Gov. orders increased DPS presence along Texas-Mexico border amid cartel violence concerns

The officers will focus on detecting, interdicting and apprehending criminal activity and preventing what the governor described as transnational threats.
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High winds wreaking havoc on Texas panhandle roads

MOORE COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — High winds are wreaking havoc on Texas Panhandle roads. The Texas Department of Transportation is asking people to stay off the roads "unless it's absolutely necessary." ...
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Wednesday wildfire status: What's burning, where

Multiple fires are burning Wednesday in the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles. Four fires burned in the Texas panhandle. Around 3:45 p.m., a fire started in a river bottom north of Borger. The Texas A&M ...
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Xcel restores power to 11,700 customers after PSPS shutoff and other outages

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Xcel Energy released a statement Tuesday evening, saying that as of 8:45pm, crews have restored power for about 11,700 customers affected by Tuesday’s Public Safety Power ...
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Human bones found in Amarillo home, remains believed to have been there for nearly 3 years

Nearly one week after the Canadian Bridge Wildfire ignited and burned around 350 acres next to State Highway 136 in Hutchinson County, firefighters continue to Record heat bakes the High Plains; ...
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One person treated for minor smoke inhalation after early morning house fire

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — One person was treated for minor smoke inhalation after Amarillo firefightersbattled a house fire early Wednesday. The fire happened at about 7:30 a.m. at 5th and Lamar. Fire ...
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Valle de Oro evacuation ordered as wildfire nears, residents wait to learn what remains

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — As flames moved closer to the small community of Valle de Oro, residents were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday, leaving many waiting anxiously for word on what might be left ...
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Former Kress city secretary accused of stealing tax dollars, indicted on theft charges

KRESS, Texas (KVII) — A former Kress city secretary accused of stealing tax dollars was indicted on theft charges. Heidi Tiffin was indicted by a Swisher County grand jury for theft by a public ...
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Texas stages fire crews across the Panhandle amid critical wildfire threat

New potato restaurant replacing Potato Factory after hidden camera found in bathroom Six months after Potato Factory closed its doors for goodfollowing a hidden camera scandal, the building is showing ...
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1 dead in crash in north Amarillo

Wanted: Man, woman shot at New Mexico State Police officer 1 hour west of Clovis New Mexico State Police police are looking for a man , woman shot at New Mexico State Police officer 1 hour west of ...
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Possibility of fire weather related power outages prompting school closures

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The possibility of fire weather related power outages is prompting school closures Tuesday. Dalhart ISD was the first school district to announce. "In the event that we lose ...
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Multiple fires burning across Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles amid high winds

Fire crews are battling several wildfires in Beaver County, Oklahoma. According to the Oklahoma Forestry Service, the Ranger Road Fire has burned 15,000 acres and has entered into Kansas. A portion of ...