Amarillo TX Local News - February 13, 2026

Amarillo TX Local News Breaking news Two teenagers, Jeremiah Matthews and Landrey Matthews, were indicted on February 12, 2026, in connection with a January shooting that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl in Potter County [3]. Jeremiah Matthews faces one count of manslaughter, while Landrey Matthews is charged with tampering or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair [3]. In a separate legal development, a woman was sentenced this week for her role in a 2025 drug sale, and a man pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm related to a 2025 drug trafficking charge [3]. Additionally, the FBI has increased the reward and released a description of a masked suspect involved in an incident at the Nancy Guthrie home [5]. Weather While specific meteorological data for the upcoming week was not detailed in recent reports, the region is currently monitoring the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which often coincides with peak winter weather awareness in the Texas Panhandle [3][4]. Residents are advised to maintain standard winter emergency kits, including blankets, non-perishable food, and water, as February remains a volatile month for sudden temperature drops and potential ice storms in the High Plains [3]. Events The Texas Route 66 Festival is currently in active preparation by Visit Amarillo to celebrate the upcoming centennial of the historic highway [1]. For those seeking immediate activities, the Day of the Woman event, hosted by the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health, took place at the Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza featuring keynote speaker Amy Griffin [2]. Additionally, Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation has announced the start of 'baby season,' offering educational insights into local wildlife care [3]. local business Transformation Park is set to open 'The Hub,' a temporary day shelter located in the space formerly occupied by the Guyon Saunders Resource Center, to continue providing essential services to the unhoused population [1]. In the private sector, Amarillo National Bank recently made a significant $1 million gift to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) to fund and expand pediatric care services in the city [3][4]. On a somber note for local foodies, Chef Ron held a heartfelt farewell event this week, serving his final signature chicken sandwiches [3]. school West Texas A&M University (WT) has announced a major tuition expansion: starting in summer 2026, more than 11,000 Region 16 ESC employees, along with their spouses and dependents, will be eligible for a 50% discount on tuition and fees [1][2]. In K-12 news, the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees 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