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Amarillo TX Local News - February 20, 2026

Amarillo TX Local News - February 20, 2026

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 Amarillo TX Local News Breaking news LAVENDER FIRE EXPANDS: The Lavender Fire burning in Oldham and Potter counties has grown to approximately 18,400 acres with 20% containment as of Thursday afternoon, up from 9,000 acres earlier this week [1][5]. The fire has prompted evacuations in Valle de Oro, with residents urged to avoid the area between Valle de Oro Highway and Highway 287 [7]. OTHER ACTIVE FIRES: Multiple wildfires continue burning across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles: the 8 Ball Fire in Armstrong County spans 13,500 acres (60% contained), the Side Road Fire covers 3,680 acres (60% contained), and the Canadian Bridge Fire in Hutchinson County is 428 acres (100% contained) [5][7]. The largest blaze is the Ranger Road Fire in Beaver County, Oklahoma [7]. Three firefighters were hospitalized with serious injuries while fighting the Ranger Road Fire [8]. HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED: Amarillo police are investigating after human bones were found inside a home on South Buchanan Street. Authorities believe the remains had been there for nearly three years. Police responded to a disturbance call on Monday [6][7]. VALENTINE'S DAY SHOOTING: The suspect in the Valentine's Day shooting on Jason Avenue has been booked into Potter County Jail. One man was wounded and faces multiple charges following the incident [1]. DOWNTOWN FATAL CRASH: One person died and five others were injured in a crash in downtown Amarillo Monday evening [1]. Weather CRITICAL FIRE DANGER CONTINUES: A red flag warning remains in effect as critical fire weather persists across the region. While winds decreased slightly Thursday, gusts up to 40 mph were expected with a cold front moving through [5]. FRIDAY FORECAST: Winds are NOT expected to ease Friday in Amarillo. Sustained speeds of 25-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are forecast, creating conditions capable of rapidly spreading fires [5]. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS: Emergency officials urge residents to leave immediately if they feel unsafe, limit smoke exposure by keeping windows and doors closed, and not return home until authorities give the all-clear. The Red Cross recommends downloading its emergency mobile app for real-time alerts and shelter information [5]. POWER RESTORATION: Xcel Energy crews continue working to restore power to customers affected by outages due to winds and fires. Panhandle area emergency shelters remain open for residents experiencing planned or unexpected power outages [1]. Events WTAMU SPRING CAREER & INTERNSHIP EXPO When: Thursday, February 19 Where: West Te...
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