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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A contentious bill requiring politically active nonprofits to make the names of major donors public is on the verge of clearing the Texas Legislature.

Friday, January 11, 2013  January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month and it is set to raise awareness about the constant demand of blood donors.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  A sperm donor in Kansas is fighting a state effort to force him to pay child support for a child conceived through artificial insemination by a lesbian couple.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  The American Red Cross recently hit a 15-year low for blood supply. Not only was that scary news for the Red Cross, but any national shortage could also mean bad news for our local blood center as well.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Romney praises Israel's success, but his failure to mention occupation outrages Palestinians

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Facebook is starting a new project to get people to register as an organ donor, and one young woman in our community speaks up about how important becoming a donor really is.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Facebook to provide links to organ donation registries, making it easier to enroll

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  Although there are 2.2 million registered organ donors in the state of Texas, only 637 donations were made last year.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Kids Inc. Donor Days are here. Find out how you can help save lives and our area schools.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  'Super' PACs, campaigns set to disclose big donors Tuesday

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  The holiday season is here and with it, an increased need for blood. That's why the Coffee Memorial Blood Center is hosting a blood drive Tuesday.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Santa gets help: Anonymous donors are paying off strangers' layaway accounts at retail stores

Friday, November 18, 2011  Thursday was a happy day for the United Way of Amarillo and Canyon, the 2011 Campaign has come to a close.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  The YMCA gave a very large and very deserving "thank you" to the community Tuesday.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  The Federal Election Commission says comedian Stephen Colbert can use his TV show's resources to boost his political action committee.