Maggie Glynn
KAMR Local 4 News
Amarillo, TX, United States
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Friday night football returns to the High Plains
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — It’s officially here. The first Friday night of high school football season. The first game was last night, Palo Duro taking on Canyon at Dick Bivins Stadium, but tonight it’s Caprock’s turn against Hereford. Earlier today we spoke with Amarillo ISD Athletics Director Brad Thiessen who is excited to see what […] → Read More
9/11 memorial defaced in New York
GENEVA, N.Y. (via WROC) — Police in Geneva, Ontario County, say someone spray painted over a memorial for 9/11 first responders. A 9/11 first responder, Andrew Stromfeld, who worked at Ground Zero, said that it’s difficult to hear things like this. “It brings it all back to us when more attention is played onto it […] → Read More
Americans lie about cell reception on vacation
(FOX NEWS) – Reclining on the beach isn’t the only lying people are doing on vacation. A new study shows vacationers feel the need to lie to their bosses about cell phone reception and wi-fi access all so they can enjoy their vacations more. According to the 2019 vacation confidence index by Allianz Global Assistance […] → Read More
YouTube Kids gets its own website
(FOX NEWS) – YouTube announces its kids only website. The video-sharing platform is said to be launching a kids mobile app sometime this week. YouTube Kids was created to be a safer place for children 12 and under to enjoy age-appropriate videos coming in response to a plethora of disturbing videos that were leaked to […] → Read More
Having a pet, in particular a dog, in your life linked to improved heart health
(FOX NEWS) – Pet lovers, we have some good news for you if you’re trying to establish positive heart health. Researchers took a closer look at over 1,700 people and over a course of five years. The subjects were living in the Czech Republic and reported having no history of heart disease. They found that […] → Read More
APD officially implementing body cams
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Earlier this year, the Amarillo City Council approved spending $1.4 million on new body cameras and car cameras for the Amarillo Police Department. The new technology has officially rolled out, and APD said it has been successful in its first couple of months. All patrolling officers have been wearing body cams […] → Read More
Amarillo Senior Citizens Association to ask Amarillo College to extend occupancy at current facility to 2020
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Back in May 2019, Amarillo voters passed a nearly $90 million bond for Amarillo College. A combination of funds from a 2018 grant and this bond will be used to create an innovation hub at the downtown campus, but this would mean taking away the current home of the Amarillo Senior […] → Read More
Amarillo’s homeless veteran population down since January
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The City of Amarillo performed its second Point-in-Time Count on Friday, July 26. While the results of the count will not be released for a few weeks, KAMR Local 4’s Maggie Glynn sat down with the city’s Director of Community Development, Juliana Kitten, to discuss some standout statistics from the count […] → Read More
FC Amarillo Bombers prepare for their championship game
The Bombers are looking for the first title in league history this Saturday at the Amarillo Civic Center. → Read More
Heart of the High Plains: Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity here in Amarillo is a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating substandard housing. Its vision is to help build a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Trevor Lowry says, “So like I said, this is a 5-bedroom floorplan. Here’s the first bedroom there” Habitat for Humanity is working on its 113th […] → Read More
Downside of Low Unemployment
Unemployment rates nationwide are on their way down. In fact, our country has not seen rates this low since 1969. While that may sound like a good thing for our economy, there are some negatives. Overall, this means businesses are going to have to start getting creative and competitive when it comes to hiring. Whether […] → Read More
Westbound traffic down to one lane on IH-40 after accident
According to the Amarillo Police Department, part of IH-40 is down to one lane after an accident near downtown Amarillo on Saturday, June 22. → Read More
Katy ISD teacher with Panhandle ties charged with Possession of Child Pornography
KATY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) - UPDATE: Borger ISD has confirmed Bradley Britton was also a teacher/coach for Borger ISD from July 27, 2017 until June 2, 2018 when his resignation was dated. ORIGINAL: A former Hereford and Amarillo teacher and coach was arrested and charged with Possession of Child Pornography on Friday, May 24, 2019. At the time of his arrest, he worked for Katy ISD in Katy, Texas.… → Read More
Children's Miracle Network: Helping the Kee family
Ella Kee has been suffering from seizures since she was 6 months old. → Read More
Man crossing country to raise awareness for paralysis stops in Amarillo
From L.A. To Washington, D.C., one man is making a cross-country journey in his wheelchair for a good cause, and on Friday he made a stop in Amarillo. → Read More
AACAL Principal Nominated for 2019 H-E-B Excellence Award
Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learning's principal was surprised with a nomination for a special award on Wednesday, March 6. → Read More
Downtown Development: Restoring the Barfield Building
The Barfield Building has been standing strong for nearly a century but has not been occupied in years. It's now set to be a part of the Marriott's Autograph Collection with Coury Hospitality, as a boutique hotel, with tentative plans to open at the end of 2019. → Read More
Potter County Courts Building: An Inside Look at the Damage
The Potter County Courts Building has been facing structural issues for years. → Read More
Area Number of Flu Cases on the Rise
Flu symptoms can include fever, upset stomach, muscle aches, sore throat, and a cough. It is advised to seek medical attention within the first 48 hours of noticing symptoms. → Read More
Honoring a Fallen Hero: Sgt. Maddock Returns Home
Army Ranger Sgt. Cameron Meddock died last Thursday after being wounded in combat. Today, his body landed at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport. → Read More