Amarillo TX Local News

Breaking news

Early Thursday morning, February 12, 2026, a 19-year-old driver was critically injured after crashing into a building on the 4600 block of East Amarillo Blvd [1]. The Amarillo Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the high-impact collision; the driver was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries [1]. Additionally, a convicted murderer was found competent by an Amarillo federal court on February 4 to stand trial for allegedly threatening local judges [2].

Weather

Following recent snowfall, local officials are monitoring the aftermath and testing hundreds of birds found in the area for Avian flu as a public health precaution [2]. Residents are advised to maintain standard emergency kits and stay informed via local alerts if further winter weather develops, though current efforts are focused on recovery and environmental testing [2].

Events

The Amarillo Little Theatre is currently hosting a public survey to determine its production lineup for the next season [1]. Residents have until March 1 to cast their votes online to influence the local arts scene [1]. Additionally, arena football has officially returned to the city after a two-year hiatus, providing a new professional sports option for the community [2].

local business

Fermi America has announced a major partnership with Hyundai E&C to begin Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for four AP1000 nuclear units at the hyper-grid campus just outside of Amarillo [1]. In the nonprofit sector, Transformation Park is set to open "The Hub" soon; this temporary day shelter will be staffed by former Guyon Saunders Resource Center employees to provide essential services to the unhoused population [1].

school

The Amarillo ISD Board recently voted to reject the SB 11 prayer policy, opting instead to maintain the district’s existing flexible policy due to concerns regarding student safety and data collection [1]. In higher education, West Texas A&M University (WT) announced that over 11,000 Region 16 ESC employees and their families are now eligible for 50% off tuition and fees starting in the summer of 2026 [1]. WT also recently celebrated the reopening of the remodeled Geneva Schaeffer Education Building [2].

The Roundup

In a notable legal development, a local individual previously convicted of murder has been cleared by federal experts to face trial for making threats against members of the Amarillo judiciary [2]. On a more community-focused note, residents of The Legacy retirement community are being highlighted for their decades of shared history and local impact [1]. Meanwhile, the Amarillo City Council has placed a $30 million debt issuance on hold while they explore more cost-effective options for municipal projects [1].

1. https://amarillotribune.org/2026/02/13/in-brief-feb-13-2026/
2. https://amarillotribune.org/