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Friday, June 07, 2013  City officials out right reject petition.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The cell phone ordinance has been in effect for almost three weeks now. Yet residents still question why there is even a cell phone ban?

Friday, February 01, 2013  Amarillo Police will begin issuing full citations for those who violate the city ordinance that prohibits the use of cell phones while driving on Saturday.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Every single day there are more than 15 people killed at the hands of distracted drivers. Even after the cell phone ban went into effect here in Amarillo, people continue to use their phones and drive while distracted.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Get ready to put that cell phone down! The cell phone ban will finally be enforced starting Thursday at midnight.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Bringing in the New Year, it's the city commission's hope that a ban on cell phone use will help bring that number down.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Educational campaign to help public understand the ban on the use of wireless handheld devices while operating a vehicle.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  A new petition has been posted online to try and make the commission reverse its decision, allowing voters to have the final say.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  The City of Amarillo on Wednesday issued a memorandum summarizing the ban on handheld devices while driving.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  UPDATED: Amarillo City Commissioners approved on Tuesday a citywide ban of using handheld wireless devices while driving.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012 

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Decision to ban the use of hand-held cell phones while driving is still being considered.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Amarillo citizens discussed whether to ban or not to ban the use of cell phones while driving.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  The City of Amarillo is conducting another public hearing on the issue of a ban on texting and/or cell phone use this Wednesday.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  The kids will be going back to school before you know it, and the City of Amarillo believes it did the right thing getting ready for it this year, by banning all cell phone use in school zones.