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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Cyclists gathered together Wednesday for the ninth annual Ride of Silence to honor cyclists that have lost their lives on public roadways.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Construction of a water main on Crockett and Bowie Street is expected to cause minor delays on southwest 46th Avenue over the next few weeks. Motorists are advised to use caution in the areas during the construction work.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Share The Road invites riders to take part in this year’s Ride of Silence Wednesday night.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

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.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Texas Senate is reviewing the Railroad Commission and considering a name change for the agency that now has very little to do with railroads.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Amarillo drivers have been complaining about the road construction on Hillside Road and on SW 58th for months.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Once loath to even touch the massive cash reserves in the state's Rainy Day Fund, the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature now appears ready to make a big grab.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  TxDOT Update: I-40 is still closed from the Oklahoma state line to the New Mexico state line and will remain closed until further notice from DPS (except for within the Amarillo city limits)

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Lingering winter weather in the Texas Panhandle has left some roads and schools closed a day after a blizzard dumped 17 inches of snow in the Amarillo area.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Road closures have forced many traveling to take shelter as they wait for the roads to clear up.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Snow storms are affecting most of the viewing area and officials are warning everyone to stay home if at all possible. People all over town have been getting ready to prepare for the storm.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  The Sand Drag is back again and thousands of people were at the Canadian River for the festivities. But new restrictions on places like Rosita Flats might affect future events like this.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Snowstorm promising messy Upper Midwest commute after shuttering Missouri airports, blanketing Kansas

Friday, February 08, 2013  Some panhandle people are wrestling with what allegations against Stanley Marsh 3 means for one of his imprints in Amarillo.