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Texas Lawyer Killed By Wife In Murder Suicide
Jerry Hernandez, a prominent Texas lawyer, was killed by his wife in a murder-suicide. Per The Mirror, police confirmed that Sonia, Jerry's wife, shot him to death before shooting herself. They were found dead at their mansion in Shavano Park. As of now, the police don't have a motive for the crime. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Jerry Hernandez's death as a homicide and Sonia's death as a suicide.
Texas Shoppers React to Walmart’s ‘Major’ Pricing Change
School is back in session across Texas. At least most of our public school systems across the state have invited students back to class. Meanwhile, many of our state's universities and colleges are preparing to welcome their student body back next week. I believe the Aggies of Texas A&M are already back in class while the Longhorns at U.T. Austin won't officially start until next Monday.
Transgender people in Texas blocked from changing gender on state IDs
Transgender people in Texas can no longer change the genders on their state-issued IDs or driver's licenses, officials confirmed Thursday. The Texas Department of Public Safety has stopped accepting court orders for the purpose of changing gender markers on driver's licenses, a department spokesperson said in an email. The statement...
From triple digit heat to slightly cooler weather
Good Saturday morning, everyone! We are waking up to a mostly clear sky with lows around 70. As the day unfolds, a mostly sunny sky is expected with light southwesterly winds. Temperatures will respond, heating back into a range from the mid 90’s to 107. Amarillo should top out at a record tying 103. Tomorrow […]
Randall County Jail expansion on track to be completed in December
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Randall County Jail expansion project is over halfway complete as construction continues for the two new pods. “The original facility has been open since 2001 and so as we’ve seen growth, we’ve seen increase in crimes, and so the number of people that need to be in jail has increased,” said Chief Deputy Hank Blanchard, Randall County Sheriff’s Office.
City Council to Discuss AEDC Controversy During Closed-Door Meeting
Amarillo City Council will hold an executive session meeting on August 27th to discuss recent controversies related to the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation. The controversy is in regards to $750,000 of AEDC funds which were wired to the RANGE Foundation, despite only $100,000 being budgeted. Concerns have also been raised due to the fact that AEDC President & CEO Kevin Carter is also on the board of the RANGE. Our full story on the controversy can be found at this link.
SPORTS DRIVE: Catch up with Brandon Rains, Tony Ensor and Dane Hamrick
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - If you missed today’s interviews with Brandon Rains, Tony Ensor and Dane Hamrick on the Sports Drive, you can watch it all here. AC head baseball coach Brandon Rains talks with us about gearing up for the season, the FirstBank Southwest Center and more!. Tony...
2nd person dies after house fire in Pampa
PAMPA, Texas (KFDA) - A second person has died after a house fire in Pampa. According to the City of Pampa, crews responded to the home on Browning Avenue near North Sloan Street around 4:15 p.m. Thursday. One person died from the fire. Another person was taken to Lubbock with...
1 arrested following chase in alleged stolen vehicle in Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Police Department reports that one man was arrested following a chase with police in an alleged stolen vehicle that ended in a wreck that seriously injured another person. According to police, on Friday morning, APD officers were called to the 2500 block of Britain on stolen vehicle that the […]
Amarillo animal agencies offering discounted adoption fees
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Two Amarillo animal agencies are offering discounted adoption fees for dogs and cats. The Amarillo SPCA says it will be offering discounted rates from Aug. 27 through Aug. 31. The fee to adopt a fully-vetted dog or cat will be $85. The nonprofit is open from...
City of Amarillo’s Vision 2045 among Texas Planning Award Recipients
The American Planning Association Texas Chapter announced today the state’s best planning projects, advocates, and communities for 2024 including the City of Amarillo's Vision 2045 comprehensive plan.
Second former Memphis police officer changes his plea to guilty in Tyre Nichols’ death
(CNN) — A second former Memphis police officer facing federal civil rights charges in the violent arrest and beating death of Tyre Nichols changed his plea to guilty on Friday in federal court. Emmitt Martin III joined his former colleague Desmond Mills, who also changed his plea to guilty...
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