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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Dumas Jr. High School student council is setting an example for its student body with the Peers Empowering Peers program.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Texas legislature is stepping in and making sure oversight is better when it comes to CSCOPE.

Monday, May 13, 2013  We're now getting to the controversy surrounding the curriculum management system. Why have state leaders, educators and even parents been up-in-arms over it?

Monday, May 13, 2013  CSCOPE is a controversial curriculum system that is sweeping into more and more Texas Schools.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Job indecision leads this young lady into the family business.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Residents and small businesses around Amarillo are trying to reduce waste and increase recycling efforts throughout the city.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Amarillo College is the lead agency for the Texas School Ready grant. But officials there say, students entering kindergarten are anything but ready.

Friday, May 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on

Sunday, April 28, 2013  It's time you meet Juan, Magen, and Mason as they experience the Panhandle Spirit firsthand and how you can help in this worthwhile endeavor.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Students at Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Center are doing something cool to educate us about hunger. They're partnering with Snack Pak 4 Kids in doing that.

Monday, April 15, 2013  April 15th marks Tax Day 2013, the last day to file for the IRS filing period. Amarillo residents rushed to local tax accountants and CPAs to finish last-minute returns.