Monday Potter County Commissioners’ Court 9 a.m.: Potter County Commissioners’ Courtroom, 500 S. Fillmore, Room 106 Discussion and possible action relative to: HOK’s request to resolve disputed electrical costs at the District Courthouse project with the application of a $70,000.00 credit toward outstanding liabilities; HOK professional service agreement cost modification; receive a report regarding board-approved […]
Monday Planning and Zoning Commission 3 p.m., City Hall – Council Chambers, 601 S. Buchanan, St. – Third Floor Consideration of The Vineyards Unit No. 11, an addition to the City of Amarillo, being an unplatted tract of land in Section 191, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, vicinity: Hastings Avenue & Broadway Drive, applicant: […]
An hourslong standoff with a suspect and Amarillo police early Sunday ended with the suspect dead. According to the Amarillo Police Department (APD), officers fired at the suspect after he raised his weapon toward them. APD said the suspect, identified as Pedro Armendariz, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family has been […]
The Amarillo area remained under a winter storm warning Sunday as a snowstorm passed through the area, making travel hazardous and causing several accidents. Cars work their way through snow covered Soncy Road Sunday morning in South Amarillo. The National Weather Service (NWS) Amarillo office said most of the snow was confined to the southern […]
Amarillo City Councilmember Don Tipps weighed in on the city’s discussion of an abortion ordinance that has carried on for the past month. The city council was studying the issue and having conversations on whether a citywide abortion ordinance is needed, but with a group of 11 citizens filing paperwork to initiate a petition in […]
Monday Bushland Independent School District 7:30 a.m.: Bushland Intermediate School/Room 101, 2400 Wells St. Special meeting: Consideration and possible approval to give superintendent authorization for past and future purchases of bond related items and supplies and equipment for bond related items. Amarillo Planning and Zoning Commission 3 p.m.: Third Floor of City Hall – City […]
Not everyone is destined to win all the races they race or the fights that they fight. And on some special select occasions, some of those daring souls are recognized for what they do achieve and the importance of the work to which they dedicate their lives. One of those figures is one-time Amarillo mayor […]
Monday Potter County Commissioners’ Court 9 a.m.: Potter County Commissioners’ Courtroom, 500 S. Fillmore, Room 106 Hear the monthly and quarterly Treasurer’s report and Investment Policy report; discussion and possible action relative to ASCA project and performance period modification: amending and/or modifying two (2) Grant Agreements funded by the County under its State and Local […]
An Amarillo man died in a single-vehicle rollover after the vehicle slid off the roadway during icy conditions Monday afternoon in Potter County as the winter storm system passed through the area. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), a 2001 Chevrolet Colorado was traveling northbound on Hwy. 136 about two miles south […]
The Amarillo Police Department (APD) sent out an urgent warning over the weekend about an increase in phone scam incidents where the caller is impersonating a local officer, demanding payment and threatening arrest. APD said they are warning the community regarding “a recent surge in scam calls falsely claiming association with our department. Numerous citizens […]
Two 19-year-olds and a juvenile were arrested and multiple firearms were recovered from a vehicle after police initiated a felony traffic stop in Amarillo on Thursday. According to the Amarillo Police Department (APD), around 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, Amarillo Neighborhood Police Officers (NPO) learned from a source that “several known gang members were in […]
Continuing a Christmas tradition for residents of the Texas Panhandle and travelers wanting a good Christmas meal, the Lee Brothers Bobby and Danny served over 2,000 customers a holiday feast at the Big Texan on Christmas Day in Amarillo. Over 50 turkeys and about a half-ton of potatoes go into making a meal that is […]