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Plainview airport plans expansion with new terminal, training center
Plainview airport plans expansion with new terminal, training center
Amarillo police clear home after shooting leaves 1 injured
June 11, 2026, 9:28 a.m. CTAmarillo police responded to a shooting at a residence Wednesday morning, and one person was taken to the hospital.Around 10:51 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, officers with the Amarillo...
A Potter County deputy Monday night estimated damage would...
A Potter County deputy Monday night estimated damage would... upi.com
City of Amarillo to pause late fees, water shutoff for customers impacted by utility billing anomalies
The Amarillo City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday. The meeting began with a follow-up on the utility billing situation that began in May with April’s bills and, for some customers, is ongoing. As we reported at the time, nearly 80% of customers were affected by the transition to a new billing system. The […]
Oct 28, 2026Amarillo City Council officially appoints interim city manager
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo City Council has appointed Rodney Rhoades as interim city manager following the resignation of Grayson Path.Rhoades has nearly 40 years of local government experience in op...
Oct 28, 2026Review finds Amarillo bills calculated correctly, meter questions remain
The city of Amarillo reviewed an outside of its new utility billing system that found bills were calculated correctly under the rate ordinance, but did not determine why some residents saw abnormally high water bills.
Oct 28, 2026Last campaign finance filings before Election Day for local candidates in Nov. 3 election
The deadline for the final round of campaign finance reports due before the Nov. 3 election was Monday. Only candidates with an opponent on the ballot were required to file this form. The reporting period cover...
Oct 27, 2026Randall County approves updated on-site sewage facility order
During Tuesday’s regular meeting, the Randall County Commissioners’ Court approved an updated on-site sewage facility order with a 5:0 vote. The order sets a 90-day authorization-to-construct limit for work tie...
Oct 27, 2026What happens to your ballot once it’s cast?
Texas law requires early voting ballot boxes to remain locked after they are made ready to receive ballots. They can only be opened under legally authorized procedures, such as when election officials receive ballots for counting. Two separate officials control the keys, and numbered security seals help prevent unauthorized access.
Oct 27, 202616 Panhandle counties considered maternity care deserts. How researchers aim to help
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Here in the Texas Panhandle, 16 counties classify as a maternity care desert.That’s according to the “2026 March of Dimes Nowhere to Go; Maternity Care Deserts Across the U.S.” report.F...
Oct 27, 2026Amarillo City Council names Rodney Rhoades interim city manager
by Matthew WatkinsRodney Rhoades (Courtesy: City of Amarillo)AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo City Council appointed Rodney Rhoades as interim city manager Tuesday, placing a veteran public-sector administrato...
Oct 27, 2026Amarillo man arrested, accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo man has been arrested and is accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child.According to Randall County Court records, Justice Alexander Veale is accused of continuously sexu...
Oct 27, 2026