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Life Sentence for Amarillo Drug Trafficker in Methamphetamine Case

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Amarillo, TX – Mandis Charles Barrow, 45, received a life sentence yesterday for multiple drug trafficking offenses involving methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk imposed the sentence following Barrow’s conviction by…

January 20, 2024

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Amarillo man guilty of violent crime spree from Beaumont to Lufkin

Government News·Police Blotter

BEAUMONT, Texas – An Amarillo man has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. Jamelle Antoine Parker, 35, pleaded guilty to…

December 11, 2023

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Amarillo Drug Dealer Sentenced to 50 Years

Department of Justice Press Releases

A violent drug dealer was sentenced today to 50 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. A jury convicted Gilbert Joseph Carrasco, 44, of…

December 20, 2022

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Amarillo Man Pleads Guilty To Use of WMD

Department of Justice Press Releases

An Amarillo man who set off a bomb in his backyard, stashed a suicide vest in his alleyway, and privately plotted to blow up a local high school pleaded guilty today to…

December 5, 2022

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WaBa Grill Now Serving Camarillo, California

Food & Dining

Waba grill now serving camarillo, california Healthy Rice Bowl Chain Continues Ventura County Expansion with New Camarillo Location Anaheim Hills, CA (-) WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl…

October 22, 2022

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Amarillo Man Charged With Threats Against Law Enforcement, Racial and Ethnic Groups

Department of Justice Press Releases

An Amarillo man who allegedly threatened law enforcement, government officials, and a number of racial and ethnic groups on social media has been charged in federal court, announced U.S Attorney for the…

October 3, 2022

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Amarillo Man Pleads Guilty to Threating Prominent New York Rabbis

Department of Justice Press Releases

An Amarillo man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to threatening to execute three prominent Jewish rabbis, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. Christopher Stephen Brown was charged…

September 15, 2022

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Amarillo Men Plead Guilty to Defrauding Cattle Feed Supplement Company

Department of Justice Press Releases

Two Amarillo men who defrauded a manufacturer of cattle feed supplements out of more than $474,000 pleaded guilty today to wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad…

April 13, 2022

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Twin Peaks Celebrates Grand Opening of First Amarillo Lodge

Food & Dining

Los Angeles, CA – FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Twin Peaks, is now serving its scratch-made food, premium drinks and scenic views to the “Yellow Rose of Texas!” Located…

December 21, 2021

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Amarillo Man Charged With Threatening Jews, Girlfriend Charged With Assaulting Officers During Arrest

Department of Justice Press Releases

An Amarillo man who threatened to execute three prominent Jewish rabbis has been federally charged, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. The defendant’s girlfriend, who pointed…

December 10, 2021

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Twin Peaks Prepares to Debut Ultimate Sports Lodge in Amarillo

Food & Dining

Amarillo, TX – Twin Peaks is bringing its scenic views, scratch-made food and 29-degree beer to the Panhandle this December with the debut of its Amarillo lodge! Located near Cadillac Ranch at…

November 4, 2021

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Million dollar Powerball ticket sold in Amarillo

In the News

An Amarillo resident claimed a Powerball prize worth $1 million for the drawing on April 17. The ticket was purchased at Toot’n Totum 54, located at 3601 N.E. 24th Ave., in Amarillo.…

May 6, 2021

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Teen charged for eluding police in stolen car in Amarillo

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

AMARILLO, TX – On February 11th at 4:26 PM, an APD officer was dispatched to the 3400 block of I-40 West on a stolen vehicle report. The owner started the vehicle to…

February 12, 2021

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Amarillo police make arrests in citywide shootings

Police Blotter

AMARILLO, TX – The Amarillo Police Department Violent Crimes Unit has been investigating 3 different shootings, robberies, and aggravated assaults over the past week in Amarillo. During the investigation, detectives determined that…

January 24, 2021

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Amarillo Police Arrest Two Teens for Murder of Rodney Curtis Ward

Police Blotter

AMARILLO, TX – The Amarillo Police Department has arrested two teenagers for the shooting murder of Rodney Curtis Ward on Tuesday. On Thursday, Ward died from his injury. Detectives began their investigation…

January 23, 2021

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One dead, several shot in New Years Eve Shooting at Amarillo Shopping Center Parking Lot

Police Blotter

AMARILLO, TX – Four people were shot and one was killed after a shooting at the Hamlet Shopping Center on New Years Eve. According to the Amarillo Police Department, at approximately 1:55AM…

January 1, 2021

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Amarillo banker pleads guilty to embezzlement

Police Blotter

AMARILLO, TEXAS – A former Amarillo banker pleaded guilty for her role in embezzling thousands of dollars from a local bank, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy…

December 15, 2020

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ICE warns California over plan to release 33,000 criminal aliens from jails

California News

WASHINGTON, DC – The Trump administration is sending a clear warning to California. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have issued an urgent warning to…

February 7, 2026

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Texas man arrested for allegedly burning roommate alive

Breaking News·Police Blotter·Texas News

Texas man arrested for allegedly burning roommate alive Amarillo, TX A Texas man faces murder charges for allegedly setting his roommate on fire while the victim was still alive. The incident occurred…

November 15, 2025

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California woman sentenced to max prison term for threat against Texas federal judge

Breaking News

Amarillo, TX – A California woman who admitted to sending a threatening message to a federal judge in Texas has been sentenced to the statutory maximum prison term, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.…

October 2, 2025

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