Amarillo News Archives

Tucson-based copper company Asarco has agreed to sell virtually all its assets to an Indian mining company for two point six billion dollars.

Amarillo police are investigating the fourth altercation at a nightclub since Jan.

High gas prices and an unsteady economy are causing a drop in car sales across the nation, but not here in Amarillo.

Amarillo Animal Control has taken a few calls reporting that puppies are being sold out of an old ambulance on the corner of 34th and Georgia.

An Irving-based developer has filed an application seeking incentives for transforming the vacant Fisk Building in downtown Amarillo into a hotel.

The name might not ring a bell now, but 30-year-old Martin Roth Kronwall is a talented athlete practicing right here in Amarillo.

Stephen Spillman / Amarillo Globe-News Amarillo firefighters contain an apartment fire Sunday behind 337 E. Central Ave.

Chase Tower set to go ivory West Texas A & M University received the go-ahead to offer select classes from Amarillo's Chase Tower this fall.

Michael Lemmons / Amarillo Globe-News At age 91, Amarillo's Dorothy "Dottie" Ludeman has seen a lot.

A marillo police report there are numerous emails put out about random shootings along Georgia Street.

Judge OKs 130 potential jurors for Shumate case Potter County residents probably will decide the fate of Potter County Sheriff Mike Shumate.

The Amarillo Dillas began their United League Baseball season with a 7-6 loss to the Laredo Broncos on Tuesday at Laredo's Veterans Field.

It looks like the trial of Potter County Sheriff will be held here in Amarillo. ProNews 7 first told you about initial jury screenings that started Wednesday. via KVII-TV Amarillo

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

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

“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

“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

“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

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

“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

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

“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

“And that's when I just stood up, probably with a fry hanging out of my mouth and just ran out because I can't believe this is happening you got to stop you know”

How often do you really pay attention to your surroundings when you go out to eat? Most of us focus on our own table and not much else. via KVII-TV Amarillo

“The Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council congratulates all three winners. They represent some of our best partners throughout the year”

Last October, Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle hosted the annual study tour for the Texas Travel Industry Association. via KVII-TV Amarillo

“Well, I'm just always in the helping mood and I saw that she needed help. I realized she was out here all by herself and it would be good if there was somebody else here at least until she got some more assistance. If I couldn't help her”

You're stranded on the side of the road. We all want to think that when the time called for action, we would answer the call. via KVII

“Some cattle are being grazed on wheat due to poor wheat conditions (too poor to harvest as grain) and high feed prices.”

Crop conditions improved in Central, East, North and parts of the Rolling Plains thanks to rain, according to reports from Texas AgriLife Extension Service agents. via Houston Chronicle