Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Monday, May 13, 2013  CSCOPE is a controversial curriculum system that is sweeping into more and more Texas Schools.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Students at Highland Park have won top honors for their art work at State Competition. In fact, one piece will remain at the State Capitol.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  School districts are stepping away from the traditional liaison officer, and opting to establish their own police departments, separate from its city.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Confusion surrounds the MLK holiday as some school districts hold classes, others hold teacher workshops, or take the day off.

Friday, June 15, 2012  It's never-ending challenge for schools, staying ahead of technology. Highland Park Independent School District believes it has an answer when it comes to iPads.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Pinocchio's Arm, rockets and Rube Goldberg experiments were among the entertainment for judges Tuesday at Highland Park School.

Saturday, February 11, 2012  While many kids are testing their physical abilities on the basketball court, others tested their math and science skills at West Texas A&M University Saturday.

Thursday, November 24, 2011  Highland Park's FCA students are asking you to give the gift of warmth this holiday season.

Friday, November 18, 2011  We all know, in an atmosphere of budget cuts, our school districts must stretch every one of their dollars. But the Amarillo Highland Park Education Foundation is easing some of that stress by giving teachers grants to help buy supplies and programs.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Highland Park Elementary will celebrate Red Ribbon Week this year with a different theme each day, each to teach kids to say no to drugs.

Friday, September 16, 2011  Details from the Financial Allocation Study of Texas or FAST are in. They look at academic progress and spending at school districts and campuses, but one school district says those results are flawed.

Sunday, August 14, 2011  Former high school football players now have the opportunity to relive the glory days for one night thanks to a new organization.

Sunday, January 09, 2011  A look at the weather for 2010, which not only broke record rainfall totals in July but some other records were also broken this year.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  One of the areas that was hit the hardest was Highland Park, 11 inches of rain dumped down in a short period of time, causing major flooding at the elementary school.

Thursday, July 08, 2010  The entire Highland Park community, and staff rallied together to get the mess caused by Wednesday night's downpour cleaned up.