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On Tuesday, Amarillo College announced it is set to host its ‘Machining the Future: A Career Built to Last,’ free community event focused on machining and advanced manufacturing.
Amarillo College to host ‘Machining the Future’ event to highlight high-demand careers
On Tuesday, Amarillo College announced it is set to host its ‘Machining the Future: A Career Built to Last,’ free community event focused on machining and advanced manufacturing.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Amarillo Fire Department announced it is set to host a dedication ceremony on Feb. 4 to officially open Amarillo’s first Safe Haven Baby Box.
Amarillo Fire Department to host dedication ceremony for Amarillo’s first Safe Haven Baby Box
The Amarillo Fire Department announced it is set to host a dedication ceremony on Feb. 4 to officially open Amarillo’s first Safe Haven Baby Box.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:24 PM
On Tuesday at 1 p.m., TxDOT will begin removing snow from the concrete barriers on westbound I-40 from the US 287 split to Soncy Road.
TxDOT crews to continue snow removal operations on I-40 and I-27
On Tuesday at 1 p.m., TxDOT will begin removing snow from the concrete barriers on westbound I-40 from the US 287 split to Soncy Road.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:16 PM
On Tuesday, Chef Ron, owner of Sunday’s Kitchen, joined Today in Amarillo to prepare a Carnival Crawfish Bread.
Chef Ron rings in Carnival season with Crawfish Bread
On Tuesday, Chef Ron, owner of Sunday’s Kitchen, joined Today in Amarillo to prepare a Carnival Crawfish Bread.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:52 PM
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will have a security role during the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games, according to sources at the U.S. embassy in Rome.
ICE agents will have a security role at Milan-Cortina Olympics: Sources
Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala said that ICE would not be welcome in his city, which is hosting most ice sports.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
1:30 p.m. Monday weather update from KAMR Local 4 News' Meteorologist Allan Gwyn.
January 26, 2026 at 7:34 PM
One Texas teenager died and another is in critical condition after a sledding accident in North Texas on Sunday, the Frisco Police Department said.
Texas teen killed, another critically injured in sled-towing accident
The two 16-year-old girls were being pulled on a sled by a Jeep Wrangler.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
This Valentine’s season, the Panhandle community is offering a wide range of activities for residents to come together, including themed events, creative projects, and various entertainment options around the city.
Valentine’s Day events offered around the Texas Panhandle
This Valentine’s season, the Panhandle community offers a wide range of activities for residents to come together, including themed events, creative projects, and various entertainment option…
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January 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A water main break in Chicago on Thursday morning left some commuters wading through frigid waters, but one kid who had to make the trek was kept dry thanks to a particularly helpful crossing guard.
VIDEO: Crossing guard carries child across flooded Chicago street
A crossing guard helped a child safely cross a flooded road caused by a water main break in Chicago, even retrieving a lost glove in the process.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:23 PM
After nearly 80 years of membership, the U.S. is officially no longer part of the World Health Organization (WHO).
US officially leaves World Health Organization
After nearly 80 years of membership, the U.S. is officially no longer part of the World Health Organization (WHO). 
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January 23, 2026 at 12:20 PM
With winter weather expected in parts of Texas, AAA Texas advises drivers to exercise caution and avoid icy roads whenever possible for safety.
AAA Texas urges caution as winter weather approaches across parts of Texas
With winter weather expected in parts of Texas, AAA Texas advises drivers to exercise caution and avoid icy roads whenever possible for safety.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Asher Point Independent Living in Amarillo received a Quarter Horse statue decorated with Texas bluebonnets as part of a citywide public art program and community vote.
Asher Point Independent Living receives Quarter Horse Statue painted by Gary Ward
Asher Point Independent Living in Amarillo received a Quarter Horse statue decorated with Texas bluebonnets as part of a citywide public art program and community vote.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:15 PM
In a now-viral photo, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was spotted on board a plane Tuesday, leaving Texas, ahead of a severe winter storm expected to hit the state over the weekend.
Ted Cruz defends flight from Texas ahead of winter storm
In a now-viral photo, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was spotted on board a plane Tuesday, leaving Texas, ahead of a severe winter storm expected to hit the state over the weekend.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Visit Amarillo has released a schedule of activities happening around the city from Jan. 20 to 26.
Visit Amarillo: Events and activities to do in Amarillo from Jan. 20 to 26
Visit Amarillo has released a schedule of activities happening around the city from Jan. 20 to 26.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Jill Goodrich, Opportunity School executive director, joined Today in Amarillo on Thursday morning to discuss the Opportunity School Valentine’s Day cookie sale.
Opportunity School accepting orders for Valentine’s Day cookie sale
Jill Goodrich, Opportunity School executive director, joined Today in Amarillo on Thursday morning to discuss the Opportunity School Valentine’s Day cookie sale.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:14 PM
A simple practice to keep your home fresh is gaining popularity in the United States.
What is ‘house burping’ and are Americans embracing it?
Opening windows for just 10 minutes could help improve indoor air, experts say, as the “house burping” trend grows.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Ahead of the extreme winter weather forecast, Atmos Energy reminds residents of important measures they can take to stay safe throughout the coming storm.
Atmos Energy encourages safety as winter storm approaches
Ahead of the extreme winter weather forecast, Atmos Energy reminds residents of important measures they can take to stay safe throughout the coming storm.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM
A new study from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy found that Americans bore 96 percent of the costs incurred by President Trump’s tariffs last year.
Americans paying almost entirely for Trump tariffs: Study
On Saturday, Trump threatened 10 percent tariffs starting Feb. 1 on imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Finland, the U.K. and the Netherlands over their support for Greenland’s s…
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January 21, 2026 at 12:12 PM
On Tuesday, Amarillo College announced that a total of 1,185 full-time students achieved academic excellence, earning a place on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List.
Amarillo College releases Fall Dean’s List
On Tuesday, Amarillo College announced that a total of 1,185 full-time students achieved academic excellence, earning a place on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
President Trump on Monday declined to say whether he would use force to seize control of Greenland, according to a new interview with NBC News.
Trump declines to say whether he will use force to seize Greenland 
Trump also said that he “100 percent” plans to follow through on implementing new tariffs against Denmark and other European countries if there’s no deal on Greenland. 
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January 20, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Monica Balderas, Director of Prevention and Advancement for Family Support Services, and Stephanie Khayat, Marketing Coordinator for McDonald’s, joined Today in Amarillo on Monday to discuss the upcoming McDonald’s Gives Back Day.
McDonald’s Gives Back Day to benefit Family Support Services
Monica Balderas, Director of Prevention and Advancement for Family Support Services, and Stephanie Khayat, Marketing Coordinator for McDonald’s, joined Today in Amarillo on Monday to discuss the up…
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January 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Former Vice President Kamala Harris was in Chicago on Friday morning for an event honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at MLK event in Chicago
The former vice president spoke for about 20 minutes, touching on topics around the theme of “Defending Our Democracy, Protecting Our Rights.”
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January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Today in Amarillo crew tried replacing milk with orange juice for Friday’s Curious Cuisine segment.
Replacing milk with orange juice in Curious Cuisine
The Today in Amarillo crew tried replacing milk with orange juice for Friday’s Curious Cuisine segment.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Heather Handley and Alexi Dunn with Special Olympics Texas joined Today in Amarillo on Friday to discuss the Polar Plunge.
Special Olympics Texas invites the community to take a Polar Plunge
Heather Handley and Alexi Dunn with Special Olympics Texas joined Today in Amarillo on Friday to discuss the Polar Plunge.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:23 PM
An appliance distributor is expanding a minifridge recall that now covers roughly 964,000 Frigidaire-branded products sold in the U.S., after multiple fire reports.
Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports
Owners of the recalled minifridges are urged to stop using them immediately.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM