KVII-TV (Amarillo, TX)

KVII-TV, which operates on virtual channel 7, is a television station affiliated with ABC and is based in Amarillo, Texas. It is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group. Additionally, KVII-TV runs a satellite station, KVIH-TV, which broadcasts on digital channel 12 in Clovis, New Mexico. The KVII transmitter is situated north of Amarillo in Potter County, while the station's studios are located at One Broadcast Center, housed in a distinctive pyramid-shaped building in downtown Amarillo, right across from KAMR-TV/KCPN-LP/KCIT.

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Crews finish demolishing bridge over SB I-27 one week after collapse

1 day ago | abc7amarillo.com | Jamie Burch

SWISHER COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — Crews finished demolishing a bridge over southbound I-27 in Swisher County, one week after it collapsed. A big rig hauling a crane hit the FM 928 bridge on May 27, knocking concrete onto the interstate. The bridge -- which was visibly buckled -- collapsed later in the day. It then collapsed in front a driver and was caught on camera. Last week, TxDOT said after the damaged sections are removed, their engineers will check on bridge stability and decide on its safety.
Texas beef industry sees record prices amid rebuilding efforts post-drought

5 days ago | abc7amarillo.com | Drew Powell

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — One of the many designations for the month of May is National Beef Month. It’s been a rough couple of years since 2022 due to drought and other factors for livestock producers on the High Plains and South Plains. Looking to the future the outlook for the beef industry is beginning to take an upward trend.
BLM hosts public meeting to gather input on future Cross Bar SRMA in Potter County

6 days ago | abc7amarillo.com | Drew Powell

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted a public scoping meeting at the Amarillo Area Foundation on Thursday night. The public was invited to come in and provide their input about the Cross Bar SRMA Special Recreation Management Area that is still in the works set to open sometime in the future in Potter County.
WT honors Amarillo ISD Superintendent Emeritus Doug Loomis

6 days ago | abc7amarillo.com | Jamie Burch

CANYON, Texas (KVII) — West Texas A&M honored Amarillo ISD Superintendent Emeritus Doug Loomis with an endowed professorship in his name. Dr. Teri Bingham was named the Doug Loomis Professor of Education, a position established by a $125,000 gift from an anonymous donor. “This professorship is a tremendous gift, an incredible opportunity, and one I humbly accept with a strong sense of responsibility,” Bingham said.
Ascension Academy student eliminated in semi-finals of National Spelling Bee

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Jamie Burch

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland (KVII) — A student from Ascension Academy was eliminated in the semi-finals of the National Spelling Bee. Arnav "Arnie" Parat,12, misspelled the word "tatpurusha" in Round 9.
Borger rejuvenates historic Johnson Park pool with $3.5 million upgrade

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Drew Powell

BORGER, Texas (KVII) — A swimming pool at Johnson Park Youth Center that dates to the late 1950s is coming back to life with a new purpose and a whole new look. It’s a case of out with the old and in with the new as the city spent money bringing it up to code by modernizing it. “Overall, it was $3.5 million, said Garrett Spradling, Borger city manager. “We were able to do that with funds in the bank without issuing debt or raising taxes.
City of Amarillo estimates $3 billion to replace beleaguered water treatment plant

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Jamie Burch

That will require everyone's water bills to go up. Donny Hooper, Assistant City Manager & Public Infrastructure Director, said the big price tag is a ballpark estimate based on similar sized facilities. "I know these are sticker shock numbers," said Hooper. The plant suffered major damage during record flooding in June 2023, and has cost the city more than $4 million since then. It was built in 1963 to treat 4.5 million gallons a day. The plant can currently treat 12 million gallons per day.
Roosevelt County tornado rated EF-1 by National Weather Service

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Jamie Burch

The twister touched down near Floyd, New Mexico at 5:17 p.m.According to the NWS, the twister had peak winds of 90 mph and a max width of 300 yards. It covered 5.2 miles of ground over a 17 minute span. Fortunately there were no reports of major damage or injuries. Storm Search 7 Chief Meteorologist Corbin Voges was on the air, alerting and protecting viewers, when the tornado touched down. He stayed on the air until after it lifted 17 minutes later.
'Moment of epicness': Wedding photographer captures tornado behind newlyweds

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Jamie Burch

PORTALES, New Mexico (KVII) — A wedding photographer in eastern New Mexico captured the photo of a lifetime -- a tornado behind two newlyweds. High School sweethearts Daynnely Plascencia and William Carrillo, from Clovis, tied the knot Sunday at the The Barn at Tinsley Crossing. They hired Chesnea Clemmons to capture their magical day. And boy did she? "I walked around the venue (in Portales) to take pictures ... and my phone went off," said Clemmons. "Tornado detected in your area.
Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch in effect: May 28, 2025

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Corbin Voges

AMARILLO (KVII) — Portions of the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles are under the threat of severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening as strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop and track southeastward through the region. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCH will be in effect until 9 and 10PM CDT for the northern panhandles and Union county in NE New Mexico. Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 9PM. Tornado watch in effect until 10PM CDT (KVII).