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Updated: 12 hours ago
|By Tamlyn Cochran
A Sanford-Fritch ISD teacher resigns amid rumors of an inappropriate video sent to children.
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Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Devyn Darmstetter
The controversy over a campus drag show for charity has gained attention nationwide.
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Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:15 PM CDT
|By Alissa Spangler and Tamlyn Cochran
In an email sent to current students, faculty and staff at West Texas A&M University, President Walter Wendler announced that a planned drag show will not take place on the University’s campus.
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Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:01 PM CDT
|By Kelsey Davis KFDA
Creek House Honey Farm in Canyon is eager to teach the public about bee safety
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:06 PM CDT
|By Sydnee Batzlaff
The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) has released its state-wide intruder detection audits findings report.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Tamlyn Cochran
The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread announced the February winners of the 10th annual Teachers On The Rise program.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 9:02 PM CDT
|By Devyn Darmstetter
Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari recently appointed a temporary acting president.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Kelsey Davis KFDA
Students with TTUHSC came together to diagnose, treat, and care for role-playing volunteers during a disaster day simulation today.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Nicole Williams
The WT website is now able to be translated to more than 130 languages helping students and parents more easily navigate it.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:15 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
Tulia ISD has placed an employee on paid leave due to unprofessional relationship allegations with a student.
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Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 5:13 PM CST
|By KyLeah Frazier
Amarillo Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery hosted its sixth annual Academic Advantage Medical Career event today.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:10 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
There were around 2,500 AISD high students who attended a job fair at AMTECH Career Academy today.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:12 PM CST
|By KyLeah Frazier
Pampa High School is currently looking for families to host foreign exchange students 2023-2024 academic school year.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST
|By Devyn Darmstetter
Tonight at parent empowerment night, the governor as well as over 500 parents, students, and educators came out to talk about the importance of passing a school choice policy in the state of Texas.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:32 AM CST
|By KyLeah Frazier
The Texas Teacher Vacancy Task Force is recommending changes to help fix the teacher shortage in Texas.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Devyn Darmstetter
With governor Greg Abbott’s visit to Amarillo quickly approaching to discuss a voucher program for parents, local education advocates believe if his school choice policy passes it would take tax payers money away from public schools.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:41 PM CST
|By Nicole Williams
Highland Park ISD made a decision to end some UIL programs this week including academic, speech & debate, and theatre.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:22 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
Pantex Plant is now accepting applications for STEM education in classrooms across the Panhandle.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 5:02 PM CST
|By Nicole Williams
As many schools consider four days a week schooling and hybrid weeks, districts in the Panhandle are seeing many positive impacts from academics, attendance, and behaviorally.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 9:16 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
Valentine’s Day is over but one Canyon ISD school is still celebrating.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 9:13 PM CST
|By Kaitlin Johnson
The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread announced the December and January winners of the Teachers on the Rise program.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 12:32 PM CST
|By KWTX Staff and Alex Fulton
The China Spring Independent School District is asking parents for feedback on a proposal to switch to a four-day school week.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 10:13 AM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
A student has died after a firearm was accidentally discharged in a vehicle at Dalhart ISD parking lot.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 5:28 PM CST
|By Nicole Williams
Artificial Intelligence has moved into academics, allowing students to write entire papers with a few key words and clicks.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:16 PM CST
|By Nicole Williams
WTAMU is seeing success with its ‘Start Strong’ initiative, seeing retention rates for freshmen and sophomores continue to rise.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:57 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
With inflation rising and wages struggling to keep up, River Road High School teachers have created a library for teachers.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:26 AM CST
|By Devyn Darmstetter
Canyon ISD offers not only college preparedness but is preparing students for a career.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:05 PM CST
|By Sergio Garcia
West Texas A&M University announced their $1.5 Million scholarship for Pampa and White Deer students.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:58 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
A new study from Eastern New Mexico University suggests there is a correlation between time zones and deadly traffic crashes.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:58 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
West Texas A&M University will be hosting four events to celebrate Black History Month.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:48 PM CST
|By Nicole Williams
Junior colleges in the Panhandle area are seeing a new trend with spring enrollment as experts say numbers of students are trending downward despite the economy trending down.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:51 PM CST
|By Nicole Williams
One2each, a faster and cost saving program to keep future educators in the Panhandle, is seeing great success.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST
|By Sydnee Batzlaff
Students in the Panhandle are back in the classroom after being off for an extended amount of time.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:10 PM CST
|By Nicole Williams
Amarillo College’s Innovation Outpost completed phase one of construction and is beginning phase two.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:58 PM CST
|By Devyn Darmstetter
There are now two locations for Amarillo families to get active and work on reading at the same time.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:31 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
The Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest is now accepting applications for the 2023 school year.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:25 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
Storybridge will be accepting donations of children’s books for their annual MLK Day event: Dream and Donate.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:42 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
The West Texas A&M University is launching a new pilot program aimed to improve student’s well-being.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 8:37 AM CST
|By Kate McGee
The leaders of the state’s six biggest university systems are seeking the money to fund instruction, university operations and employee health insurance and to cover a free tuition program for veterans and their children.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 5:18 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
The Amarillo Public Library provides a chance to win a prize for participating in their Blind Date with a Book event.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:21 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
Canyon ISD is asking for volunteers to help with interviews during Senior Interview Week.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 4:24 PM CST
|By Jasmine Ruiz and Nelly Ramirez
Snack Pack 4 Kids will send hundreds of bags of food to students in need for the last week of winter break.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 5:33 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
The Panhandle Restaurant Association has donated $29,000 to culinary classes including Amarillo, Canyon and Hereford.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 5:25 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread has announced the November winners of the 10th annual Teachers On The Rise program.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 6:15 PM CST
|By Devyn Darmstetter
Three Hereford ISD schools are experiencing ‘walk outs’ from cafeteria employees.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 6:36 PM CST
|By Devyn Darmstetter
The student-led toy drive “Santa Cops” was created 6 years ago and this year they are breaking records for families served.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 6:26 PM CST
|By Nicole Williams
West Texas A&M University received $2.1 million from President Emeritus Dr. Russell Long, and his wife, Natrelle Long to establish a companion animal minor.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 2:54 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
The West Texas A&M University has banned TikTok on any university-owned devices.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 3:38 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran and Kevin Welch
The Amarillo chapter of the national Teamsters union said today local school bus drivers and monitors have voted to join the union.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:30 PM CST
|By Tamlyn Cochran
Amarillo College has announced that it is one of three recipients of a Recognition of Dedication to Educational Outcomes (RODEO) Award.