Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Thursday, February 16, 2012  APNewsBreak: Obama's budget axes USDA program that tests for deadly bacteria in fresh produce

Saturday, February 12, 2011  There are people who love their dogs, then there are people who really love their dogs, to the point of letting them slobber all over their owner's face. Many times they say, hey, a dogs mouth is cleaner than a humans, but is it true?

Monday, September 13, 2010  An infectious-disease nightmare is unfolding: Bacteria that have been made resistant to nearly all antibiotics by an alarming new gene have sickened people in three states and are popping up all over the world, health officials reported Monday

Thursday, August 12, 2010  People traveling to India for medical procedures have brought back to Britain a new gene that allows any bacteria to become a superbug, and scientists are warning this type of drug resistance could soon appear worldwide.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  Texas environmental regulators will consider lowering the standard for E. coli bacteria in recreational waters, a move that increases the risk to public health.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Federal health regulators say Johnson & Johnson managers failed to test for contamination of more than 40 varieties of children's cold medicines recalled over the weekend .

Tuesday, March 02, 2010  Bacteria numbers are dropping in Greene Acres Lake near Clovis, but the lake remains closed.

Friday, September 25, 2009  Johnson & Johnson's McNeil unit is voluntarily recalling 57 lots of infants' and children's liquid Tylenol products because of possible bacterial contamination.

Thursday, September 24, 2009  J&J recalls types of infants', children's liquid Tylenol because of potential bacteria

Monday, March 02, 2009  A boil water advisory in effect since shortly after Hurricane Ike hit Bolivar Peninsula has been lifted.

Monday, August 25, 2008  State health officials say one person is dead and dozens of others are sick with an illness that may be related to E. coli bacteria.