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Yesterday at 9:19 PM  With iPhones and internet connections, how young is too young to have a cell phone?

Yesterday at 5:56 PM  Realizing the dream of a higher education is the idea behind a partnership between San Jacinto Elementary School and Amarillo College. Parents at the elementary now have the chance to receive their GED along side their student

Yesterday at 5:43 PM  Republican Gov. Rick Perry says he won't debate Bill White unless the Democrat releases all of his tax returns by Sept. 15.

Yesterday at 5:31 PM  The Air Force is proposing a low-altitude training area over northern New Mexico and southern Colorado.

Yesterday at 4:19 PM  Amarilo civic center needs assessment study slated for next year

Yesterday at 3:42 PM  This week's fugitive is wanted on aggravated assault charges.

Yesterday at 3:33 PM  The cost of gasoline dropped 3 cents this week in Texas as motorists prepare to hit the road for the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Yesterday at 2:54 PM  Marijuana plants were found growing in the back yard of home across the street from River Road High school.

Yesterday at 12:00 PM  An American Kennel Club sanctioned dog show will be front and center this week at the Amarillo Civic Center.

Yesterday at 11:31 AM  The Texas Education Agency is planning an audit of students who claimed to be dropping out with the intent to home school.

Yesterday at 10:15 AM  Just after one Wednesday afternoon a Stratford man was killed when he lost control of his vehicle. 

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  New federal figures show that the number of U.S.children in foster care has dropped 8 percent in just one year, and more than 20 percent in the past decade.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  A panhandle native is making it big in the country music world. 

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Law enforcement authorities south of Dallas say they've seized nearly 20,000 marijuana plants with a street value of nearly $10 million.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  The 2010 United Way Campaign has officially kicked off with their annual luncheon Wednesday.