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Monday, November 19, 2012  Weather forecasters and state and federal water managers are painting a grim picture of the chances of drought-stricken New Mexico making up any ground this winter.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Parts of Texas have grown drier as a lack of substantial rains and windy conditions have led to less moisture in the soil.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Our record-setting drought rears its ugly head again, not just statewide, but in the Panhandle, too.

Friday, August 05, 2011  The weather system that has contributed to one of the driest summers in the Panhandle's history is back.

Monday, August 01, 2011  According to the National Weather Service, July 2011 was the H O T T E S T month EVER for Amarillo!

Friday, July 29, 2011  Potter County officials are now searching for information on several grassfires that were set intentionally by using fireworks in North Amarillo.

Friday, July 15, 2011  The city of Portales may keep emergency water use restrictions in place through the summer.

Friday, July 08, 2011  Imagine being a homeowner and being notified by certified mail to start watering more -- because your lawn doesn't meet your homeowners associations standards. That's exactly what happened to one Amarillo man.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  In the last few days, there have been reports some fires were set deliberately, according to the Amarillo Fire Marshall's Office.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  Officials in Pampa are asking residents to practice simple, water conservation methods.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  Heat. Wind. Drought. These are three words the farmers of the Texas Panhandle know all too well.

Saturday, July 02, 2011  It's no surprise...the use of fireworks for this year's Fourth of July celebration is out of the question. However, there is an alternative. And some people are saying that alternative may be even better than the original plan.

Friday, July 01, 2011  Fourth of July events happening throughout the Panhandle.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Farmers and ranchers in several counties in Oklahoma and Arkansas are eligible for federal aid due to a disaster declaration for 213 counties in Texas.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Have the trees in your yard turned yellow, wilted or even died?