Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Monday, May 20, 2013  While kids are counting down the days until their summer break, parents may have some difficulty trying to figure out what they are going to do to keep their kids busy. Luckily, there are many summer camps in Amarillo to help keep their kids productive.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  UPDATE: APD has confirmed that the suspect has come out of the residence in the 3500 block of Danbury. According to APD the suspect came out of the residence on his own. We will have full coverage as details continue to be released.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Former Amarillo Mayor Debra McCartt and her brother, Toot ‘n Totum CEO Greg Mitchell are the 2013 Inductees into the 39th Annual Sandie Hall of Fame.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Saturday Pantex hosted their annual High School Science Bowl at West Texas A&M University.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The High Plains Food Bank hit the road Friday afternoon to Memphis with their mobile pantry.

Friday, November 02, 2012  This may just look like three kids killing time, knocking a ball around...but their friendship is so much more.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  The heat is definitely on the Amarillo area and while most of us are trying to stay out of the sun, a few just can't escape it -- like construction crews.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Will property taxes be going up to support Amarillo College?

Thursday, May 31, 2012  A dedication ceremony was held Wednesday morning to unveil a historical marker at the location that once was the old Amarillo High School.

Friday, March 02, 2012  A former Amarillo elementary school teacher has been indicted by a Randall County Grand Jury on two counts of indecency with a child.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Despite Amarillo being the "Helium Capital of the World," helium is in limited supply like so many other natural resources.

Friday, February 03, 2012  A wanted fugitive was caught after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase through parts of East Amarillo Friday afternoon, Texas Department of Public Safety said.

Friday, February 03, 2012  The Amarillo Independent School District is soon going to have to pay a hefty price for Tascosa High School athletes to be able to travel to games next year.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help finding a man who they say drove up to a teenager at Amarillo High School and exposed himself.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Two people are now behind bars after eluding police through an Amarillo neighborhood Tuesday morning.