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Sheriff: Man still on the run after Tuesday manhunt in South Lawn neighborhood

January 8, 2026Kelsey Davis,Kaitlin Zamora

A manhunt is underway in the South Lawn neighborhood. Read More

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Fatal motorcycle crash on Western

January 8, 2026KVII News Staff

A crash at the intersection of Bushland Ave and Western St. resulted in the death of a 24-year-old motorcyclist on Jan. 7.Daniel Vicente Contreras III,24, was t Read More

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Amarillo police responding to crash at Bushland and Western

January 7, 2026Kristin Rodin

Amarillo police officers are responding to a crash in the area of Bushland and Western. Read More

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Hundreds gather to honor life of Amarillo teen killed on New Year’s Day

January 7, 2026Jerrad Lorlovick

AMARILLO, Texas(KVII) — Family, friends and classmates gathered Tuesday morning to remember 15-year-old Brynnlee Hampton, who was shot and killed on New Year’s Read More

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‘She had a good heart’: Family & friends honor the life of Brynnlee Hampton

January 7, 2026Madison Fisher

15-year-old Brynnlee Hampton of Amarillo, lost her life after ringing in the New Year, now family and friends want her to be remembered for her infectious smile and kind heart. 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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