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Monday, May 27, 2013  Memorial Day is national holiday marked to remember the brave men and women who died while serving our country and also marks the unofficial start to the summer. Amarillo residents have been out celebrating the holiday all weekend long.

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

Monday, April 15, 2013  Legal pot draws tourists to Colorado and Washington for 4/20

Sunday, March 31, 2013  Local eateries prepare for breakfast rush on Easter Sunday since the holiday is not just known for services and Easter bunnies, but also Easter morning breakfast traditions.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  As the city of Amarillo gets ready to paint the town green for St. Patrick's Day Sunday, local businesses are also preparing for the big day.

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

Monday, January 21, 2013  50 years have passed since Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I have a dream" speech and the people of Amarillo continue to honor his legacy and remember his dream.

Monday, January 14, 2013  APD Detectives link two robberies to same man.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  The Amarillo Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired Saturday afternoon near the Holiday Inn at I-40 and Ross.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  From Dec. 21, 2012 through New Year's Eve Amarillo Police made eight arrests for DUI, two for Possession of Marijuana and one for Possesion of Meth.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The average number of people seeking unemployment benefits over the past month fell to the lowest level since March 2008, a sign that the job market is healing.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  An enormous storm system that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the Deep South began punching its way toward the Northeast on Wednesday, slowing holiday travel.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Hazardous road conditions lead Amarillo drivers to use caution while driving this Christmas holiday.