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1 wounded following shooting at Amarillo restaurant

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - One person is wounded following a shooting at an Amarillo restaurant. An Amarillo police officer says around 8:45 p.m. officers responded to the restaurant, El Agasajo near I-40 and Paramount. When officers arrived, they found one girl suffering from a gunshot wound. Officials say she was...

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Amarillo woman charged with boyfriend's murder says she grabbed knife during argument

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A woman charged with her boyfriend's murder told Amarillo police she grabbed a knife during an argument. Makena Romero, 22, was arrested Friday morning at the Aspen Apartments. She's accused of killing 28-year-old Jordan Barnes. According to the criminal complaint, Romero called 911 around 3:40...

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Bob Mills dies, leaving behind legacy of ‘hard work and determination’

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Bob Mills, the founder of Bob Mills Furniture, has died. The family of Mills made the announcement Monday, saying “It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, and founder of Bob Mills Furniture, Bob Mills.”

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Man sentenced to 14 years in prison after plea accepted on federal cocaine charge

A man who filed a plea agreement connected to a cocaine possession charge was sentenced to 14 years and one month in prison on Tuesday.

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Woman involved in Plum Creek shooting incident arrested on protection order violation

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The mom of the 6-month-old involved in domestic dispute and shooting at Plum Creek Apartments was arrested for violating a bond protection order against her child. According to an arrest report from the Potter County Jail, 20-year-old Tyara Phillips was arrested November 4 for violating a...

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Brazilian food and Texas barbecue: A look at 2 new Amarillo restaurants

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Ponto Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse and Class-1 Barbeque offer two different approaches to serving meat, from tableside service to barbecue prepared in front of customers. Ponto Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse. Ponto Gaucho offers more than 10 cuts of meat cooked on open-flame grills, fire roasted and carved tableside...

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Police: Missing Amarillo man found in Arizona

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A missing elderly man from Amarillo has been found safe. The Amarillo Police Department says 80-year-old Melvin Wayne McKown was located in Arizona by Arizona state troopers. Police issued a Silver Alert for McKown on Friday morning. His cellphone pinged in Santa Rosa, New Mexico around...

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Investigation into Colorado woman’s murder in Amarillo leads to gun charge for suspect’s brother

The brother of a man charged with murder is now facing a federal gun charge linked to the murder investigation.

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After 26 Years, One Amarillo Dentist Is Saying Goodbye to His Patients.

After a flood, a remodel and 26 years of caring for Amarillo smiles, a longtime dentist is stepping away. Here is who stays and who is joining.

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Picks for every bi-district high school football game in the Amarillo area

Here are Amarillo Globe-News' sports reporter Randall Sweet's picks for bi-district high school football game in the Texas Panhandle. Before looking at this week's picks, take a look at how Randall's Picks turned out in Week 11. Week 11 Record: 20-8 (71.4%); 11-man: 15-4 (78.9%); 6-man: 5-4 (55.6%) 2026 Overall Record: 269-79 (77.3%); 11-man: 193-49 (79.8%); 6-man: 71-27 (72.4%) BI-DISTRICT CLASS 5A DIVISION I TASCOSA at El Paso Americas El Paso Bel Air at AMARILLO HIGH CLASS 5A DIVISION II El Paso Burges at PALO DURO CLASS 4A DIVISION I CANYON vs. El Paso Riverside WEST PLAINS vs. El Paso Ysleta RANDALL vs. El Paso Austin Plainview vs. LAKE DALLAS CLASS 4A DIVISION II Perryton vs. BROCK CLASS 3A DIVISION I BUSHLAND vs. Jim Ned Dalhart vs. SWEETWATER CLASS 3A DIVISION II Muleshoe vs. CANADIAN Dimmitt vs. IDALOU Friona vs. SLATON CHILDRESS vs. Littlefield CLASS 2A DIVISION I PANHANDLE vs. Floydada OLTON vs. Highland Park Farwell vs. SPEARMAN TULIA vs. Sanford-Fritch CLASS 2A DIVISION II WHEELER vs. Seymour GRUVER vs. Plains Vega vs. ROPES WEST TEXAS vs. Sudan STRATFORD vs. Seagraves Clarendon vs. HASKELL WELLINGTON vs. Munday CLASS 1A DIVISION I Nazareth vs. BOYS RANCH Kress at JAYTON WHITEFACE at

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TxDOT seeks Panhandle input on U.S. 83 corridor study

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Department of Transportation is asking Panhandle drivers to weigh in on the future of U.S. 83 as part of a statewide study of the highway. U.S. 83 is a route for farmers, ranchers and truck drivers across the Panhandle. TxDOT officials said the highway helps move goods through rural communities, and they want to learn how it can better serve those who depend on it.

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Man indicted on fentanyl possession charge after October traffic stop arrest

A man arrested during a traffic stop in October was indicted Tuesday in Amarillo Federal Court on one charge of alleged fentanyl possession.

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Man arrested for DWI, evading after police chase on Sunday

A man was arrested for a DWI and evading after a police chase that began at Ross Street and I-40.

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Another North Amarillo Business Is Closing, and Families Will Feel It

North Heights families could soon be driving farther for everyday items. Here is what we know about the store that has locals talking.

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Significant losses expected to continue for Tyson beef segment

It’s been 25 years since Tyson Foods acquired Dakota Dunes, S.D.-based IBP and jumped headfirst into the beef business. The $4.5 billion deal closed in October 2001 after Tyson lost a Delaware Court ruling that denied the meat giant’s efforts to stop the deal after getting cold feet.

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Keith Grays, longtime North Heights advocate and Amarillo business owner, dies

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo is mourning the loss of Keith Grays, a longtime North Heights resident, business owner and community advocate whose voice was often heard on issues affecting neighborhoods, schools and families across the city. Grays was known for speaking up about conditions in North Amarillo, challenging...

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UIL changes coming to sports in Texas, how it will impact AISD

The UIL legislative council has approved several major athletic and rule changes that will go into effect for the upcoming school year.

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Amarillo fire crews contain early morning storage building fire

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo fire crews contained an early morning storage building fire near Southwest 1st Avenue and South Crockett Street. The Amarillo Fire Department says crews responded to the fire just after 3 a.m. When they arrived, firefighters saw smoke and flames coming from the back of the...

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First United Bank gives major gift to Rockrose Sports Park in Amarillo

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Kids, Inc. has announced a major gift from First United Bank will go to support the Rockrose Sports Park in Amarillo. Kids, Inc. says in recognition of the “generous gift,” one of the flag football fields at the sports park will be named First United Bank Field.

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Casey’s begins rebranding Pak-A-Sak stores

Casey’s General Stores is rebranding the 24 Pak-A-Sak convenience stores it acquired earlier this year, according to a late October blog post on the Iowa retailer’s website. A Casey’s spokesperson said the retailer began converting Pak-A-Sak’s locations in Amarillo and across the Texas Panhandle to the Casey’s brand...