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Randall County arrest man in connection to Saturday hit-and-run

January 28, 2026Paige Stockton

The Amarillo Police Department has arrested 25-year-old Hunter Boydston in connection with a Saturday hit-and-run that left a mail carrier hospitalized. Read More

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‘Pray for Peyton’: Ex-teammates of sledding accident victim asking for prayers

January 28, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

The victim of sledding accident in Texas was identified as a college soccer player.According to KTXS, our sister station in Abilene, the victim is 19-year-old P Read More

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Amarillo Police respond to threats made at area charter schools Tuesday

January 27, 2026Angel Oliva

The Amarillo Police Department reported that it responded to two bomb threats that were made at separate charter schools in the city Tuesday afternoon. Read More

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Teen faces assault charge after girl launched under parked truck in sledding accident

January 27, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

A teenager faces an assault charge after a girl was launchedwith “great speed” under a parked pickup truck in a sledding accident.It happened Sunday evening in Read More

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City of Amarillo working to repair multiple water main breaks

January 27, 2026Madison Fisher,Dylan Limas

City of Amarillo Water Utility crews are working to repair multiple water main breaks. Read More

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Special Olympics Texas to host 2026 Polar Plunge Saturday in Amarillo

January 27, 2026Kristin Rodin

Special Olympics Texas Panhandle Area chapter will host its Polar Plunge fundraiser this Saturday in Amarillo. Read More

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Teen dies, another critical after sled being pulled by Jeep Wrangler hits tree

January 27, 2026KTVT via CNN Newsource

A sledding accident involving teenagers left a 16-year-old girl dead and another in critical condition.Just before 2:30 p.m. Sunday, police in Frisco were calle Read More

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Panhandle winter storm dumps nearly 10 inches; rapid warmup ahead

January 27, 2026Michael Cuviello

The storm dropped varying amounts across the Texas Panhandle, triggering closures, water main breaks and flight delays. The air warms up this week. Read More

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School districts starting late Tuesday following winter storm

January 26, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

Some school districts in the Texas panhandle are starting late Tuesday following a winter storm over the weekend.At 3:30 p.m., Grandview-Hopkins ISD announced i Read More

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LIST: Jan. 26 School closings, business and delays due to snow storm

January 26, 2026Dailyn Wells

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — As extreme winter conditions are expected to continue into Monday, multiple schools are announcing closings and delays. Check the closings page for schools and busines… Read More

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