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Obituaries for July 12, 2026
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (586+ words) Local, Ethical, In-Depth, Always Free John Brent Bell, 65, of Amarillo, TX passed away July 7, 2026. Memorial service will […] Sharon Lucienne Williams, 70, of Amarillo, TX passed away July 10, 2026. Family will receive […] Cecilia “TT” Juanita Henley Capansky was born on a bitterly cold…...
Four indicted for allegedly conspiring to traffic weapons and drugs between Mexico and Amarillo for cartel
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (437+ words) Local, Ethical, In-Depth, Always Free In a 12-count indictment in the U.S. Court for the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division, four people have been charged with crimes related to trafficking firearms and drugs between Amarillo and Mexico for the Sinaloa…...
EMS mental health, Aquatic feasibility study update
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (394+ words) Local, Ethical, In-Depth, Always Free Hello, this is reporter Brianna Maestas. I have officially completed the Answering the Call series. My final installment highlighting mental health resources and needs for EMS is below. Web producer Phoebe Terry reports on the…...
Answering the Call; How local emergency medical services address mental health needs
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (1725+ words) Local, Ethical, In-Depth, Always Free Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicide attempts and death by suicide. If you need mental health support, call or text the suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. The free lifeline offers 24/7 support for mental…...
Amarillo Parks and Rec board recommends moving forward with public pools study
3+ day, 23+ min ago (717+ words) Local, Ethical, In-Depth, Always Free On Wednesday afternoon, the Parks and Recreation Board voted to send a $150,000 study on the feasibility of Amarillo’s public pools and splash pads to the Amarillo City Council for a final vote. The study would…...
In Brief: July 9, 2026
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (100+ words) Local, Ethical, In-Depth, Always Free The Amarillo Tribune is our community’s first non-profit, community-funded digital news organization. Our donors and board members believe that local news is a pillar of our democracy and, as community members, might advocate for other…...
Don’t Miss: ALT Academy presents ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (289+ words) Local, Ethical, In-Depth, Always Free The Amarillo Little Theatre Academy is opening its season with the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” which brings the iconic Peanuts gang created by Charles M. Schulz to the stage. “I can’t wait…...
City of Canyon begins preliminary 2027 budget talks
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (789+ words) Local, Ethical, In-Depth, Always Free The Canyon City Commission held its first workshop of the 2026/2027 budget season on Tuesday afternoon. Staff and the commission discussed a need for additional firefighters after the Canyon Fire Department moved to 24-hour shifts last…...
Answering the Call; Local firefighters collaborate to increase mental health support
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (1752+ words) Local, Ethical, In-Depth, Always Free Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicide attempts and death by suicide. If you need mental health support, call or text the suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. The free lifeline offers 24/7 support for mental…...
Don't Miss: Andrea's Project names APD impaired driving enforcement unit founding member as officer of the quarter
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (302+ words) Local, Ethical, In-Depth, Always Free Andrea’s Project, an Amarillo-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing alcohol and substance-related harm, has named Amarillo Police Department Officer Michael Campbell as its Officer of the Quarter for his work as one of the founding members…...