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Saturday, March 23, 2013  Over five hundred people came out to Caprock High School for Walk MS. The annual event was hosted by the National MS Society to help raise funds and awareness of the chronic disease that affects nearly 800 people in the Panhandle.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge skeptical of former Sen. Craig's use of campaign cash to pay for sex-sting legal defense

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  February 27, 2013 marked the two year anniversary of the beginning of the worst wildfire season in the state's history. It was during this devastating fire season that thousands of Texas residents lost their homes to fires.

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.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Dewhurst is accussing a former GOP campaign manager of stealing campaign funds for personal profit.

Friday, October 26, 2012  School districts across the state are facing budget problems because of cutbacks that were drawn up in Austin. But many of them, like Groom Independent School District, are finding creative ways to raise money.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Oklahoma Lottery officials say the program has reached a milestone by raising more than $500 million for education in the state.

Friday, September 07, 2012  More than 600 communities across the country participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, the nation's largest fundraiser to bring in money to support the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Canyon High School’s March-A-thon raised support and money for the Soaring Pride Marching Band.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Swainson's Hawks are native birds of prey to the Texas Panhandle, but the construction of wind turbines in the raptors' natural environment could be driving them away.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Sunday went to the dogs as the 19th Annual Amarillo SPCA MuttFest kicked off for another year of food, drinks and new tricks.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Sgt. Don Moore of the Amarillo Police Department has been diagnosed with bone cancer, and law enforcement agencies teamed up Wednesday to return the care and support they're received from the 35-year-veteran.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Autism affects one in 88 children, and these are statistics one local couple know all too well.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Arbor Christian Academy is giving people in Amarillo the chance- a good chance- to win a new home located in City View.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Hilltop Senior Citizens Association held a bake sale Saturday to raise funds that will continue to provide food to the elderly.