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Cranking up the heat
After a few days of rain events, we’re trading higher rain chances for higher temperatures for the weekend! As you wrap up your Friday, temperatures will cool nicely this evening, with light winds sticking around. For Saturday, a ridge builds in, opening the door for warm air to push in from the south. Most of us will see highs climb well into the 90° range, with some seeing their first 100° day of the year (Likely Borger & PDC). Hot temperatures stick around through the weekend, before a weak “cool” down comes next Wednesday. Most days look dry in terms of rain chances.
Advo speaks on the US Department of Labor’s recovery of $52,000 in wages owed to workers
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The US Department of Labor said more than $52,000 in back wages that were owed to workers with disabilities from Advo Companies Inc. were recovered for 134 workers violating federal law. The DOL reported on April 30 that Advo paid employees with disabilities an incorrect subminimum wage based on flawed time […]
Medipark to receive new fishing pier to improve accessibility for area anglers
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Medipark is set to receive a new fishing dock to make the area more accessible for recreationists. Installation of the proposed fishing dock will not only improve ADA accessibility but will provide an adaptable, safe and low maintenance access option for area anglers. “The floating dock...
'The hardest thing about grieving is to grieve': Amarillo organizations to host conference
BSA Hospice of the Southwest, in partnership with Crown of Texas Hospice Foundation and Olivia’s Angels, will host a Grief and Loss Conference on June 14, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Amarillo College West Campus Lecture Hall. BSA Hospice said the goal of the conference is to provide valuable insights and resources to community members seeking support, as well as understanding of the complexities of grief. ...
Good News: New lightning detection system will assist safety
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Lightning is one of the most spectacular events we see in our skies and displays a very majestic type of beauty, but it is also one of the most deadly elements we face every year. That one looked pretty close! Or was it? How do you...
Texas Health and Human Services to host mental health resource festival Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will host a mental health resource festival in Amarillo Saturday. The Turn To festival spotlights local resources and substance use prevention organizations. According to a press release, the event will feature family-friendly events and activities to reduce stress, address mental health concerns and connect community members with resources.
Amarillo SPCA celebrating 30 years of Muttfest
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo SPCA is celebrating 30 years of Muttfest this Sunday, May 19. The event will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Starlight Ranch and will feature live music, a silent auction, food trucks, dog contests, low cost vaccinations and more. The event is open...
First Alert: Severe storms expected Wednesday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Severe thunderstorms are back in the forecast for your Wednesday bringing mainly hail and wind threats, but all risks are in play. Storms should fire up with an upper-level system going into this afternoon, and collide with a cold front that will be stalled out across the northern half of the area. Starting out, storms could be more isolated, and the low-end tornado risk will be at it’s highest. Outside of that, large hail will be a main concern.
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