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Westbound I-40 reopened at Bell Street
8+ hour, 21+ min ago (85+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) " UPDATE: 5: 54 p. m. Amarillo police said westbound I-40 has been cleared and normal traffic has resumed. Amarillo police are working on an 'incident' on westbound I-40 at Bell Street, causing the highway to be closed for the time being. No details…...
REPORTS: Two U. S. officials killed in Mexico car crash allegedly worked for CIA
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (290+ words) CHIHUAHUA, Mexico (TNND) " The two U. S. officials who were killed in a car crash on Sunday in Chihuahua, Mexico, were working for the CIA, according to reporting from the AP, which cited a U. S. official. The two were returning from destroying a…...
Record-breaking 'Star Wars' action figure sells for over $1. 3 million
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (22+ words) KVII Record-breaking 'Star Wars' action figure sells for over $1. 3 million...
Tillis confirms block of Federal Reserve nominee Warsh
13+ hour, 44+ min ago (360+ words) HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) " Sen. Thom Tillis, the North Carolina Republican, demanded the Department of Justice end its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday. The lawmaker said during a hearing for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominated replacement…...
Pampa church shelter plan could provide winter warming station and new outreach options
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (260+ words) PAMPA, Texas (KVII) " Grace Baptist Church in Pampa is answering a call to serve people who are down and out. The vision that started three months ago is picking up momentum, and that's why the church is moving forward to…...
Texas water crisis could cost $170 B; experts say conservation is key
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (251+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) " Texas is facing a growing water crisis, with leaders estimating it could cost more than $170 billion to meet future demand over the next 50 years, according to a new state analysis. The Texas Water Development Board presented the…...
Man with multiple warrants, who has twice evaded police wanted in Moore County
14+ hour, 30+ min ago (95+ words) KVII MOORE COUNTY, Texas (KVII) " Dumas police are asking for help finding a man who has multiple warrants and evaded police twice. According to Moore County Crime Stoppers, Cesar Sanchez, 46, is wanted by the Dumas PD. Sanchez is known to…...
Man sentenced to 4 years after fleeing police, nearly hitting officer while out on bond
19+ hour, 24+ min ago (279+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) " A man accused of nearly hitting an Amarillo police officer while fleeing during a theft investigation has been sentenced to four years in prison after a trial in the 181st District Court. In November 2024, Amarillo Police Department officers…...
Report: Oklahoma ranks 8th in nation for economic outlook
18+ hour, 41+ min ago (155+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) " An organization that is known for evaluating the economic outlook of the 50 states says it has some good news for Oklahomans. The American Legislative Exchange Council released the 19th edition of "Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic…...
Teacher Incentive Program rewards more than 330 Amarillo ISD educators
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (325+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) " More than 330 teachers in the Amarillo Independent School District have qualified for the state's Teacher Incentive Allotment, a program designed to reward educator performance and retention. The bonus is distributed over five years and ranges from $3, 000 to…...