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Saturday, May 11, 2013  Amarillo residents went out and voted in Saturday’s election to support issues that were important to them.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  KB Recycling and Republic Services explain the services they offer to Amarillo residents, in place of a city-wide recycling program from the city of Amarillo.

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

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The cell phone ordinance has been in effect for almost three weeks now. Yet residents still question why there is even a cell phone ban?

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The City of Amarillo and American Traffic Solutions renew 5-year contract for red light cameras.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  After nearly taking his own life while on synthetic drugs, Brandon Gibbs speaks out about the dangers of the substance.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  New Mexico holds local elections.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Amarillo Police Department releases statistics for 2012 crime rates at Amarillo city commission meeting.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Say goodbye to the old fashion neighborhood watches. Amarillo residents are using social media to help keep an eye on their community.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  City commissioners re-enter race for City of Amarillo commissioner seat.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  City Commissioners approved a grant that will match fundraising efforts for WT Enterprise Center expansion project.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  A new petition has been posted online to try and make the commission reverse its decision, allowing voters to have the final say.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  They're considered a nuisance to many in Amarillo -- those red light cameras. Amarillo City Commissioners met Tuesday to discuss the possibility of adding more of those cameras around town.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  If all goes according to plan, citizens of Amarillo will not be paying more in property taxes over the next year.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Many people in Amarillo feel texting and driving bans in school zones are not enough- they want texting and driving banned completely.