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Monday, December 24, 2012  Spending the holidays alone? Whether you're away from loved ones or don't have anything to do, here are a few things you can do on Christmas day.

Monday, December 24, 2012  It looks a lot like Christmas in Senegal, where 95 percent of the 12.8 million residents are Muslim. Even the Grande Mosquee, a mosque that dominates the city's skyline, is aglow in holiday lights.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The Department of Public safety has announced that it will increase its DWI patrol for Christmas and New Year's thanks to a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation, DPS said in a news release.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Texas troopers have increased their patrols to watch for drunken drivers over the holiday period through Jan. 1.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  One Amarillo woman woke up to her worst nightmare. Jan Sullivan woke up in the middle of the night to a man breaking into her home. Although night time burglaries are uncommon in this area, this crime shed light on the real issue of burglaries here in Amarillo.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Community takes advantage of ‘National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month’ by giving dogs a new home.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  Many parents of our soldiers would love nothing more than to get their service man or woman home for the holidays, and Tuesday one Panhandle mom got just that.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  The holiday season is here and with it, an increased need for blood. That's why the Coffee Memorial Blood Center is hosting a blood drive Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Not everyone feels it is the most wonderful time of the year and, for some, the holidays cause more pain than pleasure.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Most people don't think twice before wishing someone a "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays", but it's those two phrases that have sparked some debate across the country.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  You can almost smell the turkey now, and the stuffing and the pumpkin pie, but with the holidays come situations that can be tricky and a little dangerous.

Sunday, November 20, 2011  With the holiday travel season upon us we are all keeping our eyes on the price of a good ol' gallon of gas.

Monday, October 24, 2011  "Today, I can say that our troops in Iraq will definitely be home for the holidays." That was the announcement President Obama made to the nation on Friday.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Thanks to the drought the Panhandle has seen this year, pumpkins are in limited supply.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Woo-hoo! It's National Junk Food Day! Who knew?