The Latest Breaking News from Amarillo

Texas man shares how Amarillo officer tracked him 76 times in five months: ‘I had to change where my kids sleep’

Flock is involved.

We Got This Covered · Sep 10

Tyson Foods closes beef plants in Joslin, Illinois and Utah, lays off over 3,200 workers as historic US cattle shortage hits meat giant hard

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plants in Joslin, Illinois, and Eagle Mountain, Utah, affecting more than 3,200 workers as a historic US cattle shortage squeezes the meat industry. The company is restructuring its beef operations amid record cattle prices and tight supplies. With these changes, the company will ramp…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Texas panhandle

No injuries or deaths were reported from early-morning temblor whose epicenter was 68 miles from Amarillo

The Guardian - US · Jul 23

North Texas Rep. Pat Fallon running to lead GOP on influential House Oversight Committee

Separately, Amarillo Rep. Ronny Jackson is considering a bid for the top Republican spot on the House Armed Services Committee in the next Congress.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 24

100 years of Route 66: Take the ultimate driving trip on America’s ‘Mother Road’

With its glowing neon signs, retro diners and restored motels, Route 66 continues to attract travellers wanting to experience one of the world’s most iconic road trips.

Euronews · Apr 9

Texas to launch a statewide food truck permit on July 1

Business owners are applauding the new law because currently, anytime they want to operate in another city or county, they have to pay that jurisdiction’s permitting fee.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 6

Longtime GOP state Rep. John Smithee of Amarillo will not seek reelection

Smithee has represented the Panhandle in the Texas House for 40 years. He ran for speaker last year and most recently served as chair of the criminal jurisprudence committee.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 7, 2025

Cattle Strength Extending to Thursday

Live cattle futures are up 70 cents to $1.52 on Thursday. There were 7 of the previous 10 deliveries retendered against October live cattle for Amarillo on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to be reported this week as the Thursday Fed Cattle exchange saw no bids or sales on the...

Barchart · Oct 16, 2025

Cattle Look to Thursday Following Weaker Wednesday Action

Live cattle futures settled the Wednesday session with 20 to 35 cent gains. Preliminary open interest rose 1,887 contracts on Wednesday. There were 7 of the previous 10 deliveries retendered against October live cattle for Amarillo on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to be reported this week as the Wednesday...

Barchart · Oct 16, 2025

Cattle Pull Off Intraday Lows to Close Mixed

Live cattle futures rounded out the Wednesday session with 20 to 35 cent gains. There were 7 of the previous 10 deliveries retendered against October live cattle for Amarillo on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to be reported this week as the Wednesday Fed Cattle exchange saw no bids or...

Barchart · Oct 15, 2025