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Thursday, October 04, 2012  The last thing Samuel Gibson expected to get for his birthday was a hug from mother, who has been stationed overseas for the last six months.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Eleven years later, the events of 9/11 still haunt first responders who lost their fellow brethren in one of the biggest attacks on the United States.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  The Alzheimer's Association's The Longest Day relay gives people around the world the chance to team up and give it their all for 16 hours, as patients with Alzheimer's give it their all every hour of every day.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  The Wings of Freedom Tour gives people all over the United States a chance to get up close and personal with World War II history.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Mesalands Community College may be a campus with fewer than 2,000 students, but to sculptors and other artists,  the annual iron pour is the biggest event of the year.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Hilltop Senior Citizens Association held a bake sale Saturday to raise funds that will continue to provide food to the elderly.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Actress/Producer Tea Leoni visited with the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce this week to discuss filming a movie in Amarillo this fall.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  What began thousands of years ago as a holiday to honor the Christian martyr Valentinus has developed into a holiday that screams flowers, balloons and candy.

Saturday, February 04, 2012  More than 1,000 people shined their boots and put on the bling to head to Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser Denim and Diamonds Saturday night.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Amarillo Animal Control officials and the president of Texas Panhandle Pet Savers traveled to Austin last November to visit the new municipal shelter and get ideas on how to improve the lives of the animals in the Texas Panhandle.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  County receives $1,200.00 dollars per day, every day since the deadline has been missed

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  According to a new study by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Texas auto premiums are among the highest in the country.

Sunday, January 29, 2012  God of Wonders Fellowship hosted a fundraiser Saturday and Sunday not only to benefit the children's ministry at the church, but to offer products for couples since Valentine's Day is just around the corner.

Sunday, January 29, 2012  The title match between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal lasted five hours and 53 minutes, 59 minutes longer than the previous grand slam record.

Sunday, January 29, 2012  The Randal High School Chemistry Club presented the scientific effects of different elements at Region 16 Saturday.