Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Students at Carver Elementary are getting some hands on experience when it comes to gardening.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The City of Amarillo is asking local residents to consider water conservation as summer months approach. They're providing tips through their 2013 Every Drop Counts campaign.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Teen birth rates dip in all but 2 states, national figure at record low, CDC report says

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  2nd Mississippi man investigated in ricin-laced letters; charges dropped against Elvis impersonator

Thursday, March 28, 2013  US sends B-2s to South Korea for military drills; North's moves at plant suggest limits to rhetoric

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  US and Iran finally find common ground in fight to preserve Olympic wrestling

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Wrestling is dropped from 2020 Summer Games in a blow for a sport as old as the Olympics

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Financially strapped Postal Service to cut Saturday mail, keep 6-day-a-week package delivery

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The nation's high school graduation rate is the highest since 1976, but more than a fifth of students are still failing to get their diploma in four years, reveals an Education Department study.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Gore confirmed the sale Wednesday, saying in a statement that Al-Jazeera shares Current TV's mission "to give voice to those who are not typically heard"

Friday, December 14, 2012  A Clovis man was killed when police said the vehicle he was driving  began hydroplaning and struck a tree.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  One Amarillo man is helping to spark interest in holiday giving as charities throughout the Panhandle have been experiencing drops in donations this holiday season.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A weakened U.S. economy combined with stronger enforcement has resulted in a decline in illegal immigration.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Great news from the High Plains Food Bank - $19,000 was donated as part of the Great Turkey Drop.