Amarillo Globe-News

1 day ago | amarillo.com | Randall Sweet

On Sunday, two former Amarillo ISD athletes a former AISD coach will be honored by the Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame as members of the organization's 67th class of inductees. This year's honorees include former Palo Duro basketball player Austin Johnson, longtime coach Scott Tankersley and former Amarillo High hoops star Natalie Ritchie-Roberts. Johnson played starred on the hardwood for the Dons from 2001-2005, leaving PD as AISD's all-time leading scorer with 2,602 career points.

2 days ago | amarillo.com | Randall Sweet

Baseball season might be over in the Texas Panhandle, but one Wellington senior will get the chance to play another game on the diamond before his high school career ends. Florentino "TJ" Salinas, an infielder for the Skyrockets, was recently selected to participate in the 4th Annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase hosted by the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park from June 21-22.

2 days ago | amarillo.com | Alejandra Martinez

By Alejandra MartinezThe Texas TribuneSeveral Texas bills aiming to regulate PFAS, dubbed "forever chemicals," failed to pass despite bipartisan support and growing contamination concerns. A bill requiring testing of sewage-based fertilizers for PFAS stalled due to industry opposition, while proposed studies on PFAS prevalence also failed to advance. Although a bill restricting PFAS use in firefighting foam passed the Senate, it ultimately ran out of time in the House.

3 days ago | amarillo.com | Randall Sweet

On Monday, one of the top high school football players in the Texas Panhandle revealed his college decision. West Plains offensive lineman Keegan Collins, a three-star prospect according to Rivals and 247Sports, announced his commitment to Kansas State. Collins is the Wildcats' third offensive line pledge in the 2026 recruiting class after Chris Klieman's team went 9-4 in the Big 12 last season.

5 days ago | amarillo.com | Walter Wendler

By Walter WendlerSpecial to the Amarillo Globe-NewsOriginally published over a decade ago in the Chicago Tribune (May 17, 2012), but updated here. Dear Graduating Senior,I am begging your pardon for a somber reflection amidst the joy of the near completion of high school, not to be a wet rag on that accomplishment, but a bright light on the realities of post-secondary education. Suppose you are going to a state university.