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Thursday, January 17, 2013  President Barack Obama's proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Feds claim alleged plot by New York City police officer to cannibalize women was no fantasy

Friday, June 15, 2012  A 54-year-old man was sentenced to four years in prison for trafficking and possessing methamphetamines, Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced Thursday afternoon.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Jason Todd Ready had in the past led groups of heavily armed civilians into the desert to look for illegal immigrants as he repeatedly tried to win public office.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  A 32-year-old man was sentenced to nine years in prison for an attempted murder where authorities said the victim sustained more than 15 stab wounds.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Three men and one juvenile are now in police custody after police connected them with at least two recent robberies.

Monday, August 22, 2011  Sunday is the end of the tax free weekend and the last day of summer freedom for students and teachers all over the Texas Panhandle.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  Two men are wanted by the Dumas Police Department after they broke into a home and sexually assaulted the person inside.

Monday, April 26, 2010  A priest convicted of molesting children in one of the first of the modern church abuse scandals is out of jail after serving two years for violating the Texas sex offender registration law.

Friday, April 02, 2010  A local man is in critical condition at a Lubbock Hospital after a serious wreck Friday morning.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010  NBA commissioner David Stern indefinitely suspended Gilbert Arenas without pay Wednesday, saying the Washington Wizards guard is "not currently fit to take the court."

Monday, December 21, 2009  Democrat Hank Gilbert has officially announced his decision to run for Texas Agriculture Commissioner today.

Friday, December 04, 2009  Hank Gilbert announced Friday that he will exit the race for the Texas Governor to pursue a bid for Agricultural Commissioner.

Monday, September 21, 2009  Hank Gilbert, a democratic candidate for the Texas governors race stopped by Amarillo College on Monday to help launch his campaign and 13 city tour of Texas.

Tuesday, September 08, 2009  Hank Gilbert who ran for Texas Ag Commissioner back in 2006 put his name in the hat for the Texas Governors race.