Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Monday, January 21, 2013  Confusion surrounds the MLK holiday as some school districts hold classes, others hold teacher workshops, or take the day off.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Seven Texas Panhandle school districts are not compliant with school safety measures, according to Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  There's some good news from Claude, where thanks to a generous donation, a combination library and fieldhouse are near completion.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Second graders at Claude Elementary School got the chance to come up with products to sell, as part of an economics lesson.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Thousands of teachers switched roles and became students Wednesday at the Region 16 "I-3" conference -- designed to inspire, innovate, and influence students.

Friday, May 20, 2011  The Grammy Foundation has an education program called the Signature School Award.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  35 schools across the Panhandle have honored as a National Title 1 Distinguished Performance and Progress Campus.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010  Should teachers be allowed to be friends with their students on that social networking site? It's the focus of part three of our five-part series on education.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Facebook has become a social frenzy that most everybody is using to stay informed and in touch. One area school district is taking advantage of it and even gaining statewide attention.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  TAKS test week is one of the most stressful periods in a kids life.

Tuesday, December 08, 2009  A Claude ISD employee was killed this morning when his vehicle hit some ice and went over the edge of Palo Duro Canyon.