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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Texas House has narrowly approved and sent to the Senate a bill cutting taxes on chewing tobacco by more than 30 percent but raising the price of some smaller brands of cigarettes.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Updated with mug shots: Two people were arrested Friday at Ellwood Park on unrelated drug charges, one with 53 marijuana cigarettes, according to police.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  A new study shows that despite all the risks, one in five white women still smoke cigarettes during pregnancy.

Sunday, April 29, 2012  Cigarette butts are the most-littered item on America's roadways, beaches and waterways.

Monday, October 17, 2011  Fire officials are blaming a discarded cigarette for starting an early morning house fire in North Amarillo.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Recent fires ignited by the improper disposal of smoking materials are prompting local fire officials to remind residents of the continued dangers of wildfire season.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Experts say the Texas Panhandle is standing out in lung cancer statistics, with Dalhart and Muleshoe being among the towns with the highest occurrences of lung cancer and the highest cancer rates state-wide.

Friday, June 24, 2011  Thursday night's fire at 6726 Arroyo has been determined to be the result of an improperly discarded cigarette.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  FDA releases new graphic cigarette warning labels in campaign to curb tobacco use

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  He should have just kept his butt in the car.

Friday, May 20, 2011  From ATM fees to gourmet coffee, you can save thousands a year!

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Amarillo teenagers are promoting awareness about the ultimate price you pay when using cigarettes.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  Local reaction to the proposed new cigarette labeling program by the FDA

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  Feds unveil graphic cigarette warning labels as part of campaign to get smokers to quit

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  The federal government hopes new larger, graphic warning labels for cigarettes that include images of corpses, cancer patients, and diseased lungs and teeth will help snuff out tobacco use.