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Saturday, May 11, 2013  Amarillo residents went out and voted in Saturday’s election to support issues that were important to them.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Amarillo Mayor Paul Harpole and City Commissioner Dr. Brian Eades explain why the city doesn't have offer a recycling service to local residents.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The race for Amarillo mayor is heating up, as Mayor Paul Harpole faces a new opponent.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Whether it's coke or sweet tea, it's not unusual to see someone drinking from a 44 ounce cup. But New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg thinks those super-sized sugary drinks are one super-sized problem.

Saturday, May 19, 2012  Amarillo Mayor Paul Harpole has been working for almost a year on the anti-graffiti campaign. And now, it is all starting to come together.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Some people think graffiti is art. But, most think it's an eye-sore and makes the community look bad. "It is a big problem," said Blair Harris, with Amarillo's anti-graffiti campaign. "It costs a lot of money to clean it up. It causes a lot of damage and of course it just looks bad. So, it gives the impression that we aren't concerned with the neighborhoods where you see it." Mayor Paul Harpole and the anti-graffiti committee are working together to rid our area of it.

Monday, January 23, 2012  We may be more than halfway through January but Sunday, hundreds of folks in Amarillo gathered to celebrate the Vietnamese New Year -- the Year of the Dragon.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Parents and toddlers packed into the amarillo college concert hall theatre this evening to see Parents Choice Gold award winning PBS KIDS sensation "Mr. Steve".

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  A group of neighbors, hoping there's strength in numbers, gathered to talk about keeping their neighborhood clean and they learned more about doing that by fighting graffiti.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  Commissioners praised some citizens and questioned the statements of others, but when the smoke cleared, they passed a resolution approving the projects five-zero, unanimously.

Friday, August 12, 2011  The Golden Spread Council of the Boy Scouts of America is hosting the 9th Annual Sporting Clays Classic at Camp Don Harrington on Saturday.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Drive down just about any street and you'll see it on buildings, junction boxes and signs.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  An important measure was passed today by Amarillo City Commissioners that is designed to bring more jobs to Amarillo.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Tell us your thoughts: Do you think the City of Amarillo should implement mandatory water restrictions?

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Another person files paperwork to run for mayor in the city's upcoming elections.