Jack Kessler

Anchor and Reporter at KAMR-TV (Amarillo, TX)

Featured in: Favicon

myhighplains.com Favicon

cw33.com

everythinglubbock.com Favicon

texomashomepage.com Favicon

bigcountryhomepage.com Favicon

msn.com

kdvr.com

pix11.com

krqe.com

ktla.com + 93 more

Articles

High Plains History: Amarillo Fire Department and museum at Central Fire Station

1 week ago | myhighplains.com | Jack Kessler

by: Jack Kessler Posted: Jun 20, 2025 / 11:22 AM CDT Updated: Jun 20, 2025 / 11:39 AM CDT AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – On this week’s edition of High Plains History, we are joined by Jason Love, community educator at the Amarillo Fire Department, to talk about the history of AFD from its establishment in 1897 as the Amarillo Hook and Ladder Company to where the department is now.
Amarillo ISD board talks budget; voices concerns

1 week ago | myhighplains.com | Jack Kessler

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Last Monday, the Amarillo Independent School District board of trustees looked at the preliminary report on the proposed 2025-2026 school district budget and employee compensation plan. The budget that was presented last Monday did not have House Bill 2, SB 4, or SB 23 factored into it.
Damage clean up efforts underway in the City of Canyon after hailstorm

2 weeks ago | myhighplains.com | Jack Kessler

Weather Alert1 MORE ALERTSSevere Thunderstorm Warning: Hale County
Local nonprofits helping to feed kids this summer

3 weeks ago | myhighplains.com | Jack Kessler

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – As school is out for the summer, many students will face food insecurity and a few nonprofits are stepping in to help. “A lot of people realize that summer is difficult for our kids and I think as a community, if we all recognize there is a challenge for our kids and we all work together, then our kids don’t face this daunting and overwhelming experience in the summer of being hungry,” said Dyron Howell, Snack Pak 4 Kids executive director.
Amarillo Fire Department Master Plan to help department as city grows

3 weeks ago | myhighplains.com | Jack Kessler

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo City Council has approved a professional services agreement to provide a master plan for the Amarillo Fire Department.
High Plains History: Center City of Amarillo earns Main Street America accreditation for 23rd year

3 weeks ago | myhighplains.com | Jack Kessler

Your PrivacyWhen you visit our website, we store cookies on your browser to collect information. The information collected might relate to you, your preferences or your device, and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to and to provide a more personalized web experience. However, you can choose not to allow certain types of cookies, which may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
City of Amarillo enters lease agreement for daytime facility

1 month ago | myhighplains.com | Jack Kessler

Your PrivacyWhen you visit our website, we store cookies on your browser to collect information. The information collected might relate to you, your preferences or your device, and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to and to provide a more personalized web experience. However, you can choose not to allow certain types of cookies, which may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
Inaugural board members of West Texas A&M University's Hill Institute unveiled

1 month ago | myhighplains.com | Victoria Reyes |Jack Kessler

Your PrivacyWhen you visit our website, we store cookies on your browser to collect information. The information collected might relate to you, your preferences or your device, and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to and to provide a more personalized web experience. However, you can choose not to allow certain types of cookies, which may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
First Baptist Church celebrates 135 years

1 month ago | myhighplains.com | Jack Kessler

Your PrivacyWhen you visit our website, we store cookies on your browser to collect information. The information collected might relate to you, your preferences or your device, and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to and to provide a more personalized web experience. However, you can choose not to allow certain types of cookies, which may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
Impacts of screwworm and animal import suspension locally

1 month ago | myhighplains.com | Jack Kessler

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) —The United States has suspended Mexican imports of live cattle, horses, and bison due to the continued and rapid northward spread of the New World Screwworm in Mexico, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. According to the USDA, the import suspension will persist month by month until a significant window of containment is achieved.