Crystal Martinez
KAMR Local 4 News
Houston, TX, United States
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Juvenile shot in East Amarillo, APD needs help to find the shooter
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one juvenile female injured. APD said it happened around 3:30 in the afternoon at an apartment complex on the 2500 block of S. Spring Street. A caller told police that a man in a red shirt entered the apartment and shot […] → Read More
UPDATE: Volunteers help dogs rescued from hoarding
AMARILLO,Texas (KAMR/KCIT)-Last week, Randall County Animal Control seized more than 35 dogs from a single trailer at Catalpa Trailer Park. Now many of these dogs are starting over with the help of local rescues and community effort. “Everybody’s doing great. We’ve got a lot of people stepping up for the fosters,” Rraven Springs, a volunteer […] → Read More
Portales man facing federal charges for production of child porn
PORTALES, NM (KAMR/KCIT) – A Portales man is facing federal charges for production of child pornography. 34-year-old Augustin Gallegos was indicted by a federal grand jury last month. Gallegos allegedly committed the crime between March of last year through May of 2019 in Roosevelt County. At the time of his arrest on the federal charges, […] → Read More
Toddlers life saved by quick acting babysitter and good samaritan
AMARILLO,Texas (KAMR/KCIT)-A parent’s worst nightmare almost became a reality when a toddler started having a seizure. Luckily, with the help of a quick-thinking babysitter and a good samaritan, the little girl was saved. Katie McAllister, mother of 18-month-old Emma said she felt terrified after hearing her daughter’s babysitter say she was not only sick but […] → Read More
Tax-Free Weekend draws large crowd to mall
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — It is day two of tax-free weekend here in Amarillo, and some shoppers found great deals just in time for kids to head back to school. All weekend long, sales taxes in Texas will be exempt on clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced below $100. Thousands of people walked through […] → Read More
11th annual Boot VS. Badges game to be played at Hodgetown
AMARILLO,Texas (KAMR/KCIT)-The 11th Annual Boots vs. Badges Charity Softball Game will be held this year at Hodgetown on Saturday, August 10. The event is a game between law enforcement and firefighters. Proceeds will benefit two non-profit organizations, Coffee Memorial Blood Center and The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle. Gates will open at 6:05 pm. […] → Read More
Skunk in Borger tests positive for rabies; animal quarantine put in place for part of the city
BORGER, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A skunk in Borger has tested positive for rabies. The Texas Department of State Health Services notified local rabies control authorities after City of Borger Animal Control officers observed rabid behavior in a skunk. A quarantine has been designated for the area of Fairlanes BLVD (FM1551) to the property line of […] → Read More
Weekly lane closure report for week of August 4
Here is the weekly lane closure report from the Texas Department of Transportation on August 4: The Hike and Bike Trail at SL 335 (N. Soncy) and SW 9th Avenue is closed about 100′ north of the intersection, and will close to the south, as utilities are relocated in advance of the next phase of […] → Read More
Pizza shop uses boxes to help find missing pets
One pizza shop is serving up their pies with a side of community service. Angelo’s pizza in Matawan, New Jersey is trying to reunite lost pets with their owners. Pizzeria employees are taping flyers featuring missing animals to their pizza boxes. The restaurant’s owner John Sanfratello getting the idea after he saw a picture of […] → Read More
Amarillo PD: 17-year-old robbed at gunpoint during online ad sale
On Sunday, July 21 at 4:15 p.m., Amarillo Police were dispatched to a parking lot in the 6000 block of SW 48th Avenue on the report of a personal robbery. The 17-year-old victim had made a deal to sell a cell phone on an online classified ads website. The suspects pulled up with money in […] → Read More
Castro County enacts burn ban
DIMMITT, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Castro County Commissioner’s Court has enacted a burn ban effective July 22. County officials said this is due to dry conditions and not enough rain. The ban is in place for 90 days. Any violation of the burn ban is punishable of a fine up to $500. See a list […] → Read More
TX Vs. KC BBQ Showdown held at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum hosted a Texas versus Kansas City barbecue showdown on Saturday, July 20. Teams cooked spare ribs and brisket for a panel of judges and attending community members. Judges then chose the best Kansas City team, the best Texas team, and the best overall entry. The judges score […] → Read More
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Amarillo getting a new look
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Amarillo will soon be torn down and a new one will be going up. The Ronald McDonald House is a home away from home for families who come to Amarillo with kids who need medical care from all over the country. Currently, it is filled […] → Read More
Amarillo Fire Department helps blind man repair his roof
Amarillo Fire Department responded to a call from an elderly blind man who was stuck on his roof after trying to repair it himself. Friday, July 5, AFD went above and beyond the call of duty by repairing the roof for him. “When I first heard about it I go who would try to do […] → Read More
Refugee Services of Texas Amarillo is asking for citizens to donate
AMARILLO, Texas(KAMR/KCIT) – According to the Projected Global Resettlement Report, more than 1.4 million refugees across the world will be in need to move from refugee camps to permanent homes. Refugee services of Texas Amarillo has been open since 2008, helping to provide homes for people who have spent many years without one. “We have […] → Read More
Safety tips for the Fourth of July
AMARILLO,Texas (KAMR/KCIT)-The Fourth of July is just a few days away. Amarillo Police Department and emergency rooms in Amarillo are reminding everyone to celebrate with caution. For many watching fireworks is all part of the holiday fun. However, depending on where you are it can also be a problem. “That’s a big part of a […] → Read More
Summer Fireworks Extravaganza held in downtown Amarillo
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce held its Summer Fireworks Extravaganza Saturday, June 29. → Read More
Summer Fireworks Extravaganza Preview
AMARILLO,TEXAS (KAMR/KCIT)-Amarillo Chamber of Commerce is hosting their third annual Summer Fireworks Extravaganza Saturday night. → Read More
Dimmitt Police use K-9's to combat drug problems
DIMMITT, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Dimmitt Police Department is working on combating their drug problem by using a K-9 trainer in Amarillo. → Read More
ADVO Companies raising funds for Transitional Employment Center
ADVO Companies is looking to expand by raising funds with their capital campaign to help build a Transitional Employment Center. → Read More