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Amarillo TX Local News Breaking news Scammers are using new Amarillo Police Chief Thomas Hover's name to target residents with false claims about federal warrants and threats of immediate arrest if payment isn't made [1] . The Amarillo Police Department warns that the Chief of Police does not call residents about warrants, APD does not call demanding money, and no advance warning is given before serving warrants [1] . Wildhorse fire burning in North Heights area of Amarillo started around 12:40 ...
Scammers are using new Amarillo Police Chief Thomas Hover's name to target residents with false claims about federal warrants and threats of immediate arrest if payment isn't made [1]. The Amarillo Police Department warns that the Chief of Police does not call residents about warrants, APD does not call demanding money, and no advance warning is given before serving warrants [1].
Wildhorse fire burning in North Heights area of Amarillo started around 12:40 p.m. in the wooded area that used to be Amarillo Lake [1]. Crews are actively battling the grass fire as conditions remain critical [1].
A major crash at the intersection of the I-40 frontage road and Paramount Blvd left a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries after both vehicles reportedly disregarded traffic controls [1].
Seventy-two pounds of methamphetamine was found hidden in tires of a vehicle during a traffic stop in Carson County [1].
Jeff Dagley, chief appraiser of Potter Randall Appraisal District, reported to Potter County Commissioners Court on Feb. 9 about new safeguards implemented after a clerical error caused the county to overestimate tax revenue by $412,000 [2]. The error will impact future county budgets [2][3].
The Armstrong County Sheriff's Office is seeking public help locating Ramon Ayala III, a 34-year-old Hispanic male from Houston/Brownsville area [1]. An abandoned car was found near canyon, prompting the search [1].
A teen was sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing two people after running a red light at over 80 miles per hour [1].
Bomb threats left through voicemail at schools in Canyon and Amarillo prompted evacuations Friday morning, but no active threat was found at either location [1][4]. Canyon police said there was no danger to students or staff [1].
Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the Panhandles Monday afternoon, with warm temperatures, dry air, and strong winds creating dangerous conditions that could allow fires to spread quickly [1]. The Texas Panhandle remains under elevated fire risk as the region continues through winter season [1].
Arena football returns to Amarillo after a two-year gap on March 13 at the Amarillo Civic Center with the debut game of the Amarillo Warbirds [5]. The team relocated from Odessa under ownership of Amarillo-area businessman Leif Kertis and other local owners [5].
Amarillo Little Theatre's upcoming production of 'Jersey Boys' continues its run at the downtown venue, featuring the story of the legendary 1960s rock group The Four Seasons [6].
West Texas A&M University Theatre is presenting an innovative take on the classic love story 'Pride and Prejudice' with comedy and chaos meeting romance in this novel adaptation [2].
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event for travelers seeking expedited screening [1].
Fermi America confirmed construction on its 'Project Matador' site near Amarillo has been paused while the company awaits permitting from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality [7]. The company previously completed first phase construction at the site before the temporary halt [7].
A film studio was ordered to vacate an Amarillo College building 'immediately' according to reports [8]. The vacating order comes amid ongoing real estate considerations for the city's educational facilities [8].
Approximately 100 fifth-grade students from Oakdale and Hamlet elementary schools participated in JA BizTown Experimental Learning Center at AmTech Career Academy, moving from station to station performing jobs to keep the simulation town running [2][9]. Students practiced responsibility and money management during the hands-on experience [9].
West Texas A&M University leadership is working to define on-campus limited public forums and establish usage guidelines [8]. The university recently opened the newly remodeled Geneva Schaeffer Education Building [8].
Funding scrutiny and reevaluation has put funding in flux for Amarillo Head Start provider [8]. The early childhood education program faces uncertainty as financial support is reviewed [8].
A Canyon family is adjusting to a new reality after a skiing accident in Colorado left their 10-year-old daughter with serious injuries [1]. The young girl faces a long recovery following the incident that began as a family trip [1].
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