Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Yesterday at 9:52 PM  While kids are counting down the days until their summer break, parents may have some difficulty trying to figure out what they are going to do to keep their kids busy. Luckily, there are many summer camps in Amarillo to help keep their kids productive.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  UPDATE: APD has confirmed that the suspect has come out of the residence in the 3500 block of Danbury. According to APD the suspect came out of the residence on his own. We will have full coverage as details continue to be released.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Former Amarillo Mayor Debra McCartt and her brother, Toot ‘n Totum CEO Greg Mitchell are the 2013 Inductees into the 39th Annual Sandie Hall of Fame.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  A dedication ceremony was held Wednesday morning to unveil a historical marker at the location that once was the old Amarillo High School.

Friday, March 02, 2012  A former Amarillo elementary school teacher has been indicted by a Randall County Grand Jury on two counts of indecency with a child.

Friday, February 03, 2012  The Amarillo Independent School District is soon going to have to pay a hefty price for Tascosa High School athletes to be able to travel to games next year.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help finding a man who they say drove up to a teenager at Amarillo High School and exposed himself.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Two people are now behind bars after eluding police through an Amarillo neighborhood Tuesday morning.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Amarillo teacher bonds out after being charged with sexual assault of a child.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Affidavit presents explicit information surrounding the allegations

Monday, August 22, 2011  Awesome video! Comparing the first day six years apart with the same student.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Teen pregnancy is a hard enough issue for parents and adults to talk about, much less teens. But that's what this group of young people is committed to doing in their own schools.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  According to a new study released by the Council of State Governments, nearly 60 percent of public junior high and high school students get suspended or expelled.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Hundreds of people filed into the gymnasium at Amarillo High School Wednesday afternoon, but definitely not to see a game.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  North Heights Alternative School students' are the first high school kids to develop an app for iPads and iPhones.