Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Yesterday at 11:55 AM  State officials say the Texas unemployment rate has remained steady for the third straight month at 6.4 percent.

Yesterday at 9:58 AM  Here are the latest headlines from around the state.

Yesterday at 9:00 AM  A breakthrough on a new Texas budget could be for real this time.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The House is set to debate a plan to dramatically expand the number of charter schools allowed to operate in Texas - a sweeping proposal that's cleared the Senate but could face a tougher road in the lower chamber.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Gov. Rick Perry is holding a special ceremony to sign into law a proposal attempting to limit future wrongful convictions as the legislative session enters its final, frantic days.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A North Texas county sheriff says seven people remain unaccounted for after a massive tornado claimed six lives.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Vineyard Manor, off 12th and Polk, reopened Wednesday afternoon to residents of Amarillo. The 3-story building will be used for commercial business and affordable housing. They received help from the City of Amarillo and the Center City of Amarillo in financing the project.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ordered a hearing to address allegations raised in an appeal from a woman sent to death row for the 1996 robbery and slaying of an 80-year-old Amarillo man at his apartment.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A former first-responder in the Central Texas town devastated by a deadly plant explosion is to appear in court on allegations that he possessed materials for a pipe bomb.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  An advocacy group says only two-thirds of Texans who may be eligible for food stamp assistance received the benefits in 2011.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The House is considering asking voters to approve term limits for future officeholders - which could send a message to Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Texas Department of Transportation and law enforcement agencies around Texas are joining forces for the 12th annual "Click It or Ticket Campaign".

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A contentious bill requiring politically active nonprofits to make the names of major donors public is on the verge of clearing the Texas Legislature.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Obama Administration is offering incentives for the implementation of electronic health records, or Meaningful Use, in medical offices. Texas State Senate Bill 166 is also proposing that physicians be allowed to use a driver's license to obtain personal information.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Texas paramedic who helped evacuate people on the night of the deadly fertilizer plant explosion in West has been arrested and charged with possessing a destructive device.