Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Thursday, June 21, 2012  A fierce microburst wreaked havoc and caused heavy damage throughout the small town of Sunray Wednesday night.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Florida police chief who led initial probe into Trayvon Martin's fatal shooting is fired

Saturday, May 19, 2012  Amarillo Mayor Paul Harpole has been working for almost a year on the anti-graffiti campaign. And now, it is all starting to come together.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Many of us are guilty of texting and driving.Tonight the Canyon City Commission will meet to discuss a possible ban on that behavior.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Pronews 7 has confirmed that the City of Guymon's Chief of Police has been placed on paid administrative leave.

Friday, January 20, 2012  The City of Amarillo helps give suggestions to Midland on improving their downtown.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Canyon could soon see some changes around the city, some say it may be more aesthetically pleasing, but for some business owners it could shake things up a bit.

Friday, September 30, 2011  Tucumcari needs a new city manager. City commissioners Thursday fired city manager Bobbye Rose. City Clerk Christine Dougherty tells the Clovis News Journal (http://bit.ly/qJ0vhL ) community development director Doug Powers has been named interim city manager.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Pavilion dedication ceremony honors Lois Rice, former City of Canyon Mayor, who served 16 years.

Monday, May 23, 2011  Missouri officials say at least 89 died in tornado that tore through city, into hospital

Thursday, May 05, 2011  The citizens of Cactus, as well as some of its now ex-police officers have had enough of their City Manager and their Chief of Police.

Sunday, November 28, 2010  One day there will be a giant statue of the famous Ding Dong Daddy to welcome visitors to Dumas, but when that statue will arrive is anyone's guess.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  The Amarillo City Commission voted unanimously to appoint the new city manager.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  The Globe News Center was popular again tonight as everybody in Amarillo was encouraged to stop by and meet the candidates for city manager.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  The City of Amarillo is giving you a chance to meet the five finalists for the City Manager job Tuesday evening. The meeting will be held at the Center for the Performing Arts, 401 S. Buchanan. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor lobby.