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Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Because of dangerous weather conditions, the Texas Department of Transportation is is strongly discouraging any and all travel along the Interstate 27 corrdidor.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Snow landed in the Amarillo area Sunday evening that could cause multiple hazards on area roadways. The Texas Department of Transportation has prepared to keep these roads as safe as possible.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  Historically, the busiest travel days are the day before and the Sunday following Thanksgiving, said the Texas Department of Public Transportation, and this holiday was no different.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  A new overnight camping ban on public property in one Texas Panhandle city has led to dozens of homeless people moving from a tent city under an overpass.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Traffic on the northwest side of Loop 335 may be delayed for the next few months. Motorists can expect delays, TxDOT said.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  After spending a lot of time clearing roads of snow and ice in the recent weeks, TxDOT crews took some time Wednesday to help the community in a different way.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  On Monday, the sky wasn't blue -- it was white!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  They killed more than 1,000 people last year in Texas alone: alcohol related crashes.

Monday, July 11, 2011  If you've been anywhere near the intersection of 3rd and Grand in Amarillo, you've seen the huge undertaking that's hogging the road.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  Whether you like or dislike Loop 335, you can have your opinion heard about it over the next three weeks from both city engineers and TxDOT officials.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  TxDOT Cameras on I-40 and I-27 allow you to view road conditions via live camera images.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  Folks came from all over the Texas Panhandle Tuesday to a public meeting hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation. They wanted to hear ideas, concerns, and possible future plans for transportation in our area.

Monday, November 09, 2009  The Texas Panhandle may lose half of its roadside picnic areas or rest stops. It's because of a loss in revenue for the Texas Department of Transportation and budget issues.

Sunday, October 25, 2009  Recently we received an e-mail from a concerned and frustrated viewer who thought the construction at FM 2219 and Lair Rd off of I-27 was to be completed by September and wondered why work had stopped. We spoke to TxDot officials to get some answers.

Wednesday, August 05, 2009  The city of Amarillo and TxDot have been working together for over a month to find the best way to handle traffic at 3rd and Grand, but at yesterday's City Commission meeting, they hit a snag.