Amarillo TX Local News - February 4, 2026

Amarillo TX Local NewsBreaking newsThe City of Amarillo has collected 300-350 dead birds across the area in recent days as officials investigate a potential avian influenza outbreak. Birds were found dead or displaying symptoms consistent with the virus, including stumbling and twitching. Testing is underway with results expected in 3-5 days, though no human or other animal cases have been reported in the city [1][2][3][6]. Health officials urge residents to avoid sick or dead birds and contact Animal Management and Welfare for removal, wearing proper protective equipment and washing hands thoroughly if handling is necessary [2][3]. A separate report documented hundreds of ducks and geese found dead at McDonald Lake, raising concerns for other animals in the area as scavengers like raccoons, skunks, and outdoor cats could be at risk from contact with infected birds [6].In criminal court news, Tifany Adams was sentenced to life in prison without parole after entering a guilty plea in connection with the murder of two women whose bodies were buried in a freezer [4][5]. Meanwhile, Gilbert Joseph Carrasco's attempt to reduce his 50-year sentence for distributing methamphetamines in the Amarillo area was denied by a federal judge who rejected Carrasco's claim that a References https://amarillotribune.org/latest-news/ https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/amarillo-health-officials-urge-residents-to-avoid-sick-or-dead-birds-as-testing-continues https://www.newschannel10.com/2026/02/04/reports-hundreds-dead-birds-raise-concerns-amarillo/ https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/7-on-abc-7-the-7-biggest-stories-from-last-week-you-might-have-missed-02-01-2026 https://abc7amarillo.com/news/spotlight-on-america/where-are-your-drugs-made-after-our-investigations-a-new-push-for-transparent-labeling-india-generic-prescriptions-china-quality-control-inspections-fda-rick-scott https://www.newschannel10.com/2026/02/04/hundreds-ducks-geese-found-dead-mcdonald-lake-amid-avian-influenza-concerns/