Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

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

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Texas A&M Agrilife researchers predict how the hard freeze could affect Panhandle winter wheat crops.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The Ogallala Aquifer Program hosted their 2013 workshop to promote the newest water efficiency programs and research.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The City of Amarillo recently renewed contracts with three of the biggest agriculture events to come to the Texas Panhandle, ensuring Amarillo's economy will continue to get a boost for the next three years.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The USDA Farm Service Agency has announced 34 counties in Texas have been authorized for emergency grazing use of the Conservation Reserve Program for the fiscal year 2013.

Friday, November 30, 2012  New blend of ethanol fuel, E15, has many concerned over the future of their vehicles.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Producers were hoping to have an answer as to when the Farm Bill debate would come to a close, but it is looking like that debate will continue until Spring.

Monday, November 19, 2012  What are you eating, and where does it come from? Was it farmed organically or conventionally… and what does that even mean? Is it safe to eat?

Friday, November 16, 2012  Thanksgiving is less than a week away, but students at one local school got to celebrate early.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Many economists agree Amarillo's economy is better than much of the country, and the farmers in the Texas Panhandle have played a big role in keeping the area on the charts.

Friday, October 12, 2012  T-STEM is a program that's helping give Kelton ISD students hands on learning, instead of using textbooks