AUSTIN, Texas (KFDA) – Amarillo DPS Trooper Bryan Peña and U.S. Air Force veteran Brandon Johnson were recognized at a Public Safety Commission meeting in Austin for their heroic actions during a Dalhart crash on March 13, 2024. On March 13, Trooper Peña responded to a two-vehicle accident in Dallam County. When he arrived, he […]
The Santa Fe Historical Railway Museum (SFHRM) is embarking on a new project to transform the historic Potter County Library building on Amarillo’s central courthouse square into a museum and community center. This move represents a significant shift for the organization, which has been looking for the right opportunity to permanently locate in the area. […]
Monday Potter County District Court 9:00 a.m.: Potter County Commissioners Courtroom, 350 SE 6th Ave., Ste. 2141 Budget amendment requests for fiscal year 2023-24; discussion and possible action regarding: award of a grant to the Panhandle Auto Burglary Theft Unit for state assistance through the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the catalytic converter grant; […]
As Potter County grapples with a growing overcrowding crisis, local officials are exploring the possibility of expanding the existing facility. Recent discussions with county commissioners indicate that overcrowding has become a pressing issue as inmates are being housed in facilities outside of Potter County due to limited space. Due to overcrowding, the county has been […]
The Potter County District Court has unanimously approved an interlocal agreement allowing the Potter County Sheriff’s Office to install license plate readers (LPRs) as part of a coordinated effort with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This initiative aims to strengthen public safety by enabling near-instant statewide tracking of vehicles linked to criminal activity. The […]
The Potter-Randall County Medical Society held a press conference Monday to address the ballot text for the “Sanctuary City of the Unborn Ordinance,” which the Amarillo City Council will vote on at its regular city council meeting on Tuesday. Dr. Steven Urban read a prepared statement on behalf of the medical society outlining concerns about […]
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Potter-Randall County Medical Society believes that the Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance before the Amarillo City Council is too broad. The board of the medical association said in a statement that the wording of the regulation criminalizes anyone who advocates for an abortion or provides emotional support to a […]
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Potter-Randall County Medical Society believes that the Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance before the Amarillo City Council is too broad. The board of the medical association said in a statement that the wording of the regulation criminalizes anyone who advocates for an abortion or provides emotional support to a […]
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – The school year is upon us and summer is coming to a close. But before it ends, Dave is focusing on one of his favorite summer foods: ice cream. Data from across the country shows that 97% of people in the United States enjoy eating ice cream. The proof is in […]
