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Moderate Dems pivotal in Saturday health care vote

WASHINGTON – Suitably opaque, Section 2006 takes up only a few dozen lines in a sweeping health care bill that runs to 2,074 pages.. More>>

Texans can check Web site for swine flu vaccine

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas health department is making a flu vaccine locator available on its Web site - TexasFlu.org - to help people find the vaccines for both seasonal flu and swine flu. More>>

Guidelines for cancer screening differ by group

Several doctors groups and advocacy groups set guidelines for cancer screening, and they update that advice periodically as new information emerges. More>>

Atty: Hospital hearing set for Fort Hood suspect

SAN ANTONIO – An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing in his hospital room on Saturday. More>>

New pap test guidelines: start later, have fewer

For the second time in a week, medical experts are revising the advice given women on cancer screenings. Now women are being told that they should get their first screening for cervical cancer -- including a Pap test -- at age 21. More>>

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Calls to the Amarillo Police Department for November 19th, 2009 More>>

FAA glitch causes widespread US air travel delays Video included

ATLANTA – Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months. More>>

Fugitive File: Laura Sena - turned herself in Friday morning Video included

Amarillo, TX - Laura Sena who was wanted for "forgery by passing" turned herself in to authorities on Friday morning. More>>

High airfares, low gas prices driving more people back on the road

Flying to mom’s house for the holidays is going to be a little trickier this year—and a whole lot more expensive. So if you're going to hit the road, here are some driving safety tips. More>>

Texas Wine Business Better with Age or Sour Grapes? Video included

Amarillo,TX-A new business industry is opening up in the panhandle, with it the hope of new jobs. More>>

Local Doctors Weigh in On Breast Cancer Controversy Video included

Amarillo, Texas - Local doctors are weighing in on the mammogram guideline controversy. More>>

Shaken Babies Make A Lot Of Cases For Prosecutors Video included

Amarillo, Texas - Shaken baby syndrome is leaving area children brain dead or even dead, and prosecutors say the cases are brought to them more often than you may think. More>>

Man Indicted For Shaking 4 Week Old Video included

Amarillo, Texas - 23 year old Ryan Howard was indicted in Randall County on Wednesday for two counts of injury to a child. More>>

TxDOT funding for local projects Video included

Millions of dollars of improvements are coming to Amarillo roadways. More>>

AP IMPACT: Gripes about swine flu vaccine abound

ATLANTA – When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right. More>>

TV ad seeks to recruit Arab-Americans to CIA

The CIA launches an ambitious outreach effort to communities the CIA deems critical to reducing the threat of terrorism in the U.S. More>>

Gates names West, Clark to lead Fort Hood review

WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Robert Gates named a former Army secretary and former Navy chief to review a broad range of Pentagon programs. More>>

Police Blotter for Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Calls to the Amarillo Police Department for November 17th, 2009 More>>

H1N1 Especially Worrisome For Kids With Asthma Video included

Amarillo, Texas - Children with asthma are on local doctors' radar because they are at such a high risk for developing the H1N1 flu. More>>

Police Blotter for Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Calls to the Amarillo Police Department for November 18th, 2009 More>>

Grinch! North Pole irked at end to Santa replies

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Starry-eyed children writing letters to the jolly man at the North Pole this holiday season likely won't get a response from Santa Claus or his helpers. More>>

Man Indicted For Forcing Child To Perform Sex Acts Video included

Amarillo, Texas - A man is headed to trial after being indicted on several charges involving forcing a child to perform sexual acts. More>>

Genital herpes may never go dormant

Herpes, the sexually transmitted disease that causes genital lesions, never truly goes into a dormant state, new research suggests. More>>

Mammography: what to do now?

When a U.S. government task force recommended that women wait until they're 50 to get their first mammogram to check for breast cancer, reaction was swift.But what will doctors who see female patients day after day suggest they do? More>>

Board Directors at war over "Texas". Video included

Amarillo, Texas - Several board members resigned today in protest over Anderson's firing. More>>

Langford Indicted On Several More Charges Video included

Amarillo, Texas - John Langford has been indicted on several more counts dealing with insurance fraud. More>>

Suspicious Lubbock Death Video included

Lubbock, TX - We now know the man found dead in Lubbock is from our area. Lubbock police responded to a call at The Boulders at Lake Ridge apartment complex this morning. More>>

Sunray Family in Lubbock Burn Unit After House Fire Video included

Sunray, Texas - A Sunray family is in the Lubbock Burn Unit after a gas heater sparked a blaze in their home. More>>

Pampa Home Burglary and Assault Video included

A Pampa man sits in jail this afternoon accused of burglarizing a Pampa home and stabbing the home owner. More>>

Former Hartley coach sentenced Video included

A former Hartley ISD teacher and coach will spend the next eight years in prison for indecency with a child. More>>

Police Blotter for Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Calls to the Amarillo Police Department for November 15th, 2009 More>>

Sexting -- Growing Trend in Amarillo Video included

Amarillo ISD hosted a free information session this evening to teach parents how to prevent their kids from sending sexually explicit photos over cell phones. More>>

Bell Helicopter to get money Video included

Amarillo, Texas - The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation is officially giving Bell Helicopter the money it has promised them. More>>

Texas' Poor Birth Grade

Amarillo, TX - Texas is officially among the worst states for premature births. The Lone Star State received an "F." More>>

Facebook Quizzes Could Put You In Danger Video included

Amarillo, Texas - You may be giving away personal information about yourself and not even know you're doing it. More>>

Former Vice President Cheney to endorse Hutchison

HOUSTON (AP) - Former Vice President Dick Cheney is stepping to the side of Republican U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. More>>

Texas A&M remembering fatal '99 bonfire collapse

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Texas A&M University is preparing to mark the 10th anniversary of the bonfire collapse that killed 12 people and injured 27. More>>

Dealing with H1N1 while in college Video included

Even if you haven’t caught the virus, it’s everywhere you turn. H1N1 is daily headline news. But before you hit the panic button, read this. More>>

AP source: NYC papers' circulation offices raided

NEW YORK – A law enforcement official says the New York Police Department raided circulation offices at some of the nation's largest newspapers as part of a union corruption probe. More>>

Airlines boost peak-day surcharges

Associated Press - November 17, 2009 1:35 PM ET DALLAS (AP) - It could cost you even more to travel next spring and summer. US Airways said Tuesday it will add a 5 percent surcharge to... More>>

Texas juvenile jail sex abuse trial postponed

Associated Press - November 17, 2009 1:15 PM ET ODESSA, Texas (AP) - A former Texas juvenile jail official won't face trial in a sexual abuse case until April. More>>

Guidelines delay start of mammograms to age 50, then every other year

Women don't need to start having mammograms to screen for breast cancer until they're 50, and they only need to have those exams every other year, new government guidelines suggest. More>>

Grupo Mexico again controls Asarco Video included

Amarillo, Texas - The battle for control of Asarco has apparently ended but the United Steelworkers are not happy. More>>

Hastings: Worst Is Over for Area Video included

AMARILLO, TEXAS - The Panhandle has already seen the worst of this recession - if one major employer and retail chain is any sign. More>>

Miami School Students Back in Class Video included

Amarillo, TX - All students at the Miami school are back in class. 6th through 12th grades are back in school a few days after elementary students. More>>

Langford and King Could Face Jail Time Video included

Amarillo, Texas - Two men charged with defrauding local residents out of millions are indicted by the Potter County Grand Jury. More>>

Stabbed Brother Will Live Video included

AMARILLO, TEXAS - The man who says his brother stabbed him is expected to live. More>>

TxDOT Contemplates Closing Some Picnic Areas Video included

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Amarillo, Texas - You could soon have to drive a little bit farther to find a picnic area to stop and rest on a long trip. More>>

Kentucky St. Accident Video included

An Amarillo woman is in serious condition after being hit by a car, while standing on her front porch. More>>

Online pharmacies: are they safe?

How do you know if obtaining prescriptions online is safe? Learn how to choose a reliable and accredited pharmacy on the Web. More>>

Man Hit & Killed By Car While Moving Cow He Hit Video included

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Carson County, Texas - The Carson County Sheriff's Office says a man was killed Saturday evening while moving a cow he hit out of the road. More>>

Lane Closures Video included

TxDOT has closed several lanes around Amarillo with work that should last though the week. More>>

Planning ahead for weather emergencies

Plan ahead for emergencies like hurricanes, snowstorms and power failures by putting together an "emergency kit." More>>

Medicare Part D: What to expect this open enrollment period

Seniors enrolled in private, standalone Medicare prescription drugs plans (PDP) could encounter significant changes this open enrollment period, began Sunday, November 15. More>>

Cops: Man Stabbed By Brother After Family Fight Video included

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Amarillo, Texas - A 17 year old is in the Randall County jail on allegations he stabbed his own brother. More>>

Recession intensifies GenX discontent at work

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CHICAGO (AP) -- They're antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work as their elders put off retirement. A good number of them are just waiting for the economy to pick up so they can hop to the next job, find something more fulfilling and get what they think they deserve. Oh, and they want work-life balance, too. More>>

Geeky 'tweeters' to report on space shuttle launch

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Fingers will be flying when space shuttle Atlantis blasts off Monday: About 100 of NASA's geekiest fans will be on hand, pecking away at iPhones, BlackBerrys, laptops and other Twittering gadgets. More>>

Chinese-Americans see Obama's trip in unique light

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As President Barack Obama visits China seeking to balance a seesawing relationship, Chinese-Americans embody the challenges facing the giants of East and West. More>>

Mourners grieve for soldiers killed at Fort Hood

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KIEL, Wis. (AP) -- The hundreds of people who lined the main street of a small Indiana city Saturday fell solemnly silent as a white hearse passed by on its way to the church. Mourners streamed into a Wisconsin gymnasium to remember a soldier who once promised to take down Osama bin Laden. More>>

New Yorkers worry about trial for 9/11 mastermind

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NEW YORK (AP) -- The move to put the self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind on trial just blocks from ground zero raises a host of legal, political and security questions, chief among them: Can a fair-minded jury be found in a city still nursing deep wounds from the attack on the World Trade Center? More>>

Madoff's personal belongings up for auction in NYC

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NEW YORK (AP) -- As Bernard Madoff sits in a North Carolina prison serving a 150-year sentence, remnants of the fallen financier's once lavish lifestyle are going on the auction block at a Manhattan hotel. More>>

Incumbent Horn announces candidacy for JP Video included

Amarillo, Texas - Saying she has one of the best run offices in the county, JP Debbie Horn announces she will run again. More>>

Work on courthouse could begin next week Video included

Amarillo, Texas - Major work is being planned next week on the Potter County courthouse. More>>

Free Car Charity Video included

Amarillo, TX - Everyday people in Amarillo struggle with not having a car to do things like run errands, find a job, or even bring themselves or family to the doctor. More>>

Fat Transfer Not For Breasts, Doctors Say Video included

Amarillo, Texas - Getting a certain kind of breast augmentation is not possible in area doctors' offices, but they say the reason why has everything to do with your health. More>>

Bushland meeting in packed auditorium

Amarillo, Texas - A packed auditorium brought further concerns and questions to be answered by El Paso natural gas officials. More>>

Semi Slams Into Another On Highway 287 Video included

Etter, Texas - Two people are injured this evening after one accident apparently caused another. More>>

Economy Maybe Turning Around Video included

AMARILLO, TEXAS - A local sign Friday that the economy could be turning around. 55 people are headed back to work at Owens Corning factory after being furlowed in March. More>>

Hutchison won't resign seat before primary

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison plans to announce Saturday that she won't resign her Senate seat until after the March primaries are over. More>>

APD Burglary Report: Nov. 6 - Nov. 12, 2009

Burglaries handled by the Amarillo Police Department from Friday, November 6th through Thursday, November 12th, 2009 More>>

Police Blotter for Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Calls to the Amarillo Police Department for Thursday, November 12th, 2009 More>>

Hidden Damage Possible Near Bushland Explosion Site Video included

Bushland, Texas - Hidden problems could be lurking underneath the homes near the Bushland explosion. Contractors say it could become a major concern if it's not taken care of. More>>

2009 Texas Panhandle Honor Flight: Part 5, Lasting Impressions

Amarillo, TX -- As we wrap up our week long, exclusive series on the 2009 Texas Panhandle Honor Flight, we reflect on the what this trip meant to our area World War II Veterans. More>>

Lawyer: Accused Fort Hood gunman may be paralyzed

FORT HOOD, Texas – The Army psychiatrist accused in the fatal shootings at Fort Hood may be paralyzed from the waist down after being shot multiple times during the attack. More>>

TEXAS Executive Fired; Worries Mount Over Show's Future Video included

Canyon, Texas - Some are concerned TEXAS, the outdoor drama, may be in trouble after its board of directors ousted the executive director. More>>

Car Crashes into House Video included

Amarillo, TX -The living room of one Amarillo home no longer exists after a car jumped a guard rail and plowed into the front of the house. More>>

Hay Bale Kills Clovis Man Video included

Clovis, New Mexico - A large round hay bale is to blame for a Clovis man's death. More>>

Hidden Costs in Healthcare Bill Video included

There are over 200-pages of costs in the health care bill that have been basically overlooked -- until now. More>>

New Lofts to Open in Downtown Amarillo Video included

Amarillo, Texas - Crimes of opportunity could soon be on the decline in downtown Amarillo... Officials say it all hinges on residential growth. More>>

Accused Killer's Mother Speaks To NewsChannel 10 Video included

Lubbock, Texas - Not a monstrous killer, but a loving family man is how an accused murderer's mother describes her son. More>>

CDC: Swine flu has sickened 22 million in 6 months

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Government health officials say swine flu has sickened about 22 million Americans since April. More>>

Suit filed in pipeline explosion

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) _ A family whose members suffered burns when a natural gas pipeline exploded last week in the Texas Panhandle are suing the companies involved. More>>

Perryton Police Cleared Video included

PERRYTON, TX - Texas Rangers are wrapping-up their investigations of Rerryton police -- clearing the department of all wrong-doing. More>>

Police Blotter for Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Calls to the Amarillo Police Department for Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 More>>

2009 Texas Panhandle Honor Flight: Part 3, Appreciation for our World War II Veterans

Amarillo, TX -- During the 2009 Texas Panhandle Honor Flight, area World War II Veterans received appreciation on every stop they made. More>>

Friday's timeline of events Video included

Updated: Nov 7, 2009 03:55 PM CST

Stay up to date with the latest information about the Fort Hood shooting. News Channel 25 has reporters on post and scouring Killeen for that latest information. More>>

Poachers Sentenced in Portales

Portales, NM -- Two Portales men will pay fines, and one will spend time in jail after pleading guilty in separate poaching cases. More>>

Veterans Day Festivities

Amarillo, TX - It was an emotional day for many in our area today as we honor our nation's veterans. More>>

Money still needed for Grand Street Bridge

Amarillo, Texas - The City of Amarillo says the BNSF railroad has agreed to pay $264,000 toward the construction of an overpass over the 3rd and Grand street intersection. More>>

Hidden Costs of Wind Development

NEW MEXICO - A protection for consumers is holding up major economic development in New Mexico --according to a few politicians who want to change the current law. More>>

Have the Flu? You Could Soon Be Paid to Stay Home Video included

Amarillo, Texas - If you have the H1N1 flu, you could soon be paid to stay home from work. More>>

FDA approves camelina as cattle feed supplement

BILLINGS, Mont. – Camelina companies say federal officials have approved the use of meal from the biofuels crop as a 10 percent supplement in cattle feed More>>

Fort Hood returning to normal after shooting

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 4:15 PM ET FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - The crowd of families begins cheering as soldiers step from buses and march onto the field in formation. More>>

2009 Texas Panhandle Honor Flight: Part 2, The Meaning of the Memorials Video included

During the Texas Panhandle Honor Flight, in addition to the World War II Memorial, other memorials and monuments bring back emotional memories for the veterans. More>>

Obama honors veterans at Arlington cemetery

ARLINGTON, Va. – President Barack Obama carried out the traditional Veterans Day role Wednesday. More>>

Small plane makes forced landing on Amarillo highway Video included

Amarillo, Texas - A small two-seater plane was forced to make an emergency landing on a north Amarillo highway Tuesday just before 5pm. More>>

25 pounds of pot in fruit crate at Texas prison

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) - A police department's gift of fruit to a Texas prison turned out to contain 25 pounds of marijuana. More>>

Texas drivers could face higher fuel taxes

EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Some legislators concerned about how to pay for new highways in Texas suggested looking at increasing the 20 cents a gallon state fuel tax. More>>

McCain calls Fort Hood shooting 'act of terror'

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 12:05 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - U.S. Sen. John McCain says last week's shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas was an "act of terror." More>>

Pipeline Explosion Update Video included

Bushland, TX - New natural gas piping now sits in the ground in Bushland. Over the weekend the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Administration finished gathering samples... More>>

Miami School Fire

Miami, TX - A fire in the Miami School results in the cancellation of all classes for at least the next few days. More>>

TxDOT Funding Future

AMARILLO, TEXAS - Stimulus money won't last forever and one local group is predicting a bleak outlook afterwards. More>>

Man Kills Pedestrian, Sentenced to 5 Years Behind Bars

The man who killed one pedestrian and sent another to the hospital is sentenced to five years behind bars. More>>

H1N1: Paid Sick Leave Legislation in the Senate

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 Amarillo, TX - Emergency legislation has been introduced in the Senate that would guarantee paid sick leave for workers affected by seasonal or H1N1 flu. The measure would require that More>>

2009 Texas Panhandle Honor Flight: Part 1, Overview Video included

The 2009 Texas Panhandle Honor Flight took close to 80 area World War II Veterans on a three day tour of Washington, DC, so they could experience the World War II Memorial. More>>

Navajo Code Talkers break silence for Veterans Day

Associated Press - November 10, 2009 6:35 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Thirteen of the Navajo Code Talkers have arrived in New York City to take part for the first time in the nation's largest... More>>

Va. gov clears way for DC sniper's execution

RICHMOND, Va. – Gov. Tim Kaine denied clemency Tuesday for sniper John Allen Muhammad, clearing the way for him to be executed for the attacks that terrorized the nation's capital. More>>

NM hunters snap up online elk licenses in seconds

Associated Press - November 10, 2009 5:25 PM ET SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - It took less than 10 seconds for quick-fingered hunters with fast Internet connections snapped up 350 cow elk hunting... More>>

Police Blotter for Monday, November 9th, 2009

Calls to the Amarillo Police Department for Monday, November 9th, 2009 More>>

Vote on suggested Texas specialty license plates

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - What looks good on a Texas bumper? More>>

New Emergency Alert System

West Texas A&M is putting in some new technology to keep students safe. More>>

Spotted Pony Shooting Update Video included

AMARILLO, TEXAS - The charges are mounting for the man police think is behind the shooting at Amarillo's spotted pony bar. More>>

Modern Day Outlaw Turns Himself in For Cattle Rustling Video included

Quanah, Texas - He's called the Last Rustler... And now he finds himself back in the pokey. Roddy Dean Pippin is a professional cattle rustler who turned himself into Hardeman County. More>>

Perry: Cap & trade would harm Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Rick Perry told renewable energy industry officials that a cap & trade climate bill in Congress would increase taxes and devastate Texas' energy sector. More>>

Strollers recalled for fingertip amputation hazard Video included

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WASHINGTON (AP) _ About a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies "R'' Us are being recalled after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism. More>>

Gulf Coast preps as Ida weakens to tropical storm Video included

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) – Gulf Coast residents hunkered down at home and in shelters Monday as a rare late-season tropical storm headed their way. More>>

Oncology Surgeons to perform a benefit concert

Band of Six Oncology Surgeons to perform a benefit concert at the Amarillo Globe Performing Arts Center to raise money for cancer. More>>

Lane Closures Video included

You may want to find another way to work this week due to some lane closures in our area. More>>

Hospital: Ft. Hood shooting suspect awake, talking

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) – The man accused of killing 13 people and wounding 29 at Fort Hood is able to talk, a hospital spokesman said Monday. More>>

Children in Need of Homes, Less Able to Take Them In Video included

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Amarillo, Texas - Hundred of children in our area are in need of families. More>>

SUSPECT In CUSTODY: Man Robs, Sexually Assaults, & Shoots 1 Dead Video included

A man faces capital murder charges tonight after police say he opened fire inside an Amarillo bar killing one then sexually assaulting another. More>>

Lieberman: Senate to investigate Ft. Hood shooting

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FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) -- A key U.S. senator said Sunday he would begin an investigation into whether the Army missed signs that the man accused of opening fire at Fort Hood had embraced an increasingly extremist view of Islamic ideology. More>>

La. Gov. declares emergency ahead of Hurricane Ida

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Hurricane Ida, the first Atlantic hurricane to target the United States this year, plodded Sunday toward the Gulf Coast with 105 mph winds, bringing the threat of flooding and storm surges. More>>

Health care overhaul faces stone wall in Senate

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The glow from a health care triumph faded quickly for President Barack Obama on Sunday as Democrats realized the bill they fought so hard to pass in the House has nowhere to go in the Senate. More>>

Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting

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Here is a look at some of the victims. More>>

Muslim leader had troubling talks with suspect

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FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) -- An Army psychiatrist who authorities say went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood was so conflicted over what to tell fellow soldiers about fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan that a local Islamic leader was deeply troubled by it, the leader said Saturday. More>>

Office shooting suspect's life spiraled downward

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- His marriage long ago went sour, his home taken in foreclosure, his job lost to incompetence, his finances sunk in bankruptcy. Everything Jason Rodriguez sought ended in failure. Except his alleged plot to kill. More>>

Spat over 'terrorists' halts Conn. 9/11 memorial

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- A memorial to honor a Sept. 11 victim from a small northwestern Connecticut town has been halted by the unexpected conflict arising from his father's insistence it say his son was murdered by "Muslim terrorists." More>>

Warning Signs Ignored in Bushland

BUSHLAND, TEXAS - Five days before flames flew 700 feet into the air, warning signs were there. More>>

Tribute to late Amarillo artist

Amarillo, Texas - Friday the Amarillo art community gathered at The Gallery at Sunset Center to honor Amarillo artist Mardy Lemmons. More>>

Cats can catch H1N1

The H1N1 virus has delivered a shock to pet owners. More>>

Gas Line Explosion Damage Video included

Bushland, TX - Many houses in Bushland near the blast suffered major damage in the explosion. More>>

Sex Crimes Fugitive in Clovis Video included

CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO - A Clovis man is facing sex crime charges out of Florida. More>>

Murder Case Break Video included

CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO - An arrest out of Curry County could lead to an important break in a four-year-old murder case. More>>

Veterans Day Events

Amarillo, Texas - There are several events going on this weekend to honor America's Veterans. More>>

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12 killed in Fort Hood shooting spree Video included

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At least one gunman has killed 11 soldiers and injured at least 31 others Thursday afternoon on Fort Hood. Police on post then shot and killed the gunman, identified as Maj. Malik Hasan, an Army mental health professional who was preparing to deploy. More>>

1 dead, 5 hurt in Orlando shooting; gunman caught Video included

ORLANDO, Fla. - A gunman opened fire Friday in the offices of an engineering firm where he was let go more than two years ago, authorities said, killing one person and injuring five others. More>>

APD Burglary Report: October 30th - November 5th, 2009

Burglaries handled by the Amarillo Police Department from Friday, October 30th through Thursday, November 5th, 2009 More>>

Police Blotter for Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Calls to the Amarillo Police Department for Thursday, November 5th, 2009 More>>

Residents Say Bushland Explosion Was Straight Out of the Movies

Bushland residents are still in shock after a natural gas explosion rocked their neighborhood. More>>

Not First Flames for Gas Company

Right now investigators are working to decide what happened in Bushland. But while they're looking into that, one neighbor is trying to figure out how this company is still operating after a not so clean record. More>>

Team Coverage: Bushland Residents Describe Explosion Video included

Flames were seven hundred feet high, sound so loud it rattled houses and caused windows to blow out. More>>

Neighborhood Concerns

How safe is it to live close to a natural gas pipeline? Some residents in Bushland are now thinking a little bit more about where they live. More>>

Fugitive Turns Himself In

DIMMTT, TEXAS - A fugitive connected to the murder of a Dimmitt man has turned himself in to Lubbock authorities. More>>

Hundreds Pack John Stiff Park For Tea Party

Amarillo, Texas - Hundreds of different messages converged to form one, which was sent loud and clear to Washington Thursday. More>>

Two Indicted In Home Burglary-Turned-Robbery

Amarillo, Texas - Two men are indicted in connection with a home burglary turned robbery in Amarillo. More>>

Army: 12 die, 31 wounded in Fort Hood shooting

FORT HOOD, Texas - A soldier opened fire at a U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, unleashing a stream of gunfire that left 12 people dead and 31 wounded. More>>

Police Blotter for Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Calls to the Amarillo Police Department for Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 More>>

Goodwill To Reopen In Amarillo

Amarillo, TX - Goodwill is officially coming back to Amarillo. Goodwill Industries in Lubbock is now assigned to our area here in Amarillo. More>>

Facts About The Bushland Gas Line Explosion Video included

Shortly after 1:00 this morning a 24 inch El Paso gas pipeline erupted into flames, sending fire high into the Bushland night sky. More>>

Updated: Bushland Schools Open, Running One Hour Late Video included

Bushland, Texas - Officials with the Bushland Independent School District says classes for Bushland High, Middle School, and Elementary school will all be open. More>>

UPDATED: Bushland Pipeline Explosion Video included

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A gas explosion happened just after 1am Thursday morning. More>>

Austin Middle School Student Arrested For Allegedly Groping Classmates

Amarillo, Texas - A middle schooler is in juvenile custody, accused of indecency with a child after three classmates say he groped them. More>>

Clearing Flu Confusion

Confusion continues about which H1N1 vaccine is safe for children. More>>

AC's Enrollment Boost: A Blessing and a Curse

Amarillo, Texas - Amarillo College is calling it both a blessing and a curse... Students are enrolling at record rates, but more people costs more money. More>>

Fugitive Alert

A man accused of murder is on the loose, and police have strong reasons to think he's in our area. More>>

NM Cuts Education Budget

Clovis, New Mexico - The Clovis School District is making major budget cuts. They plan to cut $600,000 from this year's budget, and another $500,000 from next year's. More>>

Employees, Patrons Robbed With Shotgun At Bar

Amarillo, Texas - Amarillo police are trying to find out who held up local bar employees and patrons with a shotgun. More>>

Raw Video: One Vehicle Accident On FM 1061

Amarillo, Texas - An Amarillo woman is recovering this afternoon following a one vehicle accident in northwestern Potter County. More>>

Obama coaxes states to change with school dollars

MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ President Barack Obama is urging states to get their education policies in line with his administration's priorities. More>>

Study finds Texas teacher merit pay did little

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Texas spent $300 million on merit pay for teachers in the past three years in an effort that led to few gains by students. More>>

Woman Donates $250,000 To Amarillo Little Theatre

Amarillo, Texas - The largest donation ever by a private donor is given to the Amarillo Little Theatre today. More>>

New Police Chief, New Crime-Fighting Plan

Pampa, Texas - A new Pampa Police Chief means a new crime-fighting plan. More>>

Man Sentenced For Smuggling Methamphetamine On I-40

Amarillo, Texas - A man who was caught trying to smuggle over $500,000 dollars worth of methamphetamine on Interstate 40 is sentenced to 35 years in prison. More>>

Perry: Election showed discontent with Washington

DALLAS (AP) - Gov. Rick Perry says the elections of Republican governors in New Jersey and Virginia this week signal a dissatisfaction with policies in Washington. More>>

Election Results Round-up

It appered voters were in a giving mood at the polls on Tuesday. All 11 consitutional amendments should easily pass by the time final numbers come in. More>>

Sherman County Fatal Accident

A Texhoma teenager is dead and two other teenagers are in critical condition after an accident in Sherman County. More>>

Curry Co. Detention Center-Guard Stabbed

An inmate at the Curry County Detention Center is facing attempted murder charges after officials say he stabbed a guard with a homemade knife. More>>

Updated: Vega Bond Division

Vega, TX - The bond was voted down by residents in Vega earlier Tuesday tonight. The final count was 188 against to 144 in favor. More>>

Eminent domain proposition wins passage

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texans gave overwhelming support to a proposition that limits the government's power of eminent domain. More>>

Worth the Wait Worries Video included

AMARILLO, TEXAS - A major local education program may be a thing of the past. That's if the current health care reform bill makes it through Congress. More>>

Proposed Texas constitutional amendments

Eleven proposed constitutional amendments go before Texas voters in today's election. More>>

$315,000 Grant For Refugee Screening In Amarillo

Amarillo, Texas - $315,000 dollars is granted to the City of Amarillo to help with medical screenings for refugees in our area. More>>

H1N1 Vaccine Blitz Planned For Oklahoma Video included

Oklahoma - Nearly 93,000 additional doses of the H1N1 vaccine is expected to arrive in the state of Oklahoma, and state officials have planned a "vaccination blitz." More>>

Texas men filing suit after dog sends them to jail

DALLAS (AP) - Three men who spent months in jail after a dog's sense of smell linked them to crimes they did not commit are filing a lawsuit... More>>

Warren Buffett's huge $34 billion bet

NEW YORK (AP) -- Legendary investor Warren Buffett is making what he calls an "all-in wager" on the U.S. economy -- $34 billion to buy Burlington Northern. More>>

Not Just a City Problem Anymore

AMARILLO, TEXAS - For the first time experts are saying that homelessness is just as bad in rural areas as it is in Amarillo. More>>

New Oklahoma rule intended to limit pseudoephedrine use

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics is starting new programs intended to limit the illegal use of pseudoephedrine. More>>

NM police link suspect held in Colo. to 11 rapes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A man arrested in Colorado is suspected of raping 11 women in New Mexico and Texas over a 15-year span. More>>

Police Blotter for Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Calls to the Amarillo Police Department for Monday, November 2nd, 2009 More>>

Clovis Officer Severely Injured in Wreck

A Clovis police officer remains in serious condition after crashing his motorcycle into a stop sign. More>>

Supreme Court Refuses Appeal of Amarillo Death Row Inmate Video included

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Amarillo, TX - The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal of an Amarillo man sentenced to death. More>>

Computer Viruses

Amarillo, TX - The holiday season is the prime-time for spy-ware creators and hackers to infect your computer. More>>

Texas Tomorrow Fund Change on Horizon

Amarillo, Texas - A change in Texas pre-paid tuition program is on the horizon. More>>

Man wanted in shooting of Arkansas police officer arrested in NM

FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) _ Authorities say an Arkansas man was arrested in New Mexico after telling officers he shot a Fort Smith police officer during a Halloween night traffic stop. More>>

Perryton Police Investigating In Custody Death

Perryton, Texas - An autopsy will be performed on a Perryton man who died while police attempted to take him into custody early Monday morning. More>>

Man Sentenced For Sexual Assault Of Seven Year Old Girl Video included

Amarillo, Texas - A registered sex offender is sentenced for sexual crimes against a child. More>>

Man Sentenced For Sex Crimes Against 14 Month Old Video included

Amarillo, Texas - A registered sex offender is sentenced for the Sexual Assault of a 14 month old child. More>>

Ford surprises with $1B profit; sees profit in '11

DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors with net income of nearly $1 billion in the third quarter. More>>

Perry ponders whether to "opt out" of health plan

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Rick Perry is bashing Washington-style health care fixes, but he isn't saying whether Texas should refuse federal incentives for insuring more people if given the chance. More>>

Police Blotter for Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Calls to the Amarillo Police Department for Sunday, November 1st, 2009 More>>

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Randall County polling locations for the November 3rd Constitutional Amendment Election More>>

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