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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.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  America Supports You Texas hosted its annual Armed Forces Day Banquet Saturday in honor of men and women that have served our country.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  According to AAA Fuel Gauge Report, Amarillo gas prices have jumped from $3.39 per gallon to $3.59 per gallon.

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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ordered a hearing to address allegations raised in an appeal from a woman sent to death row for the 1996 robbery and slaying of an 80-year-old Amarillo man at his apartment.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Monday night at approximately 10:06 p.m. Amarillo Police Officers responded to the 4200 block of southwest 34th Avenue on a robbery call.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Construction of a water main on Crockett and Bowie Street is expected to cause minor delays on southwest 46th Avenue over the next few weeks. Motorists are advised to use caution in the areas during the construction work.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Amarillo Police Department responded to the 9000 block of Orry on Saturday May 11, 2013 for a reported accidental shooting.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Early Monday morning at approximately 2:25 a.m. Amarillo Police Department officers responded to an armed robbery in the 6000 block of Amarillo Boulevard at the Economy Inn Motel.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Latino high school graduates are now more likely to go directly to college than their white counterparts, according to a Pew Research Center study.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  RADAR UPDATE: Showers and storms continue to develop across the High Plains with the heaviest concentration in the SE TX Panhandle and NE New Mexico. Movement is east-southeast at 15-20 mph.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  27-year-old Cameron Michael Denton has been charged with four charges of burglary of a habitation by Amarillo Police Department detectives.