Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Monday, November 19, 2012  In historic visit, Obama tells Myanmar US will befriend any nation that respects human rights

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Some Southeast Texas cheerleaders have been told to stop putting Bible verses on banners for high school football games.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A judge says cheerleaders at a Texas high school's football games can continue carrying banners that feature Bible verses for at least two more weeks.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Gov. Rick Perry says Texas A&M's move to the Southeastern Conference is good for the school and the state of Texas.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  One Amarillo park remains closed after a messy situation had City crews out during the weekend cleaning it up.

Monday, July 11, 2011  If you've been anywhere near the intersection of 3rd and Grand in Amarillo, you've seen the huge undertaking that's hogging the road.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  A fire in Moore County is now contained and the Texas forest Service is working to find out how many acres were burned.

Saturday, December 25, 2010  Storm heading to Washington area after bringing Christmas snow, travel woes to Southeast.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010  Officials are warning residents to stay inside after an explosion on an energy pipeline in southeast Texas.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  The Amarillo Parks and Recreation Commission met Tuesday to go over capital improvements for projects next year.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  After 3 long years of planning, Canyon's City Commission has given the go-ahead to a million dollar project to improve city parks.

Monday, May 10, 2010  The National Weather Service in west Texas has issued a red flag warning for extreme fire danger for southeastern New Mexico until mid evening Monday. Winds of 20 miles-an-hour or greater and low humidity led to the warning.

Monday, May 10, 2010  A high wind warning remains in effect for southeastern New Mexico Monday and the cities of Artesia and Carlsbad until 5 p.m.

Monday, April 26, 2010  The former director of the science program for Texas' public schools asked a federal appeals court Monday to revive a lawsuit over her firing for forwarding an e-mail about a forum opposed to teaching creationism.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  Four men are in custody on capital murder charges in the killing of a Fort Worth convenience store clerk during a holdup last week.