Amarillo News

As of Monday morning, the Amarillo red light cameras you've heard so much about have been turned on. via KVII-TV Amarillo

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Red light cameras are up-and-running. The City of Amarillo announced that the warning period for drivers, starts Monday, May 12. via KVII

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“There's nothing wrong with the way our life is now.”

Voters: No butts about it - Smoking ban proposal is defeated 8,401 against 8,163 in favor Kirk Barnett, left, congratulates Scott Camarata, owner and leader at Cafe Marizon, on the defeat Saturday of a proposed ... via Amarillo.com

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“To actually have human beings who choose to go into those careers is when we're going to know that we've come to a successful full circle”

The Amarillo Economic Development Corp. board voted Wednesday to spend about $107,000 on a new campaign aimed at easing local labor shortages and steering more younger workers toward skilled trades jobs. via Amarillo.com

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“We could say we had as many or equal number of positive calls than we did complaints. We received a number of positive calls throughout this campaign so it was a good thing.”

A massive spring cleaning effort has officially wrapped up. Tuesday, the Amarillo City Commission and the Building Safety Department announced 'Operation Clean Sweep 2008' is over. via KVII-TV Amarillo

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Western Crossing is coming soon, but the national economy is in a slump. We wanted to know if it would effect the opening of new stores. via MyHighPlains.com

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“The people that seem to be coming in to vote are asking 'Is this where I vote on the smoking issue?' Obviously that's the topic that is bringing them out the most.”

Voters have been coming out in droves, to cast an early ballot. S ince early voting started Monday, more than 3,300 people have cast a ballot. via KVII

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The results are in! So far so good. The state of Texas has released the results for the math portion of the TAKS test taken by students in fifth and eighth grade. via KVII

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“I ride scared to death all the time”

As the weather gets warmer and gas prices continue to rise we are likely to see more motorcycles out on the roads. via KVII-TV Amarillo

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