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Family mourns teen shot and killed on New Year’s Day

January 7, 2026Jerrad Lorlovick

Brynlee’s grandfather, Gordon Melton, said she was not the type of person to put herself in dangerous situations.“She wasn’t a person who would just sneak out a Read More

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Two killed in crash in Cimarron County, highway closed for nearly 6 hours

January 6, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

Two people were killed in a crash in Cimarron County.It happened around 8 p.m. Sunday on US 287 east of Boise City.Oklahoma Highway Patrol has not released much Read More

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Mountain lion trapped at Double L Ranch in Texas Panhandle

January 6, 2026Aby Molina

A mountain lion was unexpectedly trapped at Double L Ranch in Shamrock, Texas, just before New Year’s Eve.Eastin Goodpasture, the horse division manager at the Read More

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State senate candidate, AC Board of Regents member arrested second time for DWI

January 6, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

A state senate candidate and member of the Amarillo College Board of Regents was arrested a second time for DWI.Court records show Johnny Joe Betancourt was arr Read More

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Manhunt underway for suspect who ran from Potter County deputies serving a warrant

January 6, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

A manhunt is underway for a suspect who ran from Potter County deputies who were serving a warrant.The suspect is 36-year-old Nicholas Dormire. He was wanted on Read More

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WATCH LIVE: Funeral service for 15-year-old Amarillo girl shot, killed on New Year’s Day

January 6, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

The funeral for a 15-year-old Amarillo girl shot and killed on New Year’s Day starts at 11 a.m.ABC 7 News will live stream it on our abc7amarillo.com,our YouTu Read More

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Amarillo College Board of Regents member, Texas State Senate candidate arrested on DWI charge

January 6, 2026Caden Keenan

An Amarillo College Board of Regents member and current Texas District 31 State Senate candidate was arrested Friday, according to the Amarillo Police Department, for an alleged second instance of … Read More

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Manhunt underway, South Lawn Elementary School on secure hold

January 6, 2026Kelsey Davis

South Lawn Elementary School is currently on a secure hold Tuesday morning. Read More

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Texas Democrats opens headquarters in Amarillo

January 5, 2026Maci Weathers

The Texas Panhandle Regional Democratic Headquarters is set to open on Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. located at 520 S.W. 10th in Amarillo. Read More

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Funeral arrangements announced for 15-year-old Amarillo girl killed on New Year’s Day

January 4, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

Funeral arrangements were announced for a 15-year-old girl killed in Amarillo on New Year’s Day.Visitation for Brynlee Hampton’s family will be from 5-6 p.m. Mo Read More

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