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Friday, May 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  As early voting throughout the Panhandle is underway, the debate continues on whether restaurants should be allowed to serve liquor to customers.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Steven Edward Boyd, 28, was charged for the Feb. 4, 2013 armed robbery of Texas Liquors. Boyd was charged with aggravated robbery while he was in custody at the Randall County Jail on another robbery charge in connection with the robbery of First Bank Southwest.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Sherman County residents have been waiting since they first turned into a wet county in November of last year for alcohol to be sold within their towns.

Friday, July 20, 2012  The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has begun the process of putting alcohol permits and renewals online for business owners to access.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Portales voters approved Sunday restaurant alcohol sales by a narrow margin in a referendum Tuesday. The final total was 311-278 for allowing sales of alcohol on Sunday at local restaurants.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Local and State Election Results

Thursday, May 12, 2011  The Texas House has passed a ban on making and selling malt liquor containing stimulants, including caffeine and ginseng.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  One Amarillo resident has become concerned with the homeless community that is hanging around Ellwood Park, and says she would like the city commissioners, police and the community to do something about it...

Monday, January 31, 2011  Could allowing liquor sales on Sunday really help Texas get out of the red? Some lawmakers think it could.

Sunday, May 02, 2010  Voters of Oldham County have an important election coming up, they'll be voting on a controversial school bond issue, but they'll also be voting on two separate alcohol issues as well.

Friday, March 19, 2010  If you're on a diet salad, fish and protein shakes might be in your fridge, but a new study suggests women could just enjoy an alcoholic drink.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010  People licensed for concealed handguns can take their weapons into restaurants serving beer and wine under a new state law.

Monday, February 15, 2010  New Mexicans licensed to carry a concealed handgun could legally go into some restaurants that sell beer and wine under a bill approved by the House.

Thursday, January 21, 2010  It has helped wake you up in Amarillo since 1992, but now Roasters coffee wants to help you relax in the evening.