Rural small business owners urge lawmakers to prioritize their growth
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Family man and rural small business owner, Barry Selland, has both his mother's legacy and his daughters' ...
HHS offers $25,000 buyout to 80,000 employees amid Trump administration workforce cuts
A majority of the 80,000 federal employees responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare ...
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New dock at Medi Park vandalized within 24-hours of installation
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo Parks and Recreation had to announce their newest instillation, an accessible fishing dock, with an additional grammar lesson thanks to vandals on Friday. Within ...
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Amarillo Police Officers Association announces City Council election endorsements
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo Police Officers Association (APOA) announced their City Council endorsements on Thursday night. In a combined endorsement letter, they state their endorsements as the ...
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Woman accused of robbing vape shop at gunpoint arrested
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A woman accused of robbing a vape shop at gunpoint was arrested. Jessica Rutledge, 34, is charged with aggravated robbery. According to police, Rutledge came into the vape ...
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Inside Job: 2 arrested for armed robbery of AutoZone, including store employee
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The armed robbery of an AutoZone was an inside job, according to Amarillo police. The AutoZone at 5010 S. Coulter Street was robbed around 9 p.m. Wednesday. Police said a man ...
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National Park Service headquarters at Lake Meredith could close as part of DOGE cuts
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect a statement from the National Park Service that no final decision has been made. FRITCH, Texas (KVII) - The National Park Service headquarters at ...
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Fire Danger Across Area
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Today is a weather alert day across the area due to warm, dry, and windy conditions. Fire danger is elevated to the East and critical to very critical to the West/Southwest.
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Ex-Amarillo police chief paid $175,000 to retire after supporting convicted child predator
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Former Amarillo police chief Martin Birkenfeld was paid $175,000 to retire after supporting a convicted child predator. Birkenfeld abruptly retired Feb. 21 after nearly 35 ...
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New Mexico State Police holding run in memory of murdered officer
TUCUMCARI, NEW MEXICO (KVII) — New Mexico State Police will hold a 5K run in honor of a murdered officer. The Officer Justin Hare 5K run/walk is March 15 in Tucumcari on the first anniversary of ...
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Amarillo Sod Poodles unveil new alternate identity uniforms: Yellow City Pigweeds
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo Sod Poodles unveiled new alternate identity uniforms, the Yellow City Pigweeds. Similar to the Calf Fries jerseys players wore the last two seasons, the team will ...
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Funeral services Wednesday for J. Pat Hickman, founder of Happy State Bank
HAPPY, Texas (KVII) — Funeral services are being held Wednesday for J. Pat Hickman, the founder of Happy State Bank. Hickman died Saturday at the age of 72. In 1989, Hickman founded Happy Bancshares, ...