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Sunday, May 19, 2013  Amarillo's Tejano DJ Allstarz came together to host a benefit dance Sunday evening for Ashlee Trevino and her family.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Obama Administration is offering incentives for the implementation of electronic health records, or Meaningful Use, in medical offices. Texas State Senate Bill 166 is also proposing that physicians be allowed to use a driver's license to obtain personal information.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Local families spent their Mother’s Day out taking special care of all of the special women in their lives.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Thursday evening members of the Hutchinson County Youth Board will host a town hall meeting regarding the use of K2 and other synthetic drugs among teens.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Let's Talk: Survey finds moms lead in discussing family financial matters, dads take back seat

Sunday, April 28, 2013  It's time you meet Juan, Magen, and Mason as they experience the Panhandle Spirit firsthand and how you can help in this worthwhile endeavor.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A new study shows that Hispanics would benefit the most from expanding Medicaid in Texas.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Child abuse has continued to be an issue in the Texas Panhandle. According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the Texas Panhandle had some of the highest reported cases of child abuse in the state last year.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  However Supreme Court rules, sharp divisions over gay marriage will persist across U.S.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Two Borger teens were found dead Sunday afternoon and witnesses say drugs are to blame. Both an autopsy and toxicology are pending as family and friends are left trying to figure out the rest of the story.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Autism is something that touches the lives of millions throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Autism affects 1-in-88 children. While the number may seem like a small ratio, for families living with Autism, it's a journey that they struggle with every day.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  After nearly taking his own life while on synthetic drugs, Brandon Gibbs speaks out about the dangers of the substance.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Every two minutes someone in the United States is sexually assaulted. According to the Amarillo Police Department, rape is up almost four percent in our area. In Part 2 of a three-part special, I will take an in-depth look at this crime that tends to go unreported.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Immigration Reform has been President Obama's top priority in his second term; A reform that will affect 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. But first, both parties need to come to an agreement.

Friday, January 25, 2013  On Friday, family and friends will gather at the church to mourn the deaths — a tragedy that just doesn't make sense to surviving family members or the church community that has watched the accused teen grow up.