&M University agricultural alumni in Amarillo, Canyon invited to free dinner
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The West Texas A&M University Department of Agricultural Sciences continues its tour to connect with Buffs around the Texas Panhandle with a free dinner for alumni in the Canyon and Amarillo area. According to WT officials, alumni will meet the WT Alumni Association and the...
Center for Advancement registering for free women’s computer skills course
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Lucille and Leo Caiafa Jr. Center for Advancement is registering women for a free computer skills course. The nonprofit partnered with Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas to offer the classes every Friday starting Aug. 2. Organizers say the classes will cover basic skills including:. fundamentals...
Info on shooting suspects sought by Student Crime Stoppers of Amarillo
The Student Crime Stoppers of Amarillo is seeking the public's help in identifying suspects possibly involved in an aggravated assault at a party involving minors in northeast Amarillo over the weekend. On Sunday, July 28, Potter County Deputies were sent to a metal building located in the 4000 block of North Eastern in Amarillo on reports of shots being fired. Deputies learned that the shooting was a result of an underage drinking party. ...
Community news of note: Thursday and Friday happenings in Amarillo area
Join Panhandle PBS for a celebratory open house Thursday Panhandle PBS has celebrated its 35th anniversary over the past year with special programming and activities highlighting its service to the Texas Panhandle since 1988. The public is invited to attend a Panhandle PBS Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 2408 S. Jackson St., on the Amarillo College Washington Street Campus, to help celebrate and learn more about the station. ...
Amarillo Just Upped Their Breakfast Game With New Place
So the good news is that Amarillo is not just full of doom and gloom when it comes to restaurants. Yes, I know it seems like a whole lot of them have closed down this year but we have good news too. We have seen our fair share of restaurants...
‘Fight like Cinder’: an update on Cinder the Porcupine’s recovery
Cinder, a North American Porcupine, was found at Lake Meredith by the Oregon Forestry Service after wildfires had ravaged the area at the beginning of the year. Cinder was weak, had trouble breathing, and was burned on her feet, face, and quills. Since then, Cinder has been in the care of Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WWWRC) and is making significant progress in her recovery.
2 dead after crash south of Hartley overnight
HARTLEY COUNTY, Texas (KFDA) - Two people have died after a crash south of Hartley overnight. According to DPS, a Honda Civic was driving north on US 385 while a Dodge Ram pickup was driving south. For an unknown reason, DPS officials say the driver of the Honda veered into...
Amarillo’s Mugshots: 53 People Charged With Murder Remain in Randall & Potter County Detention Centers
In Randall and Potter Counties, there are currently 53 people who are charged with murder of some degree and are still in custody. They range from stabbings to shootings that shook the entire Texas panhandle in the news. There are a few things that stand out when you look through...
Sidewalk artists put their best chalk forward for annual Chalk it Up contest at AC
Amarillo College hosted its sixth annual sidewalk art competition, Chalk it Up, on campus Saturday. More than 30 sidewalk artists competed for the top prize of $500. First through third place received cash prizes, along with the fan favorite award. Collaboratively sponsored by AC and Panhandle PBS, the contest was free to enter, and the artists created their works on 8-foot squares at the Oeschger Family Mall, located between the Ware Student Commons and the College Union Building. ...
Bimbo Bakeries lays off 138 Texas employees at San Antonio location
Bimbo Bakeries USA announced it is laying off 138 employees in San Antonio. This decision follows the closures and mass layoffs at several sister brands under its parent company, Grupo Bimbo, including two of its New York bakery plants — Entenmann's and Freihofer's, laying off all 131 workers. The company announced earlier this...
Panhandle animal shelters see rise in pet dumping during summer months
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Panhandle animal shelters have seen a major influx in pet dumping in the last 30 days as shelters and rescues suffer with overpopulation. Local shelters and the City of Amarillo’s Animal Management & Welfare department discuss the enforcement of breeding and vaccination laws to lessen the impact of dumping.
Sod Poodles bat gets hot against the Hooks
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KFDA) - The Sod Poodles take care of business in the opening game against the Hooks, winning 11-5. Amarillo getting it done in the short game, only two of their runs accounted for coming off a homerun. It took everyone to get the win, nine out of the 10 batters that swung the bat registering a hit.
Austin Residents Face Potential Gas Bill Increase, Cities Push Back Against Texas Gas Service's Proposed Hike
A proposed rate hike by the Texas Gas Service (TGS) may soon lead to increased utility bills for some residents in the Austin area. According to a Community Impact report, the increases, intended to take effect on July 8, were suspended by several cities—including West Lake Hills, Bee Cave, and Pflugerville—for 90 days. They are currently contesting the hike, voicing concerns about the potential financial strain on citizens.
Watch live: Harris woos voters at campaign stop in Houston
Vice President Harris will make a campaign appearance Wednesday evening in Houston, her second such visit in as many weeks to the largest city in Texas, one of the predominantly red state’s deep blue islands. The campaign appearance comes one day before Harris will attend the funeral of Houston’s...
Kalamazoo man pleads guilty in international scam of elderly victims
Federal attorneys announced four people pleaded guilty Tuesday to participating in an international mail and wire fraud scheme originating in Nigeria and targeting elderly and vulnerable people. 37-year-old Fatai Okunola of Kalamazoo was charged along with three co-conspirators in Illinois and Texas. U.S. Attorney Mark Totten says the defendants used...
Changing of the guard: Carter departs Lipan ISD for Hereford
Lipan — Dr. Ralph Carter, the esteemed superintendent of Lipan Independent School District, has resigned after being hired as superintendent of Hereford ISD, a 4A district with approximately 4,000 students. Carter's departure marks the end of a significant era for Lipan ISD, a 2A district with 450 students, where...
CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Wednesday, July 31st, 2024: Temperatures continue to warm across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today. Highs will reach into the triple digits for most. Midland/Odessa look to reach a high temperature of 101 degrees. Skies through the day will be mostly sunny. Winds will be similar to yesterday with breezy conditions expected, especially across the Permian Basin. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible in the higher elevations and potentially into southeast New Mexico, but the majority once again look to remain dry.
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