âThey donât understand the dangersâ: Experts share about messaging apps used by children
âThey donât understand the dangersâ: Experts share about messaging apps used by children By Ryan Cross | February 11, 2021 at 6:35 PM CST - Updated February 11 at 6:45 PM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Perryton officer arrested for federal transportation of child pornography was allegedly using a popular messaging app among children.
It may be easier for parents to find out what their kids are doing on mainstream social media apps, but for one called Kik, experts say it can be challenging.
âThis oneâs a little bit different because itâs so secretive, itâs built to be secretive,â said Jacqueline Flynt, licensed professional counselor.
Firefighters struggle to extinguish fires in hoarded homes
VIDEO: Firefighters struggle to extinguish fires in hoarded homes By Penny Kmitt | January 29, 2021 at 7:39 AM CST - Updated January 29 at 7:49 AM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - After a Thursday fire damaged a home on Englewood Drive, firefighters said the site was difficult to search due to a large number of contents within the home.
Thankfully, all residents were found safe and uninjured, but this issue is a common obstacle for area firefighters.
Amarillo Fire Department said homes with a large content of items are extremely dangerous, and the higher amount of synthetic materials in a home, the faster an entire room can catch fire.