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Downtown Farmington designated accredited ‘Main Street’ program
FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Historic downtown Farmington has been designated as an accredited Main Street America Program. According to Main Street America, the program strengthens communities through the preservation of historic downtowns, neighborhoods, and commercial districts. Each year, Main Street America announces a list of designated programs to recognize their commitment to preservation-based economic development and community. […]
Jerry Hodge, longtime pillar of Amarillo community, dies
Jerry Hodge, former Amarillo Mayor, 2018 Amarillo Globe-News Man of the Year, philanthropist and businessman, died Wednesday night. He was 81. Hodge, who founded Maxor National Pharmacy Services in 1966, started as a pharmacist graduating from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy in 1965. He later served at Maxor as chairman and chief executive officer. Hodge had served on multiple boards across the state, city and nation. He served on Amarillo's city council from...
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...
Man arrested after wrong-way chase through Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A man was arrested after leading police on a chase while traveling the wrong way down several roads on Wednesday morning, Amarillo police said. The incident began at about 3:21 a.m. when an officer saw a grey Jeep driving around 1100 N. Taylor without headlights and circling the area and in the alley.
Thursday Midday Forecast: Rain chances continue to close the work week
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms, increasing to a 70% chance in Deep East Texas. Highs in the upper-70s south to mid-80s north. Wind: SE 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: SE 0-5 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with a […]
Amarillo’s Latest WTF Moment Is Almost Here – Get Ready
When Amarillo notices a new business going up we start talking. We wonder what it is. We wonder when it is going to open. We look to get our answers. When this new business started going up at I40 and Coulter it really got us wondering WTF it was. I...
Scattered showers and storms possible Thursday as temperatures stay below average
Scattered showers and storms will develop during peak heating hours through Saturday, taper off on Sunday, and then North Texas weather returns to a typical late July and early August pattern next week.
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
Kellen Moore may already regret joining Eagles after reported turmoil
Dallas Cowboys fans couldn't help but roll their eyes after Brian Schottenheimer was promoted to offensive coordinator last year. While it was already confirmed that Mike McCarthy would call plays, the fan base was hoping the Cowboys would look externally for Kellen Moore's replacement. When all was said and done,...
Newborn Found In Texas Dumpster, Another Abandoned In Vehicle
In a heart-wrenching discovery, a newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster behind an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Sunday. The incident has shocked the local community and drawn attention to the importance of Texas' Safe Haven law. The Rescue. The rescue unfolded around 2 p.m. when...
Local nonprofit says Oklahoma has 6th highest eviction rate in U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY — According to Shelterwell, an Oklahoma City nonprofit, Oklahoma ranks in the top ten in the U.S. for evictions, a stat that was the focus of a meeting by the Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission Wednesday night. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
FOX23 learns new details about man who allegedly shot, killed another man in Bartlesville
UPDATE (7/24/24 : 8:38 p.m.) — FOX23 has learned new details about Thomas Conway who allegedly shot and killed another man in Bartlesville at the beginning of the month.
Mostly dry weather with hazy conditions around New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thunderstorms yesterday, including in parts of Albuquerque, have since dissipated entirely this morning with only a few leftover clouds and more-humid air with near-normal temperatures. Despite some of yesterday’s storms having mixed the haze around with gusty winds, air quality is still slightly worse than normal with patchy areas of poor visibility […]
Biochar, soil research focus of field day at NMSU’s Clovis science center
Biochar, a charcoal-like material prepared from crop and forest residue, can have a big impact on soil health for large- and small-scale farms in New Mexico. While research on how to effectively produce biochar for commercial purposes is still ongoing, growers can learn more about biochar and how it impacts soil health at this year’s field day at the New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center in Clovis. Researchers will also present information on other soil science projects, as well as dairy industry updates and hay production. The field day will begin at 8 a.m. Aug. 6 at the center, which is located 13 miles north of Clovis on Highway 288.
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