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Amarillo's City Hall has made decision after decision without a public vote. Now residents are getting water bills they can't afford and demanding answers from council.

Amarillo’s Tascosa High School dealt with two major threats in one day, including a bomb scare that forced a campus lockdown.

From sweet corn to sourdough, Amarillo's farmers' markets bring fresh local food all summer. Save this guide and plan your summer weekend outings.

Big changes are underway at Amarillo Zoo as it becomes a nonprofit and calls on the community for help.

The Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary is officially entering a new era. With a new website featuring online ticketing, memberships, and field trip info, skipping the line to see the bobcats has never been easier for Amarillo families.

Empower your teen to start their own business! Amarillo Parks and Recreation is hosting a Super Sitter Certification class this Saturday, May 16, at Warford Activity Center. Includes Red Cross CPR and First Aid training for $45.

Amarillo drivers now have a faster way to handle oil changes, car maintenance, and routine service without leaving their vehicle.

West Plains football turns to longtime assistant Jeff Lofton after Adam Cummings leaves for a new leadership role in CISD.

Summer nights are calling! Music in the Gardens returns to the Amarillo Botanical Gardens every Thursday from June through August. Check out the full 2026 lineup featuring local favorites and enjoy an evening of music and beauty.

Inflation relief has arrived! Bargain Mart is now open at 5811 S Western, offering incredible deals like 25-cent bread and the ability to feed a family of six for under $15. Grab a cart and prepare for a shopping adventure.

Battery Joe’s sudden Amarillo closure has customers questioning where repaired phones and tablets may have ended up.

First UIL State trip in 50 years for Tascosa theater. Amarillo, here's your chance to cheer them on and help fund the trip.

Eat, vote, and get soaked! Battle of the Bites returns to John Stiff Park on May 30. Help choose the top 5 food trucks for the July 4th Celebration while surviving the APD’s Great Water Wars. Free entry for the whole family!

First quarter 2026 saw 188 custodial deaths in TDCJ units, including natural causes, suicides, homicide, and pending cases under review.

Grieving a downtown loss: Gooney’s is closing up shop this June. Whether it was your go-to lunch spot or a late-night staple, take this time to visit 705 S Polk one last time before they close for good.

Goat yoga has returned to Amarillo and it comes with a twist this time around. Here is what you need to know before spots are gone.

Texas prisons now restrict books to stop drug smuggling, impacting inmates, families, and safety policies across the state.

Texas gas prices have officially crossed the $4 mark, jumping another 24 cents this week. With graduation season and Memorial Day travel ahead, the timing could not be more painful for families.

A single day. Volunteers across the Texas Panhandle. And families who had run out of options. Here is what happened at the CMN Mediathon.

Amarillo customers are in a panic as Battery Joe abruptly closes its locations on Georgia and Coulter. With Google listing them as "Permanently Closed" and reports of bankruptcy, many are left wondering how to get their property back.

What started as a routine Starbucks delivery in Amarillo turned into a surprising high school reunion. See how a "leave at door" order led to a reconnection with an old friend from Canyon schools and a heartwarming Facebook follow-up.

The wait is over for the corner of 10th and Madison! Miguelito’s Drive-Thru Tex-Mex is moving into the former Bud-Nuts location, offering breakfast burritos, gorditas, and lunch favorites for the downtown Amarillo crowd.

This Amarillo store was named best convenience store chain in America, highlighting growth, food options, and innovation.

Thompson Park Pool opens Memorial Day weekend in Amarillo, bringing summer swimming, water slides, and expected big crowds.