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Mother Road plays a big part in the Texas Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Route 66 Visitor Center in Amarillo initially opened in December of 2019. Owner Penny Clark says she had to close it in March 2020 due to COVID. “Fortunately I had a job that paid the rent, otherwise I’d have lost everything I sunk into it,” said Clark. “But I was concerned about the Texas Panhandle not having a visitor center.” Last month, Clark says she saw people from 29 countries and 48 states. “If you don’t continue to preserve it, it disappears.
Learning the history of Amarillo’s biggest attraction: Cadillac Ranch
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Cadillac Ranch started as an art project by three people from California under the moniker Ant Farm. “They had been reading an interesting book that came out in 1966 called ‘The Look of Cars.’ It was just a history of the automobile, and these three guys, Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michaels, they were just totally in love with cars and American car culture,” said Dr. Nick Gerlich, Route 66 historian.
'Coven Academy' drops official trailer showing witches and vampires ahead of the Oct. 1 premiere
Maline Pauli Weissman and Malachi Barton star in a magical world with dark secrets lurking around every corner “Coven Academy” releases official trailer ahead of premiere ByRuben Flores Friday, September 18, 2026 5:54PM Who ever said that magic made life easier? The official trailer for "Coven Academy" just dropped, and things are anything but magical for these witches.
Sign company in Springfield, Illinois making signs for over 8 decades
SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFDA) - Ace Sign Company was started in 1940 in Springfield, Illinois. CXO Scott Bringuet says his grandfather started the business. “Our family was in the business prior to Ace originating. We’ve been sign-making for six generations now, but right after the Great Depression, he saw some of the writing on the wall and needed to do something new,” said Bringuet. Carrying on the legacy and seeing it through all the changes is challenging, but Bringuet says it’s a nice challenge.
First look at 'The Swan: Behind The Mirror' digs into the legacy of controversial reality show
The film catches up with the contestants who lived through one of the most controversial reality shows ever put on air “The Swan: Behind The Mirror” documentary drops first trailer ByRuben Flores Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:12PM Over 20 years after it aired, the contestants on one of the most controversial reality shows on TV are sharing their stories. "I almost died for reality television," one former contestant says.
Bring the hilarity home with 'Super Troopers 3' disc and digital release
Plus, own the cult comedy trilogy with a digital exclusive bundle The stars of "Super Troopers 3," the third film in the cult comedy series coming soon to disc and digital.
Stephen Curry documentary 'Portrait of an Artist' drops first trailer, shot exclusively for IMAX
The film follows the NBA star in the lead up to his 4,000th career 3-point basket Stephen Curry documentary "Portrait of an Artist" drops first trailer ByRuben Flores Monday, September 14, 2026 6:26PM When you get to Stephen Curry's level of basketball, it transforms from a game into an art form. ESPN Films' latest documentary, "Portrait of An Artist: Stephen Curry," just released its first look at the film celebrating his record-smashing career.
'Survivors survive!': Latest trailer drops for survival thriller 'Whalefall' starring Austin Abrams
An amateur diver finds himself trapped in the stomach of a whale and fighting for his life until he can resurface New trailer drops for survival thriller "Whalefall" starring Austin Abrams ByRuben Flores Thursday, September 10, 2026 8:30PM When nature's odds quickly stack against Jay Gardiner, he will have to fight with both his body and mind to take his next breath of fresh air.
Every breath counts in the belly of the beast: New trailer drops for survival thriller "Whalefall"
Austin Abrams is at the mercy of a whale as he fights against the clock for a way out ByRuben Flores Wednesday, August 19, 2026 6:17PM New trailer drops for survival thriller “Whalefall” starring Austin Abrams LOS ANGELES -- Trapped in the belly of the beast, it's a fight against time and biology in the upcoming thriller "Whalefall." Based on the novel of the same name by Daniel Kraus and directed by Brian Duffield, "Whalefall" follows Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) attempting to locate the...
Guns drawn, wigs stitched, and yard lines crossed: New trailer drops for Season 2 of 'Chad Powers'
New allies and threats are introduced to the field as the Chad Powers disguise has more eyes on it that ever ByRuben Flores Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:17PM Glen Powell returns in new trailer for "Chad Powers" Season 2 LOS ANGELES -- The clock is winding down on Chad Power's time on the field, but the game's not over yet. The trailer for Season 2 of "Chad Powers" just dropped, and all eyes are on the questionably charismatic quarterback Chad.
'Family Guy' cast provides hints for what's to come on new spin-off series 'Stewie'
The new show focused on the Griffin family's youngest member is slated to premiere next year ByRuben Flores Friday, July 31, 2026 11:11PM 'Family Guy' voice actors Seth Green, Alex Borstein and more share details about 'Stewie' spin-off series SAN DIEGO -- The most mischievous member of the Griffin family is getting his own show! As "Family Guy" heads into the fall with upcoming Halloween and holiday specials, a spin-off show "Stewie" is already in development to finally give the titular...
New details unveiled for interactive exhibit "Star Wars: The Experience" coming 2027 to Philadelphia
Panelists at San Diego Comic Con shared the rare artifacts, immersive experiences fans can expect ByRuben Flores Tuesday, July 28, 2026 9:35PM New details for "Star Wars: The Experience" unveiled at San Diego Comic Con SAN DIEGO -- From movie artifacts to interactive storytelling, fans will soon get to see the galaxy far, far away up close! The first looks at "Star Wars: The Experience" were unveiled at San Diego Comic Con over the past weekend by a panel of the creatives working behind the...
Disney announces this year's D23 exclusive experiences on the convention's largest show floor ever
LOS ANGELES -- There's more magic in store than ever before at this year's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience! In a little less than a month, fans of everything Disney will gather in Anaheim, California as stories are brought to life like never before. With more than 50 live panels and shows, along with immersive experiences across franchises, there's enough for everyone to find their own kind of Disney magic. Kicking off the weekend on Thursday, Aug. 13 is D23 Day at Disneyland Resort.
"The only thing left to fear? Survivors.": Final trailer for Ridley Scott's "The Dog Stars" out now
The apocalyptic adventure starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin heads into theaters August 28.
Beloved children's sing-along series 'Gracie's Corner' coming to Disney+, Disney Jr.
LOS ANGELES -- A new musical friend is coming to play on Disney Jr.! The children's YouTube video series "Gracie's Corner" will join Disney+ on June 15, with a special premiere on Disney Jr. at 7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT. New original shorts and videos are also on the way, releasing throughout the rest of the year. The online series was created by Dr. Javoris Hollingsworth, Dr. Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth and Graceyn "Gracie" Hollingsworth to help bring diverse cultural representation to young audiences.
New trailer drops for Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' with Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley
The action-packed thriller has Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley scavenging a post-apocalyptic world to find what remains of humanity ByRuben Flores Monday, June 8, 2026 7:22PM LOS ANGELES -- It's a desperate search for the old ways of life after the apocalypse in Ridley Scott's "The Dog Stars." A brand-new trailer offers a closer look at the wasteland that Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin will be surviving in - as well as the threats they must fight off as they search for a better...
It's a mandatory high school reunion in the new comedy film 'Never Change!' coming soon to Hulu
It's back to school for the class of '08, and things might not have changed as much as they thought! Hulu just released the first trailer for the upcoming comedy movie, "Never Change!" which follows the 2008 graduating class of North Meadows High School coming back to class to finish out their senior year that was cut short by a tornado.
'Welcome to Wrexham' renewed through its eighth season just before season 5 premiere next month
The Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds docuseries has already followed Wrexham AFC's back-to-back-to-back league promotions ByRuben Flores Friday, April 10, 2026 7:32PM Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds, the co-chairmen of Wrexham AFC featured in "Welcome to Wrexham." FX Networks LOS ANGELES -- The Red Dragons are on a breakaway! FX's Emmy Award-winning docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham" was just renewed for three more seasons ahead of its fifth season premiere.
First look at new comedy series 'Not Suitable for Work'
Workplace comedy created by Mindy Kaling premiering on Hulu in June ByRuben Flores Tuesday, April 7, 2026 9:19PM Upcoming comedy series "Not Suitable For Work" will explore the corporate life balance of twenty-somethings in upscale Manhattan. Hulu Photo LOS ANGELES -- The next workplace comedy is on its way, and it's made for the workaholics. Hulu released a first look of upcoming series "Not Suitable for Work," created and executive produced by Mindy Kaling.
Katherine Carter Design: boutique interior design made easy
ByRuben Flores Monday, April 6, 2026 10:35PM MALIBU, Calif. -- Reimagining your space and realizing it's a bigger task than you thought? Katherine Carter is here to help! Carter's design company helps on residential and commercial projects in the Los Angeles area. From new architectural builds from the ground up to redesigning your living space, her small boutique firm can cover it all. "Anything that you're really looking to do with your house or business, we can do it," Carter said.
Documentary short series '4x20: Quick Hits' gets first look trailer
LOS ANGELES -- This 4/20, it's time to connect with cannabis culture's roots. The trailer for "4x20: Quick Hits" has just been released, showcasing an anthology series of shorts from executive producer Jimmy Kimmel about the history of cannabis culture in America. The series will feature four 20-minute documentary films, each highlighting different historical aspects of how weed culture became part of the national conversation.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' dives into audience's homes with upcoming digital, Blu-ray release
BURBANK, CA -- Return to the world of Pandora with the home release of its Oscar winning third installment. 20th Century Studios' "Avatar: Fire and Ash" is coming soon to your home after taking home an Oscar for its achievements in visual effects, and being one of the Motion Picture Association's top-grossing films of all time with $1.5 billion at the box office.
Water in L.A.
Delivering water to Southern California is not so easy. Take a look into the history of Water in L.A. and methods used to get this valuable resource to the community of Los Angeles.
Tucumcari Historical Museum keeping area’s rich history alive
TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KFDA) - Ruben on the Road heads to New Mexico where he visits the Tucumcari Historical Museum and learns how it keeps the area’s rich history alive. The museum opened in 1969. “It was the result of lots of people in town pulling together under the leadership of Mr. Moncus,” said Alan Daugherty, board of directors for the Tucumcari Historical Museum. Moncus has some displays set up around the museum. “And they got this facility to be able to bring in a bunch of their artifacts.
Up and coming Hereford business proud to be growing in hometown
HEREFORD, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben visits a local business in Hereford that is proud to be growing in their hometown. Stevie Balderaz, owner of Stevie Stacks Industrial (SSI), says he was born and raised in Hereford. His father was at Millwright for 18 years, his mother was a nurse, and his grandfather was a USDA inspector.
Silverton Public Library helping to bring the community together
SILVERTON, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben learns how the Silverton Public Library is helping to bring the community together. Cathey Weaks, president of the Silverton Public Library, says the library was started by a group of women in the early 1930s. “They would buy their own books and then just trade with each other. It was later moved to the courthouse in the basement for many, many years,” said Weaks. They remodeled the building back in 2013.
Big Country Cafe opens back up in Dumas after big fire
DUMAS, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben heads to Dumas and learns about a local cafe that has reopened their doors after a devastating fire. Tim Rehkopf, owner of Big Country Cafe, says the history behind the cafe includes a restaurant where the parking lot used to be. “It was mainly Albert’s Manor for most of the time. It was Phillips Manor, Duffers, Rainey’s, and then me and my wife bought it in 2019,” said Rehkopf.
General store opens in Four Way after being vacant for a decade
MOORE COUNTY, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben makes his way to Four Way and learns about a general store that has opened its doors after being vacant for a decade. Renetta Kennedy, owner of 4 Way General Store, says the store was put up in 1964. “I believe it was partly a cook shack for one of the ranches and a bunkhouse that they put together. It’s been a dance hall and a couple restaurants, and then it laid vacant for about 10 years. We came in and took it to the studs and redid it,” said Kennedy.
Channing High School launches new robotics program
CHANNING, Texas (KFDA) - Channing High School is launching a new robotics program. “The program started when I first started,” said Brenda Flanagan, technology teacher at Channing High School. “I have some computer science that have been coding very well in CodeHS. However, when I got to them, they were a little bit over it.” That’s when Flanagan decided to introduce them to something that she says was more innovative. “Because basically, computer science is not just about coding.
Eastern New Mexico football helps Ruidoso residents with flood cleanup
PORTALES, N.M. (KFDA) - Ruben learns how the Eastern New Mexico University football team in Portales helped Ruidoso residents with flood cleanup. Head coach Kelley Lee says the team went down to Ruidoso because they have been hit with wildfires and floods in recent years. “So when we saw all the destruction, they’d been there and we had a good group of our men here on campus working out in the summer, we thought that’d be a great thing to do,” said Lee.
The Lumberyard proud to be part of Canyon’s growth
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben makes his way to Canyon and visits a local business proud to be part of the growth in Canyon. Charlie Webb, manager at The Lumberyard, says the place was his father-in-law Danny Byrd’s vision. “This land came available and he purchased it. This was his dream and he made it happen,” said Webb. In 2024, they opened up the concert venue and last April, they opened up the restaurant patio and banquet room.
Amarillo wood burning artist proud to share hobby with the Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben visits with an Amarillo wood burning artist who is proud to share his hobby with the Panhandle. Mark Bailey, co-owner of Wood Burn Designs by Mark, says he was working two jobs and needed to figure out something to make extra money. “My brother had done a wood burning clock hanging on the wall and I walked by it and looked at it, said ‘I think I could do that,’” said Mark. Mark says he bought a little $20 wood burner, got some scrap wood, and started working on it.
Pampa pizzeria proud to give back to community
PAMPA, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben on the Road makes his way to Pampa where he visits a local pizzeria and learns why the owners are proud to give back to the community. Leslie and Seth Haynes, co-owners of 19:30 Pizzeria, are both from Pampa. Seth always wanted his own restaurant and the both of them started the planning phases of the pizzeria in October 2023. “And you know, it took us a couple months to come up with a name, but we came up with 19:30 Pizzeria,” said Leslie.
Connecting to your Roots: A Dímelo survey
The Latine community is a wide group of people full of all kinds of backgrounds and traditions, and that uniqueness is what makes it so special! In order to help reflect that variety and help us get to know our audience better, we invite you to please take this quick survey about your heritage and your stories, and share it with others in your community too! Thank you, y gracias!
Ruben on the Road: Family-owned gift shop proud to be a part of Hereford
HEREFORD, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben makes his way down Highway 60 where he visits a family-owned gift shop that is proud to be in Hereford. “So growing up here and being raised here, playing sports here, all that means a lot to me. And I think it’s very special because, like I said, I played sports in high school,” said Alexus Gaytan, co-owner of Hereford’s Favorite Gift Shop. Gaytan says she had a lot of personalized stuff. Her name was on backpacks and shirts.
Ruben on the Road: Mickey’s Place happy to be growing in Canyon
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben heads to Canyon where he visits a restaurant happy to be growing in the community. Mickey Foster, executive chef and owner of Mickey’s Place, says he’s a born and raised Texan originally from Fort Worth. He says he got out of the Navy in the 90s and was attending the University of Texas in Arlington when he got picked up at a restaurant cooking. “I just loved it.
Ruben on the Road: Gruver Cafe going strong after 7 years of service
GRUVER, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben makes his way to Gruver where he visits a local cafe that’s proud to be growing in the community. Ana Trejo, manager of the Gruver Cafe, says they recently held a grand opening for their new location, which is three times bigger than their old place on Main Street. “Our old location had a capacity of about 30 people, and this probably fits about 90, maybe 100 people right now,” said Trejo. The cafe has been open since 2017.
Ruben on the Road: Love of Texas history helps author write novels
WHEELER, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben takes a trip to Wheeler where he meets a local author whose love of Texas history helps him write his novels. Author T.L. Davis says he came from eastern Colorado to the Wheeler community. “One of the reasons I settled here was because I need sort of the oil field and the cattle industry because that’s where I grew up. That’s what you saw,” said Davis. Davis says his father was in the oil industry and he was in the industry for a long time as well.
Ruben on the Road: Reptile rescue shares loves of animals with the community
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Lone Star Reptile Rescue in Amarillo is sharing their love of animals with the community. Owner Robert Windham says Lone Star Reptile Rescue is a nonprofit animal rescue. The rescue will set up free events to let people come out and experience the animals. If anyone wants to contact the rescue, Windham says they can find them on Facebook.
Ruben on the Road: Sherman County Public Library reopens after remodel
STRATFORD, Texas (KFDA) - The Sherman County Public Library in Stratford has reopened with new changes for visitors following a remodel. Mellonee York, director of the Sherman County Public Library, says the library has been closed for six months for a complete remodel. She says they secured $170,000 in grants to get the project started.
Ruben on the Road: Pie shop proud to thrive in Spearman
SPEARMAN, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben takes a trip to Spearman where he learns why a local pie shop loves being a part of the community. Holly Gifford, owner of Old Hansford Pie Society, says she first lived in Amarillo when her pie-baking passion began. “So I got married and we lived in this little gingerbread house in Amarillo in Wolflin, and I don’t know why, I felt so inspired to wear my apron and I began studying recipe books and pies,” said Gifford.
Carbon football print: How USC athletes contribute to emissions
USC’s move to the BIG 10 has large implications for the university’s 23 varsity sports, the fans and student athletes alike. The new schedule means a lot more flying to cities a lot farther away than USC teams ever had to deal with before. This coming year, the football team will play at least three games around 2000 miles away.
Former President Donald Trump’s trial begins in New York
By now, former president Trump already has his script down. Donald Trump: “This is an assault on our country. It is a country that’s failing. It’s a country that’s run by an incompetent man that’s very much involved in this case. This is really an attack on a political opponent, that’s all it is.” That was the former president just before entering the courtroom. Trump and his allies are under scrutiny for their handling of funds prior to the 2016 election.
Pro-Palestine protests take place in Los Angeles
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked access to the Chicago O’Hare airport, disrupted traffic on the Golden Gate and Brooklyn bridges, with some protests taking place as locally as Downtown Los Angeles and on USC’s Campus. Nearly a hundred people marched across campus chanting and holding signs that read: Protesters: “Not another nickel, not another dime. No more money for Israel’s crimes.” Some USC students held a protest voicing their support for the people of Gaza and demanding a ceasefire.
Ruben on the Road: Herd Wear finding success in Goodnight
GOODNIGHT, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben heads down Highway 287 to learn about a local business finding success in the Goodnight community. Cecil Miskin, owner of Herd Wear Retail Store, says the store got started in 2011. It took them about a year and a half to get the store built, and once they got the first part of the store done, Miskin says they realized it was too small. They added on and built in some living quarters.
Students view the eclipse at the Tommy Trojan watch party
No one thought to bring a pair of eclipse glasses for Tommy Trojan, but for students who didn’t have the glasses for themselves, they still got a chance to see the solar eclipse. Computer science master student Bingsong Tzeng even offered his personal telescope to anyone and everyone. Bingsong Tzeng: “Just want to share this magnificent view with everybody else. Not many people have a telescope, right? So if I can just give them this opportunity to take a look.
Ruben on the Road: Crucial role of volunteer firefighters in our communities
WHEELER, Texas (KFDA) - Ruben heads to Wheeler to visit the Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department and learns about the crucial role of volunteers in our communities. Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department Chief Robert Ford says small town America is not able to fund fire departments. “I’ve got 31 members. If you look at salaries for those 31 volunteers, I mean that’s astronomical, and you start looking at insurance benefits and things,” said Ford.
‘We’re resilient people’: Restaurants give back to Texas community during historic wildfires
FRITCH, Texas (KFDA/Gray News) - A community is rallying together to give support as multiple Panhandle area towns in Texas continue to face distress from frequent large wildfires. Jesus Heredia, owner of Jessie’s Pizza Company, says when the fires broke out and it got smoky, they had to shut down. The pizza company lost power for a few hours before it came back up.
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