The Latest Breaking News from Amarillo

Texas city is latest to debate ban on road travel for those seeking abortion

Amarillo considers ordinance that has become part of new anti-abortion tactic to undermine people’s ability to flee states

The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2023

Supreme Court will hear abortion drug challenge in first major post-Roe case

Justices will hear arguments to the first major challenge to abortion rights since striking down a constitutional right to abortion care last year

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

After pause, this Texas city is set to reconsider banning travel to access an abortion

A handful of local governments have already put the legally dubious bans in place. The news that Amarillo will take the issue up again comes shortly after a Dallas woman left the state for an abortion after losing a legal battle to obtain one here.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 13, 2023

Video: GOPer Ronny Jackson berates cops

“You better recalculate, motherfu**er!” Jackson told the trooper, repeatedly threatening to get him in trouble

Salon · Aug 15, 2023

Bodycam video shows confrontation between U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson and law enforcement

The footage shows Jackson being tackled to the ground and placed in handcuffs, with the Amarillo Republican directing a profanity-laced tirade toward a trooper. His office has said Jackson, a physician, was trying to help with a medical emergency.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 14, 2023

Sheriff says U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson cursed at officers, threatened his job in rodeo altercation

The Amarillo Republican was briefly detained in the incident as he was trying to help a teenager suffering from a seizure.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 12, 2023

U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson “briefly detained” by officers at rodeo near Amarillo

The Amarillo Republican, a doctor, was trying to help somebody experiencing a medical emergency in a chaotic situation, his office said. The sheriff is reviewing the incident.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 31, 2023

Eight Great Places to Live in Texas

Over the last two decades, the Texas population has more than doubled, with people drawn to the state's lack of personal income tax and affordable cost of living. Here are eight places to live in Texas for those looking to make the move.

Kiplinger · Jul 20, 2023

Rep. Four Price declines to run for eighth term in Texas House

The Amarillo Republican has led six committees and was among the rural GOP members to oppose school voucher proposals.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 19, 2023

Texas Amarillo shooting: Tributes paid to two party goers shot dead after fight broke out

Police say a fight broke out at the party in Amarillo, Texas, before some started shooting. Two people were killed and have been identified as Semagea 'Smitty' Smith, 32, and DeQuincton Taylor, 28

Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2023