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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  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.

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

Monday, May 06, 2013  Amarillo Mayor Paul Harpole and City Commissioner Dr. Brian Eades explain why the city doesn't have offer a recycling service to local residents.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  As early voting throughout the Panhandle is underway, the debate continues on whether restaurants should be allowed to serve liquor to customers.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Early voters in Amarillo faced petitioners outside City Hall as the 2013 election season began.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The U.S. Supreme Court honored the 4th Amendment, stating sobriety blood tests must require warrants, and uphold the ban on unreasonable searches. They also ruled that some emergencies would be the exception, not the rule, in ordinary drunk driving cases.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Senate Bill 612 proposes a drug screening and testing eligibility requirement for certain elected officials.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Bushland Independent School District is one of several school districts in the area that are asking voters to pass a bond issue next month. That one is for $8.5 million.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  While $16 Million in AISD fund reserves were approved last fall for additional classrooms and renovations to 6 Amarillo schools , the school board is proposing a $99.45 Million bond to serve additional needs.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The City of Amarillo 2012 Popular Annual Financial Report shows that public safety and water and sewage are amongst the top expenses for the city's budget.