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Yesterday at 1:56 PM  Monday morning at approximately 10:38 a.m. Amarillo Police officers responded to the 5700 block of southwest 34th on a robbery call.

Yesterday at 11:48 AM  Amarillo Police officers are on scene of robbery at First Bank Southwest located at 34th & Bell.

Yesterday at 10:17 AM  Saturday evening at approximately 7:56 p.m. Amarillo Police Department officers responded to a robbery call in the 800 block of Martin Road.

Yesterday at 9:53 AM  Saturday night at approximately 10:09 p.m. Amarillo Police Officers responded to a wreck at 41st Avenue and south Washington.

Yesterday at 9:00 AM  Thousands of people in New Mexico are still looking for work or at least better jobs even as the state's unemployment rate is down.

Yesterday at 5:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Friday, May 17, 2013  33 teens aging out of child welfare care will have laptops to call their own.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says it’s being proactive in finding ways to protect the habitat of the lesser prairie chicken.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Panhandle Restaurant Group partners said it's  face-to-face contact that keeps local restaurants like Joe Daddy's, Macaroni Joes, and Joe taco, growing.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to locate this week's Fugitive of the Week: Raul Cortina Gaytan.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  On March 9, 2013 Amarillo Police Officers responded to a robbery call at a residence in Amarillo.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Agriculture Researcher Shuyu Liu has an ambitious goal. He’s trying to create the perfect wheat. He looks at various varieties of wheat with various genetic protections against problems.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The House is set to debate a plan to dramatically expand the number of charter schools allowed to operate in Texas - a sweeping proposal that's cleared the Senate but could face a tougher road in the lower chamber.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management