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Canyon ISD bus under criminal investigation. North Heights Clinic closes Mar 31. Gas prices expected to spike from Iran conflict. Lioness Sarai dies at 20.
The Randall County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating what it described as "criminal activity" on a Canyon ISD high school bus after receiving reports on March 13 [1]. Details remain limited as the investigation is ongoing.
In other crime news, the sheriff investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance stated in an interview that he believes the crime was targeted and warned the suspect could strike again [3]. The case remains active with authorities urging residents to stay vigilant.
Texas State Park Police released photos of an SUV that rolled approximately 200 feet into Palo Duro Canyon. The driver was transported to Northwest Texas Hospital for treatment of a possible concussion and broken ribs .
Sarai, a female African lion at the Amarillo Zoo, died of natural causes at age 20. She was one of the oldest African lions under human care in the United States .
Local stations are promoting "Firestorm 2026" coverage to help residents prepare for the upcoming wildfire season. Viewers are encouraged to watch the special segment to learn what to expect this season and how to keep families safe [1]. Current wildfire status information is being updated regularly as conditions develop across the Panhandle region.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa campaigned in Amarillo this week, laying out her case for unseating Governor Greg Abbott. Voters heard directly from the candidate about her vision for change in Texas .
West Texas A&M University held its first Natural Sciences Gala, recognizing contributions of notable scientists from the region's past and present. The event honored Pantex and celebrated former faculty members for their scientific achievements .
North Heights Medical Clinic in North Amarillo is scheduled to permanently close on March 31. The clinic opened in May and served the North Amarillo community, leaving residents with one fewer nearby healthcare option .
Two railroad crossings in the Amarillo area are set to receive millions of dollars in state funding as part of a statewide improvement initiative. The Texas Department of Transportation approved the funds to enhance safety and infrastructure at these crossings .
Canyon ISD continues making headlines as the Randall County Sheriff's Office investigates reported criminal activity on a high school bus [1]. The district has recently made strides in school security upgrades, implementing changes nearly two years after lawmakers mandated security improvements following the Uvalde school shooting [1].
Dr. Ulrich Bickel, a pharmaceutical sciences professor and associate dean for sciences at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Amarillo, was recognized for his groundbreaking blood-brain barrier research [2].
The NAACP hosted a town hall at St. Johns Baptist Church where Amarillo ISD officials addressed enrollment trends and concerns regarding Carver .
Amarillo Crime Stoppers has named Chancy Cole Carver as the "Fugitive of the Week." Carver is a 37-year-old white male, 5'6" tall, 185 lbs., with brown eyes and brown hair, wanted on a theft charge .
National gas prices are expected to spike due to the ongoing Iran conflict, with predictions of $140 per barrel by month's end—more than twice the pre-war price. Nearly two-thirds of Americans expect gas prices to worsen over the next year, according to an Ipsos poll conducted March 6-9 . Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth downplayed concerns about the Strait of Hormuz situation .
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