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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

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.

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

Wednesday, September 05, 2012 

Friday, August 03, 2012  $200 fines facing distracted drivers

Thursday, June 07, 2012  It's the question of the year-- Is the City of Amarillo going to ban texting while driving?

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  The Amarillo Traffic Commission met Monday morning to discuss new data it has collected. Canyon City Commissioners also met Monday evening to go over a new ordinance.

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.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  A citywide ban of texting while driving is now closer to becoming a reality.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  You simply won't believe these statistics regarding distracted driving. They are nothing short of alarming.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  The Texas Department of Transportation is fighting back and raising awareness with a new campaign. It's called Talk. Text. Crash.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  Cell phones are only part of the paroblem for distracted drivers

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Kristin Whitney, speaks out about the importance of not using your cell phone while behind the wheel, she is the daughter of Cindy Whitney, who died after she was struck by a distracted driver.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  The City of Borger put up signs in their school zones outlawing cell phone use while in the area, but is it effective?