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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.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Tosha Villa said her son was bullied to the point where he switched school districts. She said he received threatening and violent "going away" cards from multiple students.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Texas Department of Transportation reopened the Cherry Avenue overpass off U.S. 87/287 Friday morning. The Willow Creek overpass will be closed for construction starting Monday morning.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission and the American Red Cross prepare for a potential hazmat threat after the deadly explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Live Press Conference from West, Texas.

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  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.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Kayla Bradley sais her husband, a military veteran with PTSD, was denied access to a local Toot'n Totum convenience store after he tried to enter with a service dog. Toot'n Totum said the man voluntarily left after being questioned by the store manager.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Hispanic residents in Texas could benefit from Medicaid expansion more than any other racial group, according to a study from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The Texas Prevention Impact Index shows a steady decline in substance abuse and bullying, and increase in school safety, since 2006.