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Tulia Hornets football begins a head coach search after Fred Jordan resigns Jan 6, and a 2026 UIL realignment drop to Class 2A Division I could boost competitiveness and spark a Panhandle rebuild.

After opening in 2024, PJs Coffee has shut down its Amarillo shop, confirming rumors that spread across social media before Christmas.

Amarillo flu outbreak, new virus strain, winter illness surge, and dry air health effects are making symptoms last longer and feel worse than normal flu.

Amarillo’s Lego convention returns with rare sets, plus a dedicated trading card show with 100+ tables.

Amarillo I-40 semitruck crash into Batteries Plus still sits unresolved 9 months later as insurance, rebuilding, and legal questions linger.

Explore City of Amarillo full-time, part-time, and career roles at the free 2026 City Hall job fair.

Hud’s will open a third Amarillo spot in2026 on the growing east side.

Don’t treat the middle lane like a merge lane. Texas law (Sec. 545.060) limits use of the continuous left-turn lane. Find out what’s legal and how to stay ticket-free

USA Today projects Amarillo to lead U.S. midsize cities in 2026 economic growth, driven by manufacturing, affordability, and job creation.

IQ Car Wash is expanding with a another location as Amarillo growth continues.

Borger is warning residents after 3,200 pounds of trash were dumped in a neighborhood. Learn how illegal dumping hurts the community and what free disposal options are available

Celebrate Texas science teachers! Nominate passionate educators by Jan 4 for the $62,000-plus Butler Awards, honoring excellence in science education.

Amarillo clinic announces closure with support plans for patients during transition.

Prohibition cocktails, vintage vibe, hidden bar—opening New Year’s Eve.

Texas 2026 laws introduce AI regulation, unemployment reform, squatter eviction rules, and age-verified app downloads.

Two Texas giants earned spots on a national ethics ranking. See who made the list.

Delivering a dual order in Amarillo, a DoorDash driver picked up a drink on Georgia Street, then drove to Soncy for food. The driver questioned the algorithm after seeing a second, closer Water Still next to the final restaurant, pointing out how the system makes deliveries unnecessarily long.

Ziggi’s Coffee launches its December Dash, offering holiday drinks and a chance to win free coffee for a year in Amarillo and Canyon

A beloved Amarillo business begins a new chapter with fresh ownership and familiar faces.

The Amarillo Police Department is warning residents about a new Social Security Administration (SSA) phishing scam.

Scratch offs may be fun for adults, but the Texas Lottery warns parents to skip them for kids this holiday season.

An Amarillo family donates $100,000 to build a first responder memorial honoring police, fire, and EMS heroes.

Despite local support in September, Leaf and Bubble owner Patty Schniederjan made the difficult decision to sell the business located at the Shops at 34th.

Texas authorities raise the reward as they search for fugitive William Herrera Zamora, a wanted offender linked to child crimes and parole violations.