News in Amarillo · 7 sources
Amarillo in the news, from 7 sources
3 stories about Amarillo in the past 90 days, plus the town’s own website. Latest: “Amarillo police investigating deadly motorcycle crash near Western St., Fairway Dr.” from NewsChannel 10, Sep 18.
Latest about Amarillo
The newest stories with Amarillo in the headline, one per story.
Straight from the source
Town Hall page →From Town Hall, the schools and the library
13 notices in the past month and 2 public meetings this week, read every morning from Amarillo’s own websites. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
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Town hallAmarillo town website
amarillo.gov ↗Latest notices
- COA to Honor Legacy of Bones Hooks with Ribbon-Cutting Event
The City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is celebrating the birthday of the late Panhandle and Amarillo legend Bones Hooks and his dedication to the North Heights neighborhood and the City of Amarillo with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. PARD is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
6 days ago - COA Names Ty Vernon Director of Animal Management & Welfare
The City of Amarillo has named Ty Vernon director of Animal Management & Welfare (AMW), following his service as assistant director and, most recently, interim director of the department. Vernon’s appointment follows the retirement of former AMW Director Victoria Medley in March 2026. Vernon brings…
Oct 19 - Post Named Amarillo Civic Center Complex General Manager
Christopher Post has been named Amarillo Civic Center Complex General Manager. Post, who has been with the City of Amarillo for 19 years, succeeds Bo Fowlkes, who retired. Post has served in numerous capacities with the Amarillo Civic Center, including assistant general manager, director of operati…
Oct 12
5 more from amarillo.gov
Coming up
- 2NovPlanning and Zoning Commission Regular MeetingMon · 3pm
- 5NovCondemnation Appeals Commission Regular MeetingThu · 2pm
- 10NovAmarillo Hospital District Board of Managers Regular MeetingTue · 7:30am
SchoolsAmarillo Independent School District
amaisd.org ↗Latest notices
- University of Chicago Honors Amarillo ISD Teacher Abby Allen
– Amarillo ISD educator Abby Allen, Tascosa High School, has been named a recipient of the prestigious University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award. Front and [
Oct 23 - AISD Named CTE District of Distinction
– Amarillo ISD was named a CTE District of Distinction for the second year by the Career and Technical Association of Texas. The CTE District of Distinction [
Oct 15 - Six Seniors Named National Merit Commended Scholars
– October 15, 2026 – Six Amarillo ISD seniors are National Merit Commended Scholars for 2027. This places them in the top three percent of graduating seniors nationwide [
Oct 15
5 more from amaisd.org
SchoolsHighland Park Independent School District
hpisd.net ↗Latest notices
- Kevin Sawyer, LTASB
Highland Park ISD school board vice president Kevin Sawyer’s tenure on the board began because of a request from his grandchildren seven years ago. Now, he’s one of 25 board member...
Sep 15 - School Calendar at a Glance
Here is a quick reference to our HPISD School Calendar.
Sep 2
SchoolsCanyon Independent School District
canyonisd.net ↗LibraryAmarillo Public Library
amarillolibrary.org ↗Amarillo’s news, by source
Who’s covering Amarillo
Amarillo was in the news from 2 outlets in the past 90 days, led by NewsChannel 10 with 2 stories about Amarillo. Stories with Amarillo in the headline come first; every one opens on its publisher’s site.
Game day
Amarillo sports
High-school and local teams, from the sports pages.
From the sports pages
Schedule - Palo Duro Dons (Amarillo, TX) Football 26-27
Schedule - West Plains Wolves (Amarillo, TX) Football 26-27
Schedule - Palo Duro Dons (Amarillo, TX) Basketball 26-27
Schedule - Highland Park Hornets (Amarillo, TX) Volleyball 26-27
Amarillo JV Football Schedule
Volleyball Preview: Plainview Classical Academy Returns Home to Face Amarillo Collegiate Academy After Road Stretch
Amarillo Palo Duro Scores All 35 Points In 1st Half In 35-7 Win Versus Abilene Cooper: Texas High School Football
Schedule - Randall Raiders (Amarillo, TX) Basketball 26-27
On the market
Housing market →Homes listed in Amarillo
Listed in the past 60 days. Check each listing for the current price and availability.
7509 Frazier RdHomes.com · Oct 22 ↗1305 S Parker StHomes.com · Oct 20 ↗1611 S Van Buren StZillow · Oct 16 ↗6000 Hatfield CirRealtor.com · Oct 15 ↗20 Nottingham RdZillow · Oct 14 ↗6212 S Bonham StZillow · Oct 14 ↗331 W Bonita AveRealtor.com · Oct 14 ↗9 Country Club DrZillow · Oct 13 ↗6716 Brookview WayZillow · Oct 13 ↗
In memoriam
Remembering neighbors
Obituaries from the past 30 days. Dates are publication dates.
Charlene Hughes Obituary (2026) - Amarillo, TX - Schooler Funeral Home, Inc. - AmarilloLegacy | Obituary · Oct 16Jessie M. Solomon Obituary (2026) - Amarillo, TX - Schooler Funeral Home, Inc. - AmarilloLegacy | Obituary · Oct 13Maria Martinez Portillo Obituary (2026) - Amarillo, TX - Schooler Funeral Home, Inc. - AmarilloLegacy | Obituary · Oct 11Della Barnes Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Amarillo, TX - Lexington Clipper-HeraldLegacy | Obituary · Oct 9Glenda Sain Obituary - Amarillo, TXDignity Memorial · Oct 7
Nearby
Headlines from next door
Amarillo’s own feed is quiet, so here’s news from the towns around it.
Tornado touches down in Texas amid severe weather burst
Tornado in Canyon, Amarillo in Texas? Check map as sirens go off amid warning; scary visuals emerge | Hindustan Times
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Amarillo metro area
Team Highlights: Varsity Football Canadian High School vs. Randall High School - Randall High
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Headlines come from the outlets that cover Amarillo, found through Google News; stories with Amarillo in the headline come first, and outlets or places that aren’t Amarillo, TX are left out. Articles belong to their publishers and aren’t independently verified; every story links to the publisher who wrote it. Topics are sorted automatically from each headline’s words. Notices, meetings and events come from the town, school district and library websites, read every morning and linked to the page that posted them. Game listings come from the NFHS Network.