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Yesterday at 10:04 PM  The Amarillo Tea Party Patriots invited president of Empower Texans, Michael Sullivan to their monthly meeting Tuesday to discuss what he discovered at the legislative session.

Yesterday at 5:57 PM  The Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council hosted their bi-monthly event "What's on Tap?" at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum.

Yesterday at 4:54 PM  Tuesday the Amarillo City Commission voted to grant Western National Life/AIG $1-million dollars to bring a new division to Amarillo.

Yesterday at 10:39 AM  Amarillo Crime Stoppers needs your help to locate this suspect in this week's Crime of the Week.

Yesterday at 9:54 AM  The latest headlines from around the state.

Yesterday at 9:30 AM  Scott Green of Top of Texas Roofing has his hands full these days. He's not alone. Roofing companies are particularly busy since the destructive hail storm June 4th.

Yesterday at 9:00 AM  The number of people in New Mexico receiving disability payments through the Social Security system has exceeded even the increasing national trend.

Yesterday at 8:35 AM  After a year of renovations, the Downtown Women’s Center opened the doors to its ABBA House Monday for women recovering from addiction.

Yesterday at 7:50 AM  Atlanta radio program hosts fired for mocking former NFL player with Lou Gehrig's disease

Yesterday at 7:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Yesterday at 7:23 AM  During jury selection at George Zimmerman's trial for shooting Trayvon Martin, which is continuing for a seventh day Tuesday, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has been listening to testimony from voice recognition experts.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Firearms and ammunition could soon be coming to Canyon ISD schools. On June 17, 2013, the school board will consider allowing campus officers to store the items on school property.

Monday, June 17, 2013  From the Panhandle's home for good news and great mornings, Chef Bud Andersen's recipe for Summer Shrimp.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Amarillo's Jason Cunningham is hoping for a second opportunity to play in the NFL.  Hear what Jason said about his chances of signing with an NFL team for training camp and watch what happens when he challenges Daybreak's Anthony Pittman to a field goal kicking competition.

Monday, June 17, 2013  The Texas Attorney General has informed the City of Clarendon they may meet despite the resignations of three Aldermen in the last few days.