Amarillo TX Local News - February 10, 2026

Amarillo TX Local News Breaking news Scammers are using new Amarillo Police Chief Thomas Hover's name to target residents with false claims about federal warrants and threats of immediate arrest if payment isn't made [1]. The Amarillo Police Department warns that the Chief of Police does not call residents about warrants, APD does not call demanding money, and no advance warning is given before serving warrants [1]. Wildhorse fire burning in North Heights area of Amarillo started around 12:40 p.m. in the wooded area that used to be Amarillo Lake [1]. Crews are actively battling the grass fire as conditions remain critical [1]. A major crash at the intersection of the I-40 frontage road and Paramount Blvd left a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries after both vehicles reportedly disregarded traffic controls [1]. Seventy-two pounds of methamphetamine was found hidden in tires of a vehicle during a traffic stop in Carson County [1]. Jeff Dagley, chief appraiser of Potter Randall Appraisal District, reported to Potter County Commissioners Court on Feb. 9 about new safeguards implemented after a clerical error caused the county to overestimate tax revenue by $412,000 [2]. The error will impact future county budgets [2][3]. The Armstrong County Sheriff's Office is seeking public help locating Ramon Ayala III, a 34-year-old Hispanic male from Houston/Brownsville area [1]. An abandoned car was found near canyon, prompting the search [1]. A teen was sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing two people after running a red light at over 80 miles per hour [1]. Bomb threats left through voicemail at schools in Canyon and Amarillo prompted evacuations Friday morning, but no active threat was found at either location [1][4]. Canyon police said there was no danger to students or staff [1]. Weather Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the Panhandles Monday afternoon, with warm temperatures, dry air, and strong winds creating dangerous conditions that could allow fires to spread quickly [1]. The Texas Panhandle remains under elevated fire risk as the region continues through winter season [1]. Events Arena football returns to Amarillo after a two-year gap on March 13 at the Amarillo Civic Center with the debut game of the Amarillo Warbirds [5]. The team relocated from Odessa under ownership of Amarillo-area businessman Leif Kertis and other local owners [5]. Amarillo Little Theatre's upcoming production of 'Jersey Boys' continues its run at the downtown venue, featuring the story of the legendary 1960s rock group The Four Seasons [6]. West Texas A&M University Theatre is presenting an innovative take on the classic love story 'Pride and Prejudice' with comedy and chaos meeting romance in this novel adaptation [2]. Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event for travelers seeking expedited screening [1]. local business Fermi America confirmed construction on its 'Project Matador' site near Amarillo has been paused while th...