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TrafficOvernight lane closures on I-40 at Nelson Street start Monday nightIf you drive I-40 or I-27 this week, plan around a string of lane closures. TxDOT says crews will close lanes overnight in both directions of I-40 at the Nelson Street bridge Monday, Nov. 9, as crews prepare for the next project phase.Today’s editionRead High School SportsCanyon and Randall will meet Tuesday for the Class 4A Division II regional volleyball titleIf you like a good rivalry, mark Tuesday. Canyon and Randall both won their regional semifinals, so they'll meet for a third time this season. Randall won the first meeting Sept. 19, and Canyon won the second Oct. 13.Sunday’s editionRead High School SportsCanyon edged Dumas 33-31 as area teams wrapped up the regular seasonIf you follow Panhandle football, the regular season ended with a nail-biter. Canyon hung on to beat Dumas 33-31 in ABC 7's Game of the Week, where a Dumas win would have clinched the district's No. 1 seed. Highland Park also stormed back to edge Sunray 48-47.Sunday’s editionRead High School FootballPalo Duro rolls past Lubbock-Cooper 49-13 for a second straight outright district titleIf you follow the Dons, Thursday was a good night. Palo Duro beat Lubbock-Cooper 49-13 at Dick Bivins Stadium to finish 9-1 overall and 6-0 in District 2-5A Division II. Cooper scored first in both halves, but the Dons finished with 28 unanswered points.Saturday’s editionRead CommunityBrady Dental treats more than 70 veterans at its fifth Smiles for Freedom eventBrady Dental Group's fifth annual Smiles for Freedom event served more than 70 local veterans on Friday. They got cleanings, crowns, dentures and extractions at no cost, and the dentists and staff volunteered their time.Saturday’s editionRead EducationWayland Baptist is closing its Amarillo location after 50 years and moving instruction onlineIf you take classes at Wayland Baptist University's Amarillo location, here's what changes. The university stopped enrolling new students there Wednesday, and a teach-out begins Dec. 31, 2026. Instruction will move primarily online, and Wayland cited market changes for its Board of Trustees' decision.Thursday’s editionRead High School FootballAmarillo High and Palo Duro have clinched No. 1 district seeds heading into the final weekIf you're picking a game this week, here's what's riding on it. Amarillo High (8-1, 6-0) has already clinched the District 2-5A Division I No. 1 seed and a home playoff game. A win over Caprock Friday at Dick Bivins Stadium would make the Sandies the outright district champ. Palo Duro (8-1, 5-0) holds the Division II No. 1 seed, and a win over Lubbock-Cooper Thursday at 7 p.m. would give the Dons a second straight unbeaten district title.Thursday’s editionRead HealthTexas Tech Physicians OB+GYN launches group prenatal care in AmarilloIf you're expecting, Texas Tech Physicians OB+GYN has a new way to do prenatal care. It celebrated the launch of its CenteringPregnancy program Tuesday, and the program has been in place in Amarillo since September.Wednesday’s editionRead Election DayEarly voting was big in Potter and Randall counties, and I-40 is down to two lanes at Nelson StreetThe early vote was big. Potter County had 18,241 early voters and Randall County had 39,779, which is over 15,000 more early voters across the two counties than in the 2022 midterm.Tuesday’s editionRead High School FootballPalo Duro and Amarillo High lead a Week 11 Panhandle football slate that starts ThursdayIf you follow Panhandle football, this week's slate starts Thursday, Nov. 5, with Lubbock-Cooper at Palo Duro. Most games kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, brings Caprock to Amarillo High, Dumas to Canyon and Randall to Hereford.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Amarillo

From KFDA NewsChannel 10, Mix 94.1 KMXJ and 9 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. KFDA NewsChannel 1058 minutes ago

    Beautiful fall weather!

    Temperatures are climbing into the 60°s with pretty light winds as we head into our Monday afternoon!

  2. Mix 94.1 KMXJ59 minutes ago

    10 Pop Songs That Have Become Unofficial Movie Theme Songs

    You can’t hear these songs without thinking of these movie characters now.

  3. KFDA NewsChannel 101 hour ago

    Cops for CASA Toy and Gift Card Drive happening this week

    Amarillo Area CASA will host the annual Cops for CASA Toy and Gift Card Drive this week.

  4. KFDA NewsChannel 102 hours ago

    Amarillo College to honor veterans at Veterans Day Ceremony

    Amarillo College will honor veterans with a Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 10.

  5. KFDA NewsChannel 102 hours ago

    Tx Panhandle War Memorial invites public to Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday

    The Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center invites the public to attend the 27th annual Veterans Day ceremony this Wednesday.

  6. MyHighPlains.com2 hours ago

    Xcel Energy shares budget friendly tips to keep you warm this winter

    As temperatures begin to drop, Xcel Energy is sharing some preparation tips to help keep you and your family safe and warm this winter season.

  7. KFDA NewsChannel 102 hours ago

    Veterans, job seekers invited to Amarillo ‘Hiring Red, White & You’ event Tuesday

    Workforce Solutions Panhandle is inviting veterans and job seekers to its 15th annual Hiring Red, White & You! Event Tuesday in Amarillo.

  8. KVII2 hours ago

    Man accused of firing into Amarillo restaurant, injuring 2 customers

    Two people were injured when a man fired into an Amarillo restaurant after staff asked him to leave, police said.Jesus Orozco Mejia, 44, is charged with two cou

  9. MyHighPlains.com2 hours ago

    Potter County Sheriff’s Office notes overall population decrease

    The Potter County Sheriff’s Office released the weekly population report for the Potter County Detention Center.

  10. KFDA NewsChannel 102 hours ago

    Amarillo, Canyon announce city service schedule for Veterans Day

    Both Amarillo and Canyon released their adjusted city service schedules for Veterans Day this Wednesday.

  11. Amarillo Tribune3 hours ago

    In Brief: Nov. 9, 2026

    Fire on North Marrs: The Amarillo Fire Department responded to a residential fire on the 1600 block of North Marrs Street on Thursday evening. No injuries were reported, and two...

  12. Mix 94.1 KMXJ3 hours ago

    Meet the Five Starbucks Bearistas Hitting Shelves This Year

    Starbucks Bearista cups are back at $39.95 each with a two-per-customer limit. Meet the five designs, including one rare surprise.

  13. MyHighPlains.com3 hours ago

    The Ro Show: Amarillo Sod Poodles Director of Marketing Anna Spinks

    AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — On this episode on The Ro Show, I sit down with Anna Spinks, the Director of Marketing for the Amarillo Sod Poodles. We discuss how she got into the wide world of baseball, the ins and outs of marketing for the Soddies, social media strategies and tactics they use to make

  14. MyHighPlains.com5 hours ago

    Today in Amarillo

    Join the Today in Amarillo team on weekday mornings for coverage on events from across Amarillo, Texas and the High Plains, with detailed updates on local sports, weather, and traffic. Weekdays from 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. CT

  15. Mix 94.1 KMXJ5 hours ago

    Amarillo Firewood Sellers Ready for Cold Weather Season

    Need firewood in Amarillo before the cold hits? Here are local places to buy firewood for your fireplace, fire pit or chimenea, plus vendors that deliver and stack.

  16. Amarillo Country Radio5 hours ago

    Changes Coming for Tex Randall, Canyon’s 47-Foot Cowboy

    Tex Randall, the giant Canyon cowboy, is due for another restoration in 2027. From Levi’s jeans to a cigarette swapped for a spur, here’s how Tex got here.

  17. NewsTalk 12905 hours ago

    New Owners Are Reopening Ziggi’s Coffee in Amarillo.

    Amarillo’s closed Ziggi’s Coffee shops have new owners and a reopening date, and they’re hiring.

  18. MyHighPlains.com7 hours ago

    Heart of the High Plains: Amarillo Area Foundation

    The Amarillo Area Foundation has served the community for decades, providing support through scholarships, grants, and programs.

  19. KFDA NewsChannel 108 hours ago

    Warmer and dry week ahead

    We’re kicking off the workweek on a dry note, as high pressure dominates the majority of the country. The skies are clear this morning, with lows back into the 30s and 40s.

  20. The Facts11 hours ago

    TX Amarillo TX Zone Forecast

  21. KFDA NewsChannel 1013 hours ago

    TxDOT alerting drivers of various lane closures

    TxDOT is alerting drivers of various lane closures throughout the week.

    Also reported byKVIIMyHighPlains.com

  22. MyHighPlains.com14 hours ago

    Full interview with Amarillo Area Foundation

  23. MyHighPlains.com15 hours ago

    Crime headlines from the week of Nov. 2

    In this episode of Crime Scene Unseen, KAMR Local 4’s Princess Bryant brings us the latest crime headlines and how one local veteran is making strides over at the Amarillo Police Department.

  24. KVII17 hours ago

    7 on ABC 7: The 7 biggest stories from last week you might have missed

    Here are the top local stories from the week of Nov. 1-71.

  25. MyHighPlains.com18 hours ago

    UIL: 2026-27 Football Playoff Brackets

    Today, the UIL released high school football playoff brackets for this postseason.

  26. KFDA NewsChannel 1019 hours ago

    New week, same weather pattern

    It was another chilly start to the day with temperatures down in the 30s and 40s, but temperatures have since then climbed into the 60s this afternoon with lots of sunshine.

  27. MyHighPlains.com21 hours ago

    ‘Letters About Literature’ contest for young writers opens for applications

    The Texas Center About Literature organization announced it will host a writing competition for students in grades 4-12.

  28. MyHighPlains.com22 hours ago

    West Texas A&M University reports recent on campus crime

    CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — West Texas A&M University released information about a crime on campus involving a stolen vehicle and a vehicle burglary. According to WTAMU officials, on Sunday, Nov. 8, the University Police Department was called to an incident on campus after receiving a report of an abandoned vehicle in Zone 7 on campus

  29. Press Pass SportsYesterday

    UIL Region I High School Football bi-district playoff pairings

    The University Interscholastic League Texas High School football playoffs begin with the bi-district round on Thursday and Friday. Here are the Region I playoff pairings from Class 5A-1A. Pairings were compiled by Kale Steed and Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. Class 5ABi-district Division I El Paso Hanks (7-3) vs Abilene (6-4), 7:00 p.m. Thursday at El

  30. The FactsYesterday

    TX Amarillo TX Zone Forecast

  31. KFDA NewsChannel 10Nov. 7

    West Texas Marine Corps celebrates 251st Birthday Ball

    The West Texas Marine Corps Birthday Ball brought people together in Amarillo to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 251st birthday.

  32. KFDA NewsChannel 10Nov. 7

    Helium Heights to host day 2 of vendor, art show Sunday

    The Helium Heights of Amarillo is set to host day 2 of their Vendor & Art show this Sunday.

  33. Press Pass SportsNov. 7

    High School Volleyball regional semifinal roundup – Canyon, Randall advance to Class 4A Division II regional championship; Bushland Lady Falcons soar past Boyd

    The UIL Class 4A Division II regional championship will be played in Amarillo between fierce rivals meeting for a third time this season. Both Canyon Lady Eagles and the Randall Lady Raiders were able to make that happen with wins in their respective UIL regional semifinal matches Thursday and Friday. The Lady Eagles pulled off

  34. KFDA NewsChannel 10Nov. 7

    Christmas Roundup brings holiday shopping to Amarillo Civic Center

    Holiday shoppers are getting a head start on their gift lists this weekend at the 46th annual Christmas Roundup holiday market.

    Also reported byKVII

  35. KFDA NewsChannel 10Nov. 7

    Collectors gather in Amarillo for West Texas Collectors Expo

    Collectors from across the region gathered at the Amarillo Civic Center for a day of buying, selling and trading at the West Texas Collectors Expo.

  36. KFDA NewsChannel 10Nov. 7

    KFDA Weekend Edition Saturday 6 p.m.

  37. MyHighPlains.comNov. 7

    Canyon Fire Department holds ‘Push-In’ Ceremony for new fire engine

    CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Canyon Fire Department, along with residents, ushered in a new primary fire engine and retired an engine in a push-in ceremony. A push-in ceremony is an old tradition fire stations follow when fire engines were unhitched from horses, washed and dried, and then pushed back into the bay before their

  38. Amarillo Globe-NewsNov. 7

    Texas Panhandle high school football playoff schedule, scores for 2026

    The UIL football playoffs kick off this week. Here's a look at the schedule, including locations and starting times, for the Texas Panhandle.

    Also reported byLubbock Avalanche-Journal

  39. KVIINov. 7

    In historic first, women poised to hold top three leadership positions in Texas

    | Texas made history Tuesday night by electing the first Latina governor and first female lieutenant governor. In January, the state House is expected to elect

  40. KFDA NewsChannel 10Nov. 7

    More sunshine, same fall feel

    While it was another chilly start to the day with temperatures down in the 30s, conditions have been gorgeous to kick off the weekend.

In brief

The short notes of Good Day Amarillo’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • PlayoffsThe UIL released the high school football playoff brackets Sunday for this postseason.

    The UIL released the high school football playoff brackets Sunday for this postseason.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: MyHighPlains.com

  • Bi-districtIn Region I's Class 5A bi-district round, Amarillo High (9-1) faces El Paso Bel Air (4-6) at 6 p.m.

    In Region I's Class 5A bi-district round, Amarillo High (9-1) faces El Paso Bel Air (4-6) at 6 p.m. Childress opens the Class 3A Division I playoffs at 7 p.m. Friday at Tyer Stadium in Floydada.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Press Pass Sports

  • Student writersThe Texas Center About Literature opened a Letters About Literature contest for students in grades 4-12.

    The Texas Center About Literature opened a Letters About Literature contest for students in grades 4-12. They write to an author about how the work changed their view of themselves or the world.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: MyHighPlains.com

  • TodayDay 2 of the Helium Heights Vendor & Art show runs noon to 6 p.m.

    Day 2 of the Helium Heights Vendor & Art show runs noon to 6 p.m. at the Amarillo Historical Helium Plant, 10001 W Amarillo Blvd. Expect local vendors, food trucks and featured local artists.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: KFDA NewsChannel 10

  • ShoppingThe 46th annual Christmas Roundup has more than 200 booths in the Amarillo Civic Center's North and South Exhibit Halls, plus door prizes and a silent auction.

    The 46th annual Christmas Roundup has more than 200 booths in the Amarillo Civic Center's North and South Exhibit Halls, plus door prizes and a silent auction. Organizers said it supports educational programs at the Amarillo Museum of Art.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: KFDA NewsChannel 10

  • RoadsTxDOT's Amarillo District expects overnight lane closures in both directions at the I-40 and Nelson Street bridge Monday from 7 p.m.

    TxDOT's Amarillo District expects overnight lane closures in both directions at the I-40 and Nelson Street bridge Monday from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Northbound I-27 traffic will be detoured to the frontage road at Country Club Road, and you can get back on at the next entrance ramp.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: MyHighPlains.com

  • CanyonThe Canyon Fire Department held a push-in ceremony Saturday for Engine 1, a new fire engine funded by the city's voter-approved public safety bond.

    The Canyon Fire Department held a push-in ceremony Saturday for Engine 1, a new fire engine funded by the city's voter-approved public safety bond. It also retired an older engine. The tradition dates to horse-drawn rigs, when firefighters washed and dried the apparatus before pushing it into the station.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSources: MyHighPlains.com, newschannel10.com

  • PantexFive student teams from AmTech Career Academy, Amarillo College, Texas Tech, Texas A&M and West Texas A&M pitched solutions to real Pantex problems at the fourth annual Innovation Challenge finals Friday.

    Five student teams from AmTech Career Academy, Amarillo College, Texas Tech, Texas A&M and West Texas A&M pitched solutions to real Pantex problems at the fourth annual Innovation Challenge finals Friday. Each team had 15 minutes to present and five minutes of questions from judges. "At Pantex, we believe the next great innovation may come from a student sitting in a classroom right here in our community," said Brenda Dillard, the challenge facilitator.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSources: Amarillo Tribune, KFDA NewsChannel 10