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Lapse Of Judgment

Welcome to Margin of Error, a politics column from Tom Scocca, editor of the Indignity newsletter, examining the apocalyptic politics, coverage, and consequences of Campaign 2024. The Federalist Society convention the week before last opened with a joke from a federal judge.

Armando Lujan totals six TDs to lead Sunray football past Hawley in area playoff round

The Sunray football team won a Region I-2A Division I area championship on Friday night, taking down Hawley 49-40 at First United Liberty Park. The Bobcats (12-0, 5-0) and Bearcats (10-2, 4-1) met in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs after Sunray beat Olton and Hawley knocked off Ozona in the first round.

Man arrested following hit-and-run that left Amarillo man dead, another injured

LUBBOCK, Texas (KFDA) - A man has been arrested after a fatal hit-and-run in Lubbock on Tuesday night left an Amarillo man dead. Officials say 43-year-old Julian Mercado has been arrested after hitting 18-year-old Zakeria Bol and 18-year-old Benjamin Brown while they were crossing an access road.

Thanksgiving week schedule released by City of Amarillo

The City of Amarillo will implement the following service schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday: City Hall will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. Amarillo City Transit will be closed Thanksgiving Day and will operate a ...

TXDOT announces overnight closure on I-27 due to bridgework north of Canyon

For those looking to travel south out of Amarillo on I-27 this Sunday, drivers will have a slight detour to deal with.

Center City of Amarillo preparing to host Electric Light Parade

Beth Duke, Executive Director of Center City of Amarillo joined Today in Amarillo on Friday morning and discussed the upcoming annual Electric Light Parade.

TxDOT: Part of southbound I-27 near Canyon to be closed overnight Sunday

TxDOT said crews would be placing beams on the northbound US 87 bridge during that time, and traffic will be taking a detour.

Electric Light Parade among festive events, entertainment coming up for holidays

See what's in the works for the remainder of this year and beyond, including a LEGO convention and an appearance by Theo Von in 2025.

Community news: Santa to visit for photos at events including Maxwell's, Betenbough Homes

Amarillo Lights opens at Maxwells on Nov. 29, and Betenbough Homes invites the community to its annual free event Dec. 5.

Amarillo automotive repair shops seeing less DIY customers

As auto parts stores close in neighborhoods across the country and vehicles become more technologically advanced, it is becoming harder for consumers to work on their own vehicles.

Live scores: Area-round playoff football updates for Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle

Following the bi-district round of the postseason played out last weekend, 20 teams from the Texas Panhandle are still playing football and will compete in the area round this week. After strong regular seasons and opening-round wins, programs from the ...

Northwest Texas Healthcare Systems abruptly closes 2 freestanding EDs

Amarillo, Texas-based Northwest Texas Healthcare Systems has closed its two freestanding emergency departments in Amarillo due to hospital contractor NES Health's inability to meet coverage requirements. NES Health is a physician-led organization that specializes in emergency physician staffing and outsourced hospital management solutions.

100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time: The Full Staff List

Billboard counts down the best country acts of the past (almost) 100 years. Ever since Ralph Peer held his famous recording sessions in Bristol, Tennessee in the late 1920s with such acts as Ernest Stoneman,

Area round high school football playoff pairings for schools from the Texas Panhandle

The Texas high school football playoffs continue this week, with 20 schools from the panhandle competing in the area round after earning bi-district wins. Multiple teams from the Amarillo area are still alive in each classification,

Texas Legislature 2025

The 89th Legislature’s regular session runs from Jan. 14 to June 2, 2025. Republicans control both the Texas House and Senate. We focus on what Texans need to know about the 140-day lawmaking ...

Diamondbacks protect INF Tim Tawa, RHP Joe Elbis from Rule 5 Draft

The Diamondbacks selected the contracts of utility player Tim Tawa and right-hander Joe Elbis on Tuesday to protect them from next month's Rule 5 Draft.

Amarillo High retakes Battle on Bell Street bragging rights over Randall

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - 5A #16 Amarillo High defeated 4A #3 Randall 69-55 on Tuesday night. It was a big night for the Sandies, enacting their revenge after the Raiders took the last edition of the rivalry in 2023.

Costner character’s fate revealed in new ‘Yellowstone’; when, where to watch next episode

The second part of Season 5 of " Yellowstone " premiered last Sunday night, and the fate of Kevin Costner's character was revealed relatively quickly.

Amarillo City Council appoints temporary AEDC board; Fairly donations questioned

The interim board includes current and former councilmembers Don Tipps, Josh Craft and Howard Smith and local businessman Alex Fairly.

City of Amarillo launches lead pipe inspection program to meet federal regulations

This program is about safeguarding Amarillo’s future,” Shannon Tolleson, the city's assistant director of utilities, said.

Country Estates to host pet drive benefiting Amarillo SPCA

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Country Estates will host a community pet drive to benefit the Amarillo SPCA this Thursday. Event organizers say the drive will focus on collecting much-needed supplies for the Amarillo SPCA, directly aiding their critical work of caring for animals in need as the colder months approach.

Rainbow trout arriving soon at a waterbody near you

The holiday season is just around the corner and with it comes the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing at waterbodies across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin stocking thousands of rainbow trout Nov.

Texas DPS IDs 83-year-old Amarillo man killed in truck vs. semi crash

An Amarillo resident died from injuries he suffered in a crash involving a truck and tractor-trailer Friday in Potter County. Preliminary reports from the Texas Department of Public Safety detail that a 2016 Volvo Truck tractor towing a semi-trailer was ...

Muleshoe Ranch / Hatchet Ranch crowned 2024 WRCA world champions

Hat Creek Cattle won the 2024 Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo, with Double Check Cattle as Reserve World Champions and Baca Antelope in third. Top Hand honors went to Blaine Roberts with Hat Creek Cattle Co., and the Top Horse was ridden by Brody Grigsby with California Creek Cattle.

Snow skiers bring economic avalanche to West Texas area in lodging business, more

In the flat, dry terrain that encompasses West Texas including Amarillo, Lubbock and the surrounding area, it seems unlikely snow skiing and snowboarding could be an avalanche of a factor in the economy. But according to Amarillo Convention & Visitors ...

Amarillo man killed in crash on State Loop 335 Friday

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo man has died after a crash on State Loop 335 Friday. According to DPS, a semi truck was stopped in the inside westbound lane of SL 335, waiting to use the crossover to turn left across the eastbound lanes.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy: How will it affect your travel plans?

Spirit previously announced pilot furloughs and capacity cuts to address ongoing financial issues, as well as well-documented engine problems that have grounded many Airbus A320s across airlines. Spirit exclusively flies planes in the A320 family so it has been heavily impacted by these faults and was already capping capacity as a result.

Federal workers brace for Trump overhaul of civil service

President-elect Trump’s plans to reshape the federal workforce would allow him to fire wide swaths of career employees and replace them with political appointees — a move that comes as he has demanded loyalty at every level of government. Trump has ...

NSF grant to help WT College of Engineering forge new partnerships, boost research

The grant from the EPIIC program aims to strengthen the collaborative potential of universities and expand their research impact.

Haleigh Burns' impact on Amarillo High volleyball extends off the court

The Amarillo High Lady Sandies welcomed Haleigh Burns over the summer and found continued success on and off the court this year.

River Road gets first playoff win in three years

The four seed, the River Road Wildcats, beat the one seed, the Lamesa Tornadoes, Thursday in a 23-21 upset after the Wildcats hit the game winning field goal. River Road head football coach, Bryan Welps, said he always knew his team was capable of finding success.

WT football falls in season finale against Angelo State

A long hard fought season for the Buffs, who finish 5-6, all five of those wins against Lone Star Conference opponents. Kanon Gibson

Archdeacon: ‘This was a good night’ for pair of Flyers

It was a night of two sons shining in front of their families as they each registered a first in their college careers:

Bushland volleyball wins sixth consecutive Regional Final

The Bushland Lady Falcons defeated the Peaster Greyhounds 3-0 to advance to their sixth straight state semi-finals.

Amarillo-area high school volleyball regional semifinal pairings, locations and more

High school volleyball continues in the Texas Panhandle this week as a number of schools in the Amarillo area continue their run through the state playoff bracket. At least one school from the region is still alive in each classification,

Sunray and Gruver football teams notch big wins, other Amarillo-area bi-district results

Following a handful of solid bi-district performances from teams in the Amarillo area, multiple teams from the region are still alive in each classification. Sunray and Gruver continued their undefeated seasons with big wins on Thursday and Friday, while Wellington and Dalhart both pitched shutouts to pick up commanding victories of their own.

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