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Thursday, May 30, 2013  Taxes in Oldham County are on their way down thanks to wind energy investments from companies like Xcel Energy. Residents' tax rates dropped by at least 20 cents since the beginning of 2013.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Working moms are now main breadwinners in a record 40 percent of US households with children

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Juan's Project, Juan's Project Complete, Juan's Project Mission, Juan's home, Juan Gallegos, Amarillo Community, Community Project

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The Panhandle Spirit is alive and well in this story of a few good men who had the idea to re-do their dear friend Juan's house, in an effort to lighten his load and let him relax while he heals.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Women's groups hit administration for appealing order lifting age limits on morning-after pill

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Impact Futures hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday evening to discuss the issues of underage drinking in Amarillo.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  It's time you meet Juan, Magen, and Mason as they experience the Panhandle Spirit firsthand and how you can help in this worthwhile endeavor.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Texas Department of Transportation reopened the Cherry Avenue overpass off U.S. 87/287 Friday morning. The Willow Creek overpass will be closed for construction starting Monday morning.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Texas State House has passed HB 166, which would create the Timothy Cole Exoneration Review Commission.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Concerned Citizens of Curry and Roosevelt Counties will present arguments against the pipeline project in a town hall meeting Thursday night in Portales.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Gayla Brumfield, the Chairperson of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority says blasting for phase one of the Ute Lake project, which will be construction on an intake structure, should begin after the first of next month.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Amarillo Fly Guys helps wounded veterans deal with emotional and physical scars through fly fishing activities.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The Texas Water Development Board drafted a list of "Potential Priority State Water Plan Projects" for lawmakers as early as January, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Universities, theaters in 4 cities to join in creating new theatrical productions on Civil War

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The Houston and Dallas mayors have told lawmakers that they support a proposed $2 billion fund to finance water projects across the state.