Jason Britsch
KRQE News 13
Amarillo, TX, United States
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Texas Tech Physicians OB/GYN addresses possible fertility concerns caused by COVID-19 vaccine
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Will the COVID-19 vaccine cause fertility issues for men and women looking to get pregnant? It is a common concern that people are having. “There’s been a rumor running around on social media for quite some time that the COVID vaccine, all of them, could cause infertility both in men and women. […] → Read More
Area first responders team up to raise money and awareness of childhood cancer
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — “September being childhood cancer awareness month is just a great opportunity for local first responders to use our platform to raise awareness of childhood cancer in our community,” Captain Kyle Joy, Amarillo Fire Department. Capt. Joy and the rest of the Amarillo Fire Department along with the Amarillo Police Department and […] → Read More
Lefors ISD instituting new cell phone policy
LEFORS, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Starting this year, students at Lefors ISD are being asked to turn their cell phones off and put them out of sight. “Our kids walk down the hall and don’t even speak to each other because they’re texting each other. We’re a small school and our kids walk down the hall […] → Read More
Louise Daniel History Luncheon honors female peace officers
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — “It was her last wish, which her friends fulfilled, to create an event around women’s history,” said Natalie Crown, Co-Chair, Louise Daniel History Luncheon. That’s exactly the legacy that the annual Louise Daniel History Luncheon has left behind. Each year since 2009, hundreds gathered to celebrate and recognize panhandle women in […] → Read More
Students adjust to normal sleep schedules following summer break
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The school year is back but maybe not necessarily your kids’ sleep schedules. Doctor of Internal Medicine Manish Patel at the Texas Tech University Health and Sciences Center in Amarillo explains. “What happens when they have to go back to the school, because they are used to waking up late in […] → Read More
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Officer saves disabled man from raging fire
Flames can be seen shooting out of an apartment building in Huntington, West Virginia. A handicapped man, Glenn Nichols, is still stuck inside. → Read More
Region 16 honors Teachers of the Year at Fall Kickoff Event
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — “Every year, when you see all of this and you see the guest speaker, you’re like wow. You’re just ready to go,” said Deonia Campbell, Region 16 elementary teacher of the year. That’s how the Region 16 fall kickoff event makes teachers in the panhandle feel, pumped and ready to get […] → Read More
P.E.T.S. Clinic in Amarillo holds grand opening
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — “We said we were going to do it and we did it and that feels amazing,” said Dacia Anderson, Executive Director, P.E.T.S. Clinic. After months and months of planning, the P.E.T.S. animal clinic of Amarillo is officially open for business. Needless to say, the excitement and anticipation of their opening have […] → Read More
March of Dimes Amarillo raising money for Signature Chefs Auction
March of Dimes Amarillo is raising money for their Signature Chefs Auction. Currently, they are holding a trip giveaway online to reach their goal of just less than $19,000. The trip includes a round trip stay in San Jose del Cabo. Tickets for a chance to win the trip are $75 each, and you can […] → Read More
Amarillo Community Market moving locations for 1 week
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Community Market is moving to a new location. For the past four years, Center City has hosted the market on 10th and Polk for people from Amarillo and around the area to enjoy. Due to the 25th annual Harley Party the Market will be relocated to a historical location. […] → Read More
Law enforcement, fire department helping out mothers in need in Dumas
DUMAS, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — “It boils down to one thing. We’re raising money for a foundation that really helps out people in Moore County,” said Jace Delgado, Investigator with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office. The foundation that Delgado is talking about is the CareNet Pregnancy Resource Center of Dumas. CareNet is a non-profit that helps […] → Read More
Get Fit Amarillo shows us compression wear and talks about upcoming runs
Get Fit Amarillo stops by our studio to talk about compression wear and upcoming events at Get Fit. Those upcoming events are: Hot Blooded 5k 10k RaceSat Jul 27th 7:30am – 11:00amGet Fit, S Georgia St, Amarillo, Tx 79110 $5 entry feeFirst 250 to register get a free shirt Mayor’s Half MarathonSeptember 21stStarts at 7:30amBegins […] → Read More
Amarillo Fire Department responds to early morning fire
According to the Amarillo Fire Department: At 2:30 a.m. the Amarillo Fire Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire at 1403 North Seminole. When crews arrived on scene there was heavy fire and smoke coming from a detached building in the rear of the address. It took crews 30 minutes to bring the fire […] → Read More
Mazda recalls 262,000 vehicles
Mazda is recalling more than 260,000 vehicles in the US. The recall involves certain CX-5 SUV’s from model years 2018 and 2019, as well as Mazda-6 midsize sedans. The Japanese automaker has traced the problem to a software issue in the computer that could potentially lead to engines stalling unexpectedly. Mazda says in government documents […] → Read More
FedEx to offer 24-hour passport processing service
Getting your passport will get a lot easier thanks to a new service by FedEx. The delivery service is teaming up with Rush-My-Passport to offer a wide range of expedited passport services this summer to travelers nationwide. Among the services provided include one-day passport processing at more than 2,000 US FedEx offices. However, the overnight […] → Read More
Amarillo ranks 36th in the nation, 3rd in state for auto theft rate, report says
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau 2018 Hot Spots Vehicle Theft Report, Amarillo ranks 36th in the country and 3rd in the State of Texas for auto theft rate. As the chosen spokesman of the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority’s “If You Like It, Lock It” campaign, country singer and […] → Read More
Alex O'Brien Tennis Foundation hosting free drop-in tennis camps all Summer
The foundation will also be hosting afternoon drop-in tennis camps starting next week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at various parks around Amarillo. → Read More
Buffalo Stadium coming together
The eastern stands are now up while the western stands will be put into place this week through next week → Read More