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Monday, February 11, 2013  Thousands of Texans call the city of Amarillo home. With county lines dividing the city, residents can find the perfect mix of both the vibrant downtown vicinity in Potter County, and even a quiet suburban area in Randall. According to the Amarillo Police Department, crime rates are down five percent. But depending which side of county lines you fall under, that may determine what type of crime your neighborhood is fighting.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Funding for victim’s assistance programs across Texas has been down. It has been increasingly difficult for non-profit organizations to find backing. Without state funding and support from other sources, victims like Carrie-Anne O’Driscoll wouldn’t have been able to receive the help that she so desperately needed.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Family Support Services hosts Tree of Angels ceremony to honor victims of violent crimes.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  With a homicide investigation and four robberies and other crimes happening this weekend in Amarillo, it's been one of the busiest for the police department in quite some time. So why the increase in crime?

Monday, September 13, 2010  Violent crime is down in New Mexico, a trend that also is being seen in much of the nation.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  Houston police say violent crimes have dropped in 2010, compared to a year ago.