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Amarillo venues are increasingly requiring clear bags for entry, with the Civic Center now joining the trend. Here's why you should keep one ready.

Be careful of those door-to-door sales, it may be too good to be true.

A familiar road trip from Amarillo to Dallas reveals charming small towns, quirky roadside sights, and one famously strict speed trap in Estelline.

Catalytic converter thefts are spiking in Amarillo. Find out why and how a free stamping event could save you from big losses

A new Texas bill could mandate all prisons maintain indoor temperatures between 65–85°F to protect inmates from dangerous heat.

Cell phones WILL be allowed in schools, but they will not be allowed to used at any given point of the day.

That adorable first day of school pic could be putting your child in danger. Learn what details you should leave out before sharing online.

Amarillo’s summer isn’t over. Two public pools closed, but Thompson Park Pool and all city splash pads stay open through Labor Day.

Remember the thrill of cracking open a Happy Meal? Well, adults can relive that joy with something new on the menu.

New tech rules in Amarillo ban personal devices; all students must rent school Chromebooks

Bed bugs can sneak into your luggage during travel. Learn how to spot and stop them before it’s too late.

Texas may have one of the world’s largest economies, but a new study ranks it #1 in the U.S. for financial distress. Here’s why Texans are struggling.

The Potter County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free, 12-week Citizens Academy for locals to learn how the department operates, including jail tours and ride-alongs.

Amarillo students head back to school August 14, and big changes are already happening at Tascosa High, including a bold new sign and some returning school spirit.

A new place for collectors to do some shopping is open in Amarillo

Calf fries are vanishing from Texas menus, and it's not a joke. The Big Texan explains the crisis in a surprising new video.

Texas welcomes millions of visitors each year. A recent study highlights which attractions are drawing the biggest crowds.

If these Texas and Oklahoma colleges were pro teams, they'd be worth a whole ton of money

Texas is fighting to ban THC while Oklahoma moves toward legalizing recreational marijuana, setting the stage for a big policy divide between neighbors.

It was once the fastest growing city in Texas, now people are leaving as fast as possible.

Exposito School of Hair Design, a fixture on Mockingbird Lane for 48 years, closes July 31 as owners retire.

Downtown Amarillo looks a little different on TikTok. One video shows luxury brands lining Polk Street, but it’s all a fantasy.

Summer is ending, and school is just weeks away. Here's how Amarillo parents can help their kids start the year prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

Chase Bank and Texas Tech Credit Union are building new locations in southwest Amarillo, adding more financial services to the fast-growing Loop 335 area.