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3 minutes ago  The Amarillo Tea Party Patriots invited president of Empower Texans, Michael Sullivan to their monthly meeting Tuesday to discuss what he discovered at the legislative session.

Today at 5:57 PM  The Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council hosted their bi-monthly event "What's on Tap?" at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum.

Today at 8:35 AM  After a year of renovations, the Downtown Women’s Center opened the doors to its ABBA House Monday for women recovering from addiction.

Yesterday at 5:02 PM  Firearms and ammunition could soon be coming to Canyon ISD schools. On June 17, 2013, the school board will consider allowing campus officers to store the items on school property.

Yesterday at 3:40 PM  From the Panhandle's home for good news and great mornings, Chef Bud Andersen's recipe for Summer Shrimp.

Yesterday at 11:30 AM  Amarillo's Jason Cunningham is hoping for a second opportunity to play in the NFL.  Hear what Jason said about his chances of signing with an NFL team for training camp and watch what happens when he challenges Daybreak's Anthony Pittman to a field goal kicking competition.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  A group from the United Kingdom decided they wanted to do something to show their support for the Boston Marathon bombing victims and what better way than by running across America.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  It was nearly a month ago that a tornado passed through the city of Moore, Oklahoma and destroyed everything in its path. However, efforts to help those victims are still continuing for Panhandle residents. Mudd Rack hosted a fundraising benefit to help raise money for those that had lost everything.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  The 2013 Juneteenth Celebrations kicked off Saturday with the very first Juneteenth Youth Gospel Explosion.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  After a long wait of anticipation, the Amarillo Color Run did not disappoint.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Women shopping at United Supermarket Saturday received more than just your typical groceries and toiletries. All month long, the Breast Center For Excellence is teaming up with United Supermarkets to provide women with breast cancer screenings.