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LubbockOnline.com
March 20, 2018
The Amarillo Fire Department estimated 400 acres of land was charred in the blaze that threatened Amarillo's hospital district. There were no injuries, damaged structures or evacuations; although responders said they were in constant communication with hospital personnel throughout the duration of theÃâà...
Southwest Farm Press
March 20, 2018
Two grain-grading workshops hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service — one May 1 and one May 2 — will be held in Amarillo. DeDe Jones, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service risk management program specialist in Amarillo, said the program, which is repeated both days, is designed forÃâà...
SFGate
March 20, 2018
TX Amarillo TX Zone Forecast for Monday, March 19, 2018. _____. 544 FPUS54 KAMA 192039. ZFPAMA ... National Weather Service Amarillo TX. 339 PM CDT Mon Mar 19 2018. TXZ012-017-201315-. Potter-Randall-. Including the cities of Amarillo and Canyon. 339 PM CDT Mon Mar 19 2018 .TONIGHT.
MyHighPlains
March 20, 2018
Average retail gasoline prices in Amarillo have not moved in the past week, averaging $2.28/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 147 gas outlets in Amarillo. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.54/g, according to gasolineÃâà...
MyHighPlains
March 20, 2018
AMARILLO - The Amarillo Police Department said they are investigating a late night robbery in south Amarillo. Officials said just after 11 p.m. on March 18, APD officers were dispatched to Sakura at 4000 South Soncy Road on a robbery. According to officials, a man wearing a black ski mask, black hoodedÃâà...
KFDA
March 20, 2018
She was transported to Corpus Christi Medical Center-Bay Area before being transferred to Driscoll Children's Hospital, where she died on Saturday. A benefit account has been set up for the family at Amarillo National Bank. You can donate at any branch, or by sending a check to the following address:.
MyHighPlains
March 20, 2018
Amarillo Habitat for Humanity is committed to making sure these volunteers enjoy their time on the job site as well as in the state of Texas, and more importantly, in Amarillo. Each group will arrive to a Texas Welcome Night, including a “Redneck Olympics” event, followed by a cookout. We want to give aÃâà...
MyHighPlains
March 19, 2018
AMARILLO - The Amarillo Fire Department battled and quickly contained a grass fire near Hastings Avenue this afternoon. The blaze started north of Hastings and west of Broadway Drive. No injuries were sustained and no structures were burned. AFD Captain Larry Davis said there was not much fuelÃâà...
KFOX El Paso
March 19, 2018
The Amarillo Office of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents on and near 9th Avenue and State Loop 335 area. According to officials, a fire crossed 9th onto Soncy and is spreading east. First responders on the scene will provide instructions as to where residents need to evacuate. SeveralÃâà...
KFDA
March 12, 2018
Lanes will be closed along Amarillo Boulevard from Western Street to Ong Street for pavement repairs. The left and center lanes on I-40 will be closed from Airport Boulevard to Bolton Street for crack sealing. Soncy Road will have various lane closures from 45th Avenue to I-40 for traffic signal installation.
Amarillo.com
March 12, 2018
Firefighters will be flowing, lubricating and cleaning around privately owned and city-owned hydrants as part of an annual maintenance. Davis said every fire crew in Amarillo be working on a group of hydrants, with each group servicing about 300 to 400 hydrants each. Davis said the maintenance ensuresÃâà...
KFDA
March 12, 2018
AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) -. The 'Plan While You Can' campaign aims to keep all drivers safe this week during spring break. Amarillo police hope their increased efforts will prevent drivers from making a mistake they say will leave a lasting impact on their lives. Public Information Officer, Corporal Jeb Hilton,Ãâà...
KFDA
March 11, 2018
A major vehicle accident has been reported along US Highway 60 near Pantex. The wreck took place at the intersection of FM 2373 and Highway 60 around 6:45 on Saturday. Texas DPS and two Lifestar medevac helicopters have been dispatched to the scene. Get the latest Amarillo news straight to yourÃâà...
Amarillo.com
March 11, 2018
Placed there in 1950, it bears a list of prominent names from Amarillo's past: Herring, Howe, Roach, Ware. This plaque declares the gift of the Municipal Rose Garden, as it was called, to the people of Amarillo. The patrons of that garden were many, and they're gift - unkempt and forgotten as it is - stands asÃâà...
KFDA
March 11, 2018
The Junior League of Amarillo is in friendly competition with the Junior Leagues of Bell County, Lawton, McAllen, Odessa, and Wichita Falls to gather the most pounds of food for their local food banks. So far, the group is in the lead, raising 7,477 lbs of food for the High Plains Food Bank. CommunicationsÃâà...
MyHighPlains
March 11, 2018
AMARILLO - On Mar. 10 there was a gun show at the Amarillo Civic Center. Enthusiasts could find old, new and used guns, some collectibles, some tactical gear, and paraphernalia for the hunters. People could purchase new guns or trade in their old guns. The show has been around for 40 years, andÃâà...
KFDA
March 11, 2018
Amarillo residents reported a drive-by shooting in the Puckett area of the city early Saturday morning. Residents said the suspects fired around nine shots at homes and vehicles around 2:30 a.m.. NewsChannel10 has received reports that at least one vehicle was struck. We're told the vehicle wasÃâà...
MyHighPlains
March 11, 2018
AMARILLO - During the month of February, the City of Amarillo's Municipal Court conducted a compliance campaign focusing on anyone with outstanding citations and encouraging the public to take the necessary steps to resolve their cases with the Court. At the beginning of March, the Municipal Court willÃâà...
Amarillo.com
March 11, 2018
DHDC has partnered with the Amarillo Humane Society, Tarpley Music, Coffee Memorial Blood Center, the Amarillo Fire Department, the Amarillo Police Department, American Medical Response and American Medical Services to keep children and families discovering science together during theÃâà...
MyHighPlains
March 10, 2018
The Original Team Roping Event will be at the Amarillo National Center Mar. 10 starting at 8 AM. Team Roping is also a Western-style inspired sport that involved a header, a heeler, and a steer. The header ropes the horns of the steer and the heeler ropes the hind legs of the steer. The winner of the eventÃâà...
Amarillo.com
March 10, 2018
While calls ring out to arm teachers in schools after the deadly school shooting in Florida last month, many school districts in Texas already allow it — including 890-student Highland Park ISD on the eastern edge of Amarillo. “Safety, unfortunately, ranks right up there with educating the kids in today'sÃâà...
Amarillo.com
March 10, 2018
The city did not clarify the reason for his departure, but his resignation comes as the the city faces criticism for its handling of a homeless camp in north Amarillo. Allen did not respond to a request for comment by late Friday. “We wish him the best of luck on his endeavors and appreciate his dedication andÃâà...
KFDA
March 6, 2018
The Amarillo-area rescue just took in over a dozen new horses, many of which are pregnant. "We doubled our population in one day,” said Terri Gammage, president and founder of Panhandle Safe Hayven Equine Rescue. Gammage says this surrender was under unique and tragic circumstances.
Amarillo.com
March 6, 2018
There are 29 polling sites set up in Potter and Randall counties. For more information about polling sites and how to vote, look at the quick guide we put together here here. Not sure if you're registered to vote in this election? Enter your name and information about where you live on votetexas.gov to check.
KFDA
March 6, 2018
AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) -. A sixth suspect in an Amarillo area narcotics bust has been arrested. Get the latest Amarillo news straight to your phone! Apple | Android. Earlier today, police were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a house on the 8400 block of New England Drive in the Colonies.
Amarillo.com
March 6, 2018
On the heels of an amendment to the Texas Public Information Act, the City of Amarillo has taken an initial step toward establishing monthly and yearly limits on the amount of time city personnel spend on information requests without recovering costs attributable to that personnel time. Council membersÃâà...
Amarillo.com
March 6, 2018
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Amarillo.com
March 5, 2018
“Currently we are experiencing critical to extremely critical fire conditions, primarily across the western half of Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle,” said Aaron Ward, National Weather Service in Amarillo meteorologist.” Ward said areas in the region of Dalhart, Boise City and Clayton sustained winds of aroundÃâà...
MyHighPlains
March 5, 2018
Amarillo's average gas price rose 3.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.29/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 147 gas outlets in Amarillo. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.52/g, according to gasoline priceÃâà...
MyHighPlains
March 1, 2018
The Amarillo Police Department hosts a Law Enforcement Explorer Post through the Learning for Life Corporation. The Learning for Life Corporation “offers seven programs designed to support schools and community-based organizations in their efforts to prepare youth to successfully handle theÃâà...
Amarillo.com
March 1, 2018
... for law enforcement, but is good for the community as these young people are developed into potential community leaders,” an APD news release said. Parents are also invited. For more information, contact Martin Birkenfeld, assistant chief of police, at 806-378-4252 or martin.birkenfeld@amarillo.gov.
The Texas Observer
March 1, 2018
Advocates for the homeless in Amarillo have cheered the creation of a “tent city” near downtown, but the site has raised the ire of city officials threatening fines. Though they're not related, Brian Allan Moore and Nicholas Rocha refer to each other as brothers. The men grew up in the same Oklahoma CityÃâà...
KFDA
February 28, 2018
AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) -. One person has been arrested for the aggravated assault that happened this morning. Get the latest Amarillo news straight to your phone! Apple | Android. Around 7:52 a.m., officers were called to the 1400 block of North Jefferson where they found a 30-year-old woman with aÃâà...
Amarillo.com
February 28, 2018
“Christ Church Camp is a place for new beginnings for its residents in a culture that considers them more of a nuisance than a neighbor, their home camp has supplied them with a place to feel valued and useful in a community of their peers,” Amarillo resident Julie Hunt said in the midst of a capacity-filledÃâà...
Amarillo.com
February 27, 2018
The day before, police arrested a boy after school liaison officers discovered a social media-based threat of a shooting at Austin Middle School, another Amarillo ISD campus. The juvenile was detained and placed in the Youth Center of the High Plains, APD said. In a statement, Amarillo ISD said aÃâà...
Amarillo.com
February 27, 2018
During Monday's Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, members voted 5-0 in favor of rezoning a parcel of property in the area of North Rusk Street and Northwest Third Avenue — just west of Amarillo Lake — from Multiple Family District 1 to Planned Development 388 for tiny houses. The rezoningÃâà...
Amarillo.com
February 27, 2018
The Amarillo Police Department is investigating an assault Monday that caused the hospitalization of a person with life-threatening injuries. At 12:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of South Monroe Street on a possible medical call, according to an APD news release. Officers found a maleÃâà...
The Texas Observer
December 31, 1999
An Amarillo homeless advocate has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that officials are unlawfully forcing homeless people into shelters against their will. It's the latest development in an escalating feud between city officials and advocates who oversee a private campground for homeless people.
Amarillo.com
December 31, 1999
26, 2018, through May 26, 2018; and consider approving an application for a license to operate a sexually oriented business at 1200 Spur 228, near Interstate 40 east of Amarillo, from applicant John Kenneth Coil. Heritage Hills Public Improvement District: 10 a.m. Texas Legacy Land Title Office, 5701Ãâà...
U.S. News & World Report
December 31, 1999
The Chase Bank logo is coming down from atop the 31-story Chase Tower in two weeks as the bank vacates the 374-foot building it's called home for a decade. The banking company is consolidating its operations elsewhere in Amarillo and joins two other major tenants — Excel Energy and West TexasÃâà...
