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Today at 10:15 AM  Amarillo City officials are calling it making lemonade out of lemons.

Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Lawmakers are set to consider several proposals on the rights of workers in Texas.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Pampa is beginning to look like it did in the old oil boom days.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Texas Senate approved the bill Tuesday that would attract gun manufacturers to Texas.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The Healthcare industry is essential to the Amarillo economy, so Smith Ellis, the CEO of First Bank Southwest wanted to focus on the issue in its 6th luncheon in the Panhandle Economic Series.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The City of Dumas has a number of projects underway in their business park. The land was set aside to help lure businesses interested in the Dumas economic climate.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Republican and Democratic senator have been grilling a director from the governor's office on the state's economic development funds.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The buoyant economies of the Asia-Pacific are prepared to party with renewed optimism despite the so-called fiscal cliff threatening to reverberate globally from the United States and the tattered economies of Europe.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  City Commissioners approved a grant that will match fundraising efforts for WT Enterprise Center expansion project.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  An Oklahoma State University economist is projecting job growth in Oklahoma next year and says the state will "bounce back" from recent economic struggles.

Monday, December 03, 2012  A monthly economic index report suggests an economic slump will continue over the next three to six months for nine Midwest and Plains states.