Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Friday, January 25, 2013  Students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues, the Education Department says.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The Environmental Health Department is reinforcing its food preparation guidlines for volunteers and non-profit organizations.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Despite the ruling of three-judge panel rejecting the voting lines, Texas will keep the lines until after the November Elections.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  U.S. federal court sets aside redistricting maps of the Texas voting districts.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Required or recommended, vaccinations are an important part of a child's development. But now, some people using the Texas Vaccines For Children program for low cost vaccinations may not qualify any more.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Every two years, the City of Amarillo adopts new tax abatement guidelines for reinvestment zones, and Tuesday, City Commissioners did that, with only minor changes.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Some hunters in the Texas Panhandle are illegally dumping the carcasses of hogs and deer onto the side of the road and onto people's property.

Monday, May 16, 2011  Vatican tells bishops to report sex abuse but non-binding guidelines fall short of US norms

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  New guidelines emphasize timely teen vaccinations.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  HIgh speed chase guidelines checked into after chase ends in wreck in Amarillo.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  As parents race to the store's to buy those precious Christmas toys for their kids. It's important to take note of safety issues.

Monday, October 25, 2010  Amarillo Police warn parents and kids about Halloween safety.

Monday, October 18, 2010  New guidelines out Monday switch up the steps for CPR, telling rescuers to start with hard, fast chest presses before giving mouth-to-mouth.

Thursday, May 27, 2010  A new study confirms increased risk of melanoma associated with tanning beds

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  Three Democrats vying for a spot on the State Board of Education are vowing to work to undo partisan changes made to social studies curriculum if they're elected to the board in November.