Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Potter County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
11 topics in public safety
Sheriff's Office Staffing and Salaries
Fire Department Staffing and Pay
Constable Services
Emergency Disaster Communication
Stinky Fire Recovery Resources
Wildfire Recovery and Disaster Declaration Concerns
Public Information Officer
County E-Cigarette and Vaping Ban
County E-Cigarette and Vaping Regulations
JAIL OVERCROWDING PUBLIC COMMENT
Public safety
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Potter County from local and regional media.
Plainview airport plans expansion with new terminal, training center
Plainview airport plans expansion with new terminal, training center
Amarillo police clear home after shooting leaves 1 injured
June 11, 2026, 9:28 a.m. CTAmarillo police responded to a shooting at a residence Wednesday morning, and one person was taken to the hospital.Around 10:51 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, officers with the Amarillo...
A Potter County deputy Monday night estimated damage would...
A Potter County deputy Monday night estimated damage would... upi.com
Local Election Results
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Election results for Texas Panhandle-South Plains lawmakers
Election results for Texas Panhandle-South Plains lawmakers
Amarillo Crime Stoppers asks for help identifying burglary suspect
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying a burglary suspect.Officials says on Oct. 23 just before 5 p.m., officers were called to a home near East 19th Avenue and South Wo...
Nov 4, 2026Burglary suspect caught on camera, reward offered
by Jamie Burch, ABC 7 NewsUpdated Amarillo Crime Stoppers says this suspect broke into a home at 1908 S. Woodland Street on October 23, 2026 (Credit: Amarillo Crime Stoppers)AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A burglary ...
Nov 4, 2026Nov. 3, 2026 Election Day results
Nov. 3, 2026 Election Day results Amarillo Tribune
Nov 4, 2026Texas voters turn out at Randall County Annex as Election Day nears
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — With Texans casting ballots in record numbers, voters streamed to the polls in Amarillo on Election Day. Lines formed at times at the Randall County Annex.As the months-long campaign se...
Nov 4, 2026Texas 'blue wave' ends GOP monopoly; Dems win Senate and governor races in historic shift
by MINA ALLEN | The National News DeskUpdated HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Texas Democratic Senate candidate, State Rep. James Talarico (R) and Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa...
Nov 4, 2026Holly Jeffreys wins Texas House District 86 race, vows to focus on affordability
by Aby MolinaHolly Jeffreys wins Texas House District 86 race, vows to focus on affordability. (Aby Molina/KVII)AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Voters in Texas House District 86 elected Holly Jeffreys, who said her pr...
Nov 4, 2026Fairly projected to win reelection in Texas House District 87
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Republican state Rep. Caroline Fairly, who first won her seat in the Texas House two years ago, is projected to win reelection in District 87 and is already looking ahead to another leg...
Nov 4, 2026