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Amarillo homeowners, beware! The APD is warning of a new scam targeting construction projects. Scammers are sending fake emails claiming you owe immediate permit fees via Venmo or Zelle. Don't let your project become a payday for crooks.

Amarillo Tax Day deals include free Kona Ice, BOGO meals, and pizza discounts. Save money with local restaurant specials and tax day freebies.

Amarillo Police are warning drivers about the dangers of “courtesy crashes,” which can happen when motorists wave another driver into traffic without seeing all lanes. Texas law still places responsibility on the driver entering the roadway to ensure it is safe.

Amarillo ag scholarships, AgYouth banquet, and Texas Panhandle 4-H and FFA students take center stage as $20K in scholarships are awarded.

Tuition stress? The B Fly Blood Drive on April 21 offers a chance to win one of three $2,000 scholarships. Donate at Coffee Memorial Blood Center to nominate yourself or a student while honoring the memory of Brittany "B-Fly" Sims.

A 103-year-old food production company is expanding into Amarillo with a new refinery and packaging facility that will bring jobs and a multi-million-dollar investment to the area.

A Texas city that held the unwanted title of most obese city in America for years has finally dropped in the rankings.

Looking for a way to get your kids off the couch this summer? Wildcat Bluff Nature Center has officially opened registration for Wildcat Wednesdays! Enjoy 9 miles of trails, guided hikes, and hands-on nature learning in Amarillo.

Ready to roll up your sleeves? Join the Amarillo Botanical Gardens for Garden Fest 2026 on April 25! For just $5, enjoy flower sales, workshops from expert horticulturists, 25+ vendors, and food trucks.

A journal left near Hackberry Trail in Palo Duro Canyon has sat for weeks as strangers add messages. A Texas Panhandle mystery unfolds.

Amarillo movie fans can enjoy unlimited films and popcorn at Cinergy’s Box Office Binge. $16 movie deal, Amarillo events, theater hopping fun.

Amarillo dental care is getting affordable with $35 cleanings, low-cost deep cleanings, and student hygienists helping uninsured patients maintain oral health.

Missing Toys ”R” Us? The legendary toy store is back in a new way. Take a road trip from Amarillo to Grapevine Mills Mall to visit Geoffrey the Giraffe and one of the last remaining Disney Stores in the country.

Amarillo’s Fillmore underpass feels like a mini roller coaster inspiring nostalgia and local memories around motion and childhood drives.

Amarillo is about to get a whole lot nuttier this summer. A favorite local farm is bringing a taste of the backyard to a new storefront on East Farmers Avenue.

Think Hodgetown is too expensive for the whole family? Think again. The Amarillo Sod Poodles just announced "Soddies Value Seats" in Section 117 for just $10. Combined with their new value meals, summer baseball just got affordable.

Amarillo drivers shared the intersections that test their patience daily, from endless red lights to confusing four way stops.

Amarillo Shred-It Day returns with free document shredding for old tax records, personal info, and sensitive paperwork.

Texas gas prices are rising fast, with some cities now over $4. Drivers are feeling the squeeze as fuel costs continue climbing.

Taco lovers, brace yourselves! A creative spirit is bringing his culinary art to Canyon. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this.

Amarillo Rockrose Sports Complex construction is ahead of schedule, with baseball and football fields taking shape as Kids Inc. pushes toward a 2027 opening.

Amarillo celebrities, Texas Panhandle stars, surprising famous people—these three names prove big talent can come from small towns.

A normal day of deliveries turned into a technical nightmare as a nationwide DoorDash glitch hit Amarillo. From missing order details to ghost tips a Dashers perspective.

Texas farmers face fertilizer price hikes due to the Strait of Hormuz closure. Expect higher grocery costs for meat and produce.