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Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Westover Park Junior High School students are stepping up to give back to some sick patients in our area by raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Ben Affleck's "Argo" earned him best motion picture drama and director honors at Sunday night's ceremony.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Vice President Joe Biden to meet with NRA as gun violence taskforce nears deadline.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  'Lincoln,' 'Les Miserables, 'Life of Pi' lead nominations for British Academy Film Awards.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Story updated with video: The group's top lobbyist, Wayne LaPierre, said at a Washington news conference that, quote, "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."

Thursday, December 06, 2012  It's been a long, strange trip for marijuana. Here's a look at its history.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  The Salvation Army and Martha's Home serve deserving Amarillo residents for Thankgiving dinner.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  An expert witness says the poorest school districts in Texas tax at a rate that is 7.8 percent higher than the state's wealthiest districts but receive 35 percent less in per student funding.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  In year of severe drought, farmers say pumpkin crop looks like rare, smashing success

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Eleven years later, the events of 9/11 still haunt first responders who lost their fellow brethren in one of the biggest attacks on the United States.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Thousands of puppies spend time inside the Amarillo Panhandle Humane Society, and many never get out due to a virus that can be costly to treat.

Friday, July 27, 2012  FACT CHECK: Claims that treaty would curb US gun rights are overblown

Thursday, April 19, 2012  Firefighters were still on the scene Wednesday of the huge blaze that burned in east Amarillo Tuesday night. Although no injuries were reported due to the fire, officials say it was a dangerous scene made worse by one large factor -- the onlookers.