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Monday, March 18, 2013  Two Borger teens were found dead Sunday afternoon and witnesses say drugs are to blame. Both an autopsy and toxicology are pending as family and friends are left trying to figure out the rest of the story.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The Ford Family is taking the tragedy of losing their daughter, and turning it into a way to educate others

Monday, September 24, 2012  'Science Guy' Bill Nye says religious-based dismissal of evolution endangers US science

Friday, May 18, 2012  One family from Wellman, Texas was in the Panhandle Thursday, using their tragic story to educate teens about what texting while driving can do.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  The Panhandle blazes battled by firefighters last year offered experience and training that could be useful this season as more wildfires are expected to burn.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  When guests at the party next door number about 10,000 and the sound system is rock-concert quality, the available options are to flee, adjust or enjoy the spectacle.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Oregon teenage girl dies after inhaling helium from a tank at drinking party

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Smoking in public places is becoming frowned upon more and more and now, the Centers for Disease Control is saying don't do it in your home or even in your car!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  The Amarillo Fire Department is urging everyone to use caution while they bake or fry their holiday turkey.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Just as the number of users increase on social media sites, so does the danger.How should you protect yourself?

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Facebook, now boasting more than 800 million users, continues to change the way we live. Instead of actually having an in-person chat with someone, many of us are simply logging on to social media sites to have those conversations.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  With the summer heat behind us, tanning beds are how some people stay bronze all winter, but some states are making it tougher for young people to use them.

Sunday, August 28, 2011  A homemade bomb allegedly set in the mailbox of a Southwest Amarillo home late Sunday afternoon has exploded.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Following Monday's death in the Palo Duro Canyon, we wanted to look into what you need to do to stay safe if you do anything strenuous in that area, especially with our record breaking heat.

Saturday, July 02, 2011  A new study has found some staggering statistics about the dangers of drinking and driving.