Life is getting back to normal for Rodney Shivers and his wife Nicole after a lengthy battle with COVID-19.

The Strickland family from Happy is about to take a long trip. Although, instead of a family vacation, this trip is for medical reasons.

Living in an area prone to outbreaks of severe storms and tornadoes, chances are good that at some point you have had to take shelter from a serious weather threat.

The Friends of Fogelberg hosts a benefit concert every year and promotes a free cancer screening for men.

Tomorrow was to be the start of the Tri-State Fair, a fun week filled with rides, games, exhibits and fair food.

An historical quote from Frederick Douglas states that when a person learns to read, he or she will then be free forever.

Have you ever noticed just how friendly the people in this area are?

As part of the centennial celebration of the 19th Amendment ratification, giving women the right to vote, First Lady Melania Trump and the White House launched an art contest for girls from all 50 states to be included in a special exhibit at the White House called “Building the Movement.”

There are roughly 900 bird species in North America, but when it comes to a favorite, for many people it’s the hummingbird.

Financial distress on people hit with mounting medical debt is on the rise and can be an extreme burden on families. There is, however, an effort to lift that burden.

Many aspects of life are different lately, and wearing a mask has become a routine addition. With so much beyond our control, it is one way we can be proactive and contribute to a common goal.

Witnessing someone rise to the occasion and courageously prevail over difficult circumstances can be inspirational to us all.

Rhiannon Sellinger, an Amarillo native, is a Sailor aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhauer. She is an aviation electrician and works on F-18s. She is currently on her second deployment.

Until just a few days ago, Amarillo was dry, really dry.

Summertime and the joy of flowers just go hand in hand unless you are shut in and don’t have access to flowers.

Times have been different lately, there are a lot of places I don’t go and things I don’t do like I used to, but I am trying to use my time productively.

If you have been by the house on Hughes, you have probably seen the bears. Today they are taking a ride in a Super Mario car, but it is something different every day.

Area graduates have seen some unusual school endings due to pandemic related issues this year, but there are many uplifting graduation stories to share.

Recently, we have found examples of generosity, appreciation of those who bless us and stories of triumph.

In this latest week of sheltering and social distancing, some positive stories have emerged.

Good News with Doppler Dave

I continue to find plenty of good news nuggets as I look around. Here are a few from this past week.

Folks in our area continue to rally together to meet all kinds of needs.

This year, Odee Kemp’s birthday is just a little different. She turns 104 today, April 7. She is celebrating, but is doing so without her friends and family in the room with her.

The first “virtual adoption” in Lubbock County took place Friday morning via Zoom.

For many people, life has been a little less certain lately with disruptions to routines and new concerns about the future. In this new environment it seems that good news is even more refreshing.

As we have all experienced in recent weeks, much of the news on the worldwide stage, and even locally, has been rather concerning. In this environment, many positive stories may tend to go unnoticed.

When difficult circumstances affect people, it’s often children that step up to lend assistance.

Ground was broken today, officially beginning the construction phase of the new Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo.

As the decades come and go, tragic events are often marked by anniversaries.

Good News with Dave: At Texhoma High School, today was drive your farm equipment to school day.

To say the last nine months has been eventful for police corporal Mike Vigil would be quite an understatement.

In most cases, prostate cancer can be successfully detected if caught in its early stages.

School spirit and the atmosphere of competition can be intense at sporting events during Junior High and High school years.

Many People suffering from terminal illnesses live their lives waiting for a medical breakthrough that can bring hope to their situation.

Tom Morris is still practicing law at 100 years of age, and I met Tom at his 100th birthday party this week. And believe me, he’s a friendly counselor.

Many veterans returning home from military situations find the transition back into civilian life difficult and need healthy ways to cope with their struggles.

I’m often asked if I keep up with the individuals that appear in some of the Good News segments.

Kids love birthdays, and probably one of the last places they would like to be on that special day is in the hospital, but that’s when a special task force that BSA hospital jumps into action.

A group of high school students from Bushland is working on a community service project.

It is a cold and wet windswept morning here in Amarillo, and you got to get the kids to school.

Edith Parks was born in 1897, and at the age of 21 succumbed to influenza and died in the Miami area.

It can be fascinating to watch the formation of clouds in the sky. Personally, the big billowing clouds that develop into storms in the warm season or snow in the winter.

Family gatherings can be fun and exciting.

It’s been said that gardening is good for the soul, and at Caprock High School it’s been discovered that it’s also useful for education.

In a hilarious display of sibling love, one big brother is making memories before heading off to college.

Last school year, we introduced the Good News Gang, a group of volunteers that helped children with reading skills at Rolling Hills Elementary.

Mark Phillips enjoys making wooden crafts. It’s a past time that developed during a tough stage of his life when he was nearly killed in an accident.

Sometimes events that seem to end tragically actually serve as the beginning of new and amazing stories.

50 years ago our nation came together and rallied behind one of the most amazing technological accomplishments in modern times.

You might recall Wyatt Mary, the 15-year-old farmer who was the subject of one of my good news stories a few months ago, when he planted 75 acres a week.

In her book “Walking in Love,” Megan tells the story of just that - the miracle that restored her husband to health, paved the way for their marriage and now even a family, after the birth of their daughter.

For some of the best wisdom and advice, you need look no further than our own senior generation.

Attracting visitors from all over the nation and all over the world, MidPoint Cafe seems to keep the spirit of Route 66 alive with their atmosphere and pies.

Walt celebrated his 99th birthday last weekend and along with cake and time with family, he received something he hadn’t touched in 47 years--his 1955 Ford.

What started off as an educational project led to an unexpected blessing for a special person here in Amarillo.

Way before the first school bus arrives at the parking lot or long before the first student takes his/her seat or even before the custodial staff arrives here, there is already a presence because of a special teacher ready to start the day.

An Amarillo firefighter has adopted a dog that he helped rescue from a sinkhole.