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Hunters help families in need through donation program

Area hunters can help the High Plains Food Bank and Clint & Sons assist families in need. The Hunters for the Hungry program provides processed deer meat to families across the Texas Panhandle, food bank spokeswoman Emily Bell said. → Read More

Political climate, holidays boost local gun sales

In the aftermath of a mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., Amarillo firearms vendors are seeing another uptick in sales. → Read More

Police search for drive-by suspects

Amarillo police are searching for suspects involved in a Friday afternoon drive-by in southeast Amarillo. Stephanie Valencia, who lives in the 4300 block of South Polk Street, said her boyfriend's younger brother, 17, was shot at in her front yard. → Read More

Holiday lights enchant crowds

Amarillo is in for spirited treats this holiday season with Christmas celebrations at Amarillo Botanical Gardens and Amarillo Zoo. The garden launched its Christmas Garden of Lights display this year with a record 300,000 lights. → Read More

Hundreds attend Catholic celebration

Dancers dressed in colorful costumes bounced and swayed to beating drums Sunday afternoon during the annual celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a Catholic festival attended by about 2,000 people . A procession began at 2 p.m. → Read More

Tradition meets competition at tamale cook-off

Hispanic traditions were on full display Saturday during the seventh annual Tamale Cook-Off at Amigos, 3300 E. Interstate 40. "It's a cultural item for us," said Raymond Gaitan, Amigos store director. → Read More

Trailer destroyed in accidental fire

A trailer was severely damaged by a fire Friday afternoon near East Interstate 40. No injuries were reported. About 4:55 p.m. → Read More

Police: 14 vehicles damaged at Outback Steakhouse in wreck

A day after a tractor-trailer smashed into Outback Steakhouse, police are piecing together information about the crash that caused major property damage to the restaurant at 7101 W. Interstate 40. → Read More

Jury summons phone scam strikes again

Potter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of phone scams related to failing to appear on a jury summons. PCSO was notified of the old phone scam going around again, officials said in a Saturday news release. → Read More

Authorities urge caution as ice sticks around

Meteorologist are advising motorists to drive carefully through the slick and icy roads covering the Texas Panhandle. → Read More

Former mayor remembered as strong, visionary leader

Family and friends remembered former Amarillo mayor Keith Adams as a visionary leader with strong opinions after learning of his death over the weekend. Adams passed away Saturday at the age of 75 surrounded by family in Dallas. Born in Pampa on Sept. → Read More