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Friday, June 14, 2013  Residents in Pampa will soon be able to purchase alcohol on Sundays after the city repealed an ordinance last week banning it's sale.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A retired veteran with a history of heat strokes has gone 5 days without air conditioning at his Amarillo apartment. He claims his Lighthouse Apartments managers are doing little to fix it.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A few students at Dumas Junior High school have made history, becoming the first team to advance to the National Science Bowl.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Survey revelas that U.S. private employers added 135,000 jobs in May

Sunday, June 02, 2013  After being canceled due to flooding last year, the only twenty-four hour mountain and road bike event in the country is being held at Palo Duro Canyon and it’s to raise money for a great cause

Sunday, June 02, 2013  As part of a mutual aid network, Xcel Energy is sending employees to El Reno, Oklahoma to help restore power.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Assiter Auctioneers hosted day 2 of their storage unit auction in Amarillo Thursday. Collectors from across the Panhandle tried their luck at bidding for unclaimed units.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Taxes in Oldham County are on their way down thanks to wind energy investments from companies like Xcel Energy. Residents' tax rates dropped by at least 20 cents since the beginning of 2013.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Randall High School has a new honor to celebrate. For the first time in its history, its One Act team are state champions.

Monday, May 27, 2013  While most of the nation had the day off to pause and remember the sacrifices made by our service men and women, Amarillo Independent School District was in session.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  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.

Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Friday, May 17, 2013  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.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Dumas Jr. High School student council is setting an example for its student body with the Peers Empowering Peers program.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  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.