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Friday, May 03, 2013  Nearly $300,000 has been donated so far to a fund for residents of a Central Texas town decimated by a fertilizer plant explosion.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Residents of Texas town ready to start recovery from plant blast as soon as authorities allow

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Amarillo Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs (ARAD) is the first 30-day outpatient program in Amarillo.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Friday, January 04, 2013  A $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims, which amounts to just a down payment on a multibillion aid commitment, is expected to be approved by the House on Friday.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  A Central Texas city has started a yearlong pilot program for curbside collection of compost.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Obama is mounting a public campaign to build support and leverage in the negotiations.

Monday, November 26, 2012  White House: Threat of tax hikes could lower consumer spending during holiday season

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Slow economic recovery forces Thanksgiving travelers to make sacrifices, rely on relatives

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  US builders start construction on new homes at fastest pace in more than 4 years last month

Friday, October 05, 2012  Romney says 7.8 percent unemployment 'is not what a real recovery looks like'

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Tuesday, July 31, 2012  From providing food, clothing and shelter to the homeless, one group in Amarillo is doing more to help produce healthy, productive citizens.