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            <title><![CDATA[Toot'n Totum donates $10,000 to Oklahoma relief]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrea Flores]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 May 2013 12:42:08 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Toot'n Totum has announced their donation to victims of Oklahoma tornadoes that have ripped through the state. They're also encouraging Panhandle residents to join them in their efforts to provide relief for thousands.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Citychurch prepares for bicycle lunch delivery]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrea Flores]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 May 2013 18:24:33 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Citychurch of Amarillo prepares for their annual Fill the Bag and Feed a Child program. Each year, the church helps feed local kids in need by biking lunch deliveries around Amarillo.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Do sunscreen SPF ratings really mean anything?]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Are consumers ready to spend more?]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 May 2013 05:20:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Homer's Backyard Ball kicks off]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lindsey Stiner]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[One of Amarillo's biggest parties kicks off tomorrow, and that's Homer's Backyard Ball. It's been going strong for 16 years in Travis Homer's own backyard.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Amarillo Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Connection 2013]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrea Flores]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 May 2013 17:55:57 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Hundreds of business and Panhandle residents gathered in the Civic Center Thursday afternoon for the 2013 Business Connection. The yearly event is hosted by the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Amarillo gas prices jump 20 cents]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chelo Rivera]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 May 2013 16:43:02 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[According to AAA Fuel Gauge Report, Amarillo gas prices have jumped from $3.39 per gallon to $3.59 per gallon.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dumas Jr High P.E.P progam inspires students]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lindsey Stiner]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 May 2013 16:20:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Dumas Jr. High School student council is setting an example for its student body with the Peers Empowering Peers program.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vineyard Manor reopens in downtown Amarillo]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrea Flores]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 May 2013 18:10:35 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Studying CSCOPE Part 3]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[http://www.connectamarillo.com/news/money/story.aspx?id=897296]]></link>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lindsey Stiner]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 May 2013 22:00:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Texas legislature is stepping in and making sure oversight is better when it comes to CSCOPE.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Studying CSCOPE Part 2]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lindsey Stiner]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 May 2013 22:00:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[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?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Studying CSCOPE Part 1]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lindsey Stiner]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[CSCOPE is a controversial curriculum system that is sweeping into more and more Texas Schools.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Panhandle Spirit: Auctioneer donates CD sales to children of veterans]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 May 2013 22:05:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Job indecision leads this young lady into the family business.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Atmos overcharges being reimbursed to customers]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brandon Carpenter]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 May 2013 08:50:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[An accidental overcharge to customers has Atmos Energy paying back and any fees.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Road to Recycling: Recycle-friendly residents and businesses]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[http://www.connectamarillo.com/news/money/story.aspx?id=895199]]></link>
            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrea Flores]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 May 2013 12:50:05 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Residents and small businesses around Amarillo are trying to reduce waste and increase recycling efforts throughout the city.]]></description>
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