Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

1 hour, 38 minutes ago  Due to the recent tornado damage in Moore Oklahoma that has displaced many residents and families, several local organizations are collecting donations for those affected by the recent storms.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has announced the third-annual Governor's Energy Conference will be held in Tulsa.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Wednesday May 15, 2013 Xcel Energy filed a proposal to increase it's fuel cost factors. This is in effort to reflect the rising cost of fuel.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  An accidental overcharge to customers has Atmos Energy paying back and any fees.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Texas Tech University has created an institute that combines research and education in wind science, engineering and energy.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods after new caffeinated gum introduced

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  High winds and icy conditions caused downed power lines and and broken poles across the Panhandle, leaving customers without power.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Texas Senate is reviewing the Railroad Commission and considering a name change for the agency that now has very little to do with railroads.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  North Korea vows to restart nuke facilities in latest escalation on already tense peninsula

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help with this week's Crime of the Week.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Obama pushes for federal research into clean energy technology that can wean vehicles off oil

Friday, March 08, 2013  Since November Casey Dobbs a resident of canyon, has been using wind turbines to produce green energy, now he must remove them.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Xcel Energy released a statement to customers warning them of an increased number of scams targeting customers.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Hale County and the City of Plainview are recovering after the double hit that Cargill laid off 2000 workers and news of the idling of the White Energy Ethanol Plant. Both are the result of the drought that has hit the area for the past year and a half.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  More than 20,000 emergency room cases have been reported, mostly involving teens or young adults who have consumed energy drinks.