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Friday, February 01, 2013  State funding for colleges and universities has decreased in the past couple of years.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Federal officials say operators of small nonfarm businesses in 207 Texas counties still recovering from drought can seek low-interest federal disaster loans.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Many economists agree Amarillo's economy is better than much of the country, and the farmers in the Texas Panhandle have played a big role in keeping the area on the charts.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Opportunity Plan, Inc. is a non-profit organization, run solely on donor money. Its purpose is to give financial aid to students from the Texas Panhandle and South Plains.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  High school graduation is almost here and many students are making plans for their future. Some are even asking the question, is higher education worth the costs?

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Political stakes rise in fight over student loans as both sides see chance to show priorities

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  They agree: Obama, Romney push to extend reduced student loan rates; eyes on young voters

Friday, March 23, 2012  When student loan debt exceeded the total outstanding credit card debt in the U.S. for the first time in 2010, some decided something needed to be done.That's why U.S. House Representative Hansen Clarke of Michigan decided to propose the Student Loan Forgiveness Act.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Obama pushes the question: What are students, taxpayers getting for their college dollars?

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  The City of Amarillo has had a tough time over the years with some tricky flooding in parts of town, and it says it doesn't always have the funds to fix those problem areas.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  2011 was a rough year for the Texas Panhandle, but better news this new year for farmers and ranchers who lost a lot to the wildfires of last summer.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Real estate agents say Amarillo has a reputation for more affordable homes, and that combined with record low-interest rates can satisfy home buyers.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  College prices up again as public universities pass state budget cuts on to customers

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Most jobs these days require employees to have a four year college degree, meaning more people are enrolling into college, and that has resulted in Americans now owing more on student loans than on credit cards.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Since 1965, Texas voters have approved several amendments authorizing $1.86 billion in bonds for low interest student loans. But now, there's only about $275 million left.