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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Friday, June 07, 2013  City officials out right reject petition.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Impact Futures hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday evening to discuss the issues of underage drinking in Amarillo.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The U.S. Supreme Court honored the 4th Amendment, stating sobriety blood tests must require warrants, and uphold the ban on unreasonable searches. They also ruled that some emergencies would be the exception, not the rule, in ordinary drunk driving cases.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Countless motorists found themselves having to leave their vehicles stranded as road conditions became nearly impossible to drive through during Monday's blizzard. Some may be in for quite a shock when they return for it.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Snowstorm promising messy Upper Midwest commute after shuttering Missouri airports, blanketing Kansas

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The cell phone ordinance has been in effect for almost three weeks now. Yet residents still question why there is even a cell phone ban?

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Amarillo Police discourage travel due to poor road conditions.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Amarillo Police will begin issuing full citations for those who violate the city ordinance that prohibits the use of cell phones while driving on Saturday.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Every single day there are more than 15 people killed at the hands of distracted drivers. Even after the cell phone ban went into effect here in Amarillo, people continue to use their phones and drive while distracted.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The Ford Family is taking the tragedy of losing their daughter, and turning it into a way to educate others

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Get ready to put that cell phone down! The cell phone ban will finally be enforced starting Thursday at midnight.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Difficult driving conditions are reported Monday on numerous highways in northern New Mexico due to snow and ice.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Authorities in the Oklahoma City area say they're planning to crack down on people who drive while intoxicated.