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Tuesday, October 30, 2012  There's a program in Amarillo that gives students from every background a chance to get full scholarships. It's now been expanded to include kids who will go to Tascosa High School.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Xcel Energy is giving back in a big way.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  The Bill and Linda Gates Foundation has awarded a $1.3 million grant to the Amarillo Area Foundation.

Saturday, April 23, 2011  The Amarillo Area Foundation Board of Directors Friday announced who they've chosen as the new President and CEO.

Saturday, April 02, 2011  Groundbreaking ceremony held for new group recreation facility at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  Former Amarillo College president Dr. Bud Joyner was named interim CEO of the Amarillo Area Foundation at their 53rd Annual meeting.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  There's big education news for the City of Amarillo. We are 1 of 4 cities chosen for a program to encourage young adults to further their education.

Friday, October 01, 2010  It's a community youth development program that's helping at-risk kids stay out of trouble. It's called, "YES 79107".

Friday, July 02, 2010  Panhandle Mothers Against Methamphetamine also known as MAMMAS, is looking to reach another goal aside from their usual fight against drugs.

Thursday, June 24, 2010  Local agencies work together to bring broadband network to rural communities.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Under the umbrella of the Amarillo Area Foundation, Panhandle Twenty/20 is creating a study to address The State of the Family.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010  The Amarillo Area Foundation, one of the Texas Panhandle's most prominent philanthropy focused organizations, held it's annual meeting on Tuesday. The group looked back at last year, and started to focus on the upcoming year's projects and goals.