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Sunday, May 19, 2013  Amarillo's Tejano DJ Allstarz came together to host a benefit dance Sunday evening for Ashlee Trevino and her family.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Parents have your kids been sleeping in and lounging around the house playing video games and watching TV this Spring Break?

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Spring Break has arrived. The kids are out of school and ready for fun. Here's a few ideas, practicing parents:

Monday, March 11, 2013  The Don Harrington Discovery Center and Amarillo Bulls teamed up Monday afternoon to promote education during spring break.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  The Don Harrington Discover Center has a few events scheduled to "ward off spring break boredness."

Thursday, March 07, 2013  March 8, 2013 through March 17, 2013 the Texas Department of Public Safety will increase DWI patrols for the Spring Break period. These patrols will focus on high-risk areas where alcohol related wrecks are the most frequent. The increased patrols to target intoxicated drivers are funded through a DPS grant

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Animals greet visitors during school break

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Just in case you are still looking for a good spring break idea -- there are still several days to go -- why not consider a "staycation"? The Ambassador Hotel tells us it is offering spring break packages for families in the Panhandle.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  When guests at the party next door number about 10,000 and the sound system is rock-concert quality, the available options are to flee, adjust or enjoy the spectacle.

Monday, March 12, 2012  It is a tough week for some of you parents.  What are some good things to get your kids involved with for Spring Break? Here is an idea -- The Amarillo Art Institute has some fun options for you and for them.

Monday, March 12, 2012  No books, no classes, no teachers doesn't mean kids have to put their brains on neutral this week.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Extra police officers are being deployed during this Spring Break holiday to ensure residents' safety on the road.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Spring breakers are once again being urged to avoid traveling to Mexico this year.

Sunday, March 20, 2011  Tourism officials up and down the Texas Gulf Coast report what appeared to be the biggest influx of spring-breakers in years on the Texas beaches.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Students at Hillside Christian Church are giving back to the community they love during spring break vacation.