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The Texas Constitution is a living document that can be modified to suit the needs and wants of Texas citizens. Voters across Texas will decide on 17 proposed State constitutional amendments in the Nov. 4 election.
Texas to hold constitutional amendment election Nov. 4 : Amarillo Tribune
The Texas Constitution is a living document that can be modified to suit the needs and wants of Texas citizens. Voters across Texas will decide on 17 proposed State constitutional amendments in the No...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The Texas Constitution is a living document that can be modified to suit the needs and wants of Texas citizens. Voters across Texas will decide on 17 proposed State constitutional amendments in the Nov. 4 election.
hAmarillo Independent School District Director of Child Nutrition Martin Diaz said the AISD bakery was established in 2013 to help with the cost of baked goods, but since its establishment, it has come to mean so much more.
'Small but mighty,’ AISD bakery rises to serve more than just baked goods : Amarillo Tribune
According to Amarillo ISD, it is the only school district in Texas that operates its own independent bakery. The Amarillo Tribune stopped by the AISD bakery and met the bakers behind the bread served ...
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September 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
hAmarillo Independent School District Director of Child Nutrition Martin Diaz said the AISD bakery was established in 2013 to help with the cost of baked goods, but since its establishment, it has come to mean so much more.
A Texas bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures and provides abortion medication to Texans recently passed both chambers and is now awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature.
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Bill prohibiting distribution of abortion drugs in Texas on Abbott’s desk : Amarillo Tribune
A Texas bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures and provides abortion medication to Texans recently passed both chambers and is now awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A Texas bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures and provides abortion medication to Texans recently passed both chambers and is now awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature.
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The Market on Tierra Blanca is Randall County’s first full-service food pantry and offers a dignified shopping experience for clients, providing for 25% of their monthly food needs. The Market now serves almost 1,000 clients a month.
The Market on Tierra Blanca provides a dignified shopping experience for those facing food insecurity : Amarillo Tribune
For Hunger Action Month, the Amarillo Tribune is highlighting the Market on Tierra Blanca, Randall County’s full-service food pantry. The Market on Tierra Blanca serves a variety of clients, from seni...
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September 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The Market on Tierra Blanca is Randall County’s first full-service food pantry and offers a dignified shopping experience for clients, providing for 25% of their monthly food needs. The Market now serves almost 1,000 clients a month.
As Texas lawmakers continue to work their way through the second called special legislative session, many of the bills they passed through the regular session went into effect on Monday.
Texas bills related to school choice, library councils and increased election fraud penalties now in effect : Amarillo Tribune
Over 800 bills passed in Texas’s 89th Regular Legislative Session went into effect on Sept. 1, including the “school choice” bill, a bill establishing the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office and a bi...
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September 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
As Texas lawmakers continue to work their way through the second called special legislative session, many of the bills they passed through the regular session went into effect on Monday.
Since the Amarillo Tribune began publishing, we have received hundreds of thoughtful questions from readers about how we operate and what we stand for. Our presence introduces a new model for local journalism.
Your all-access pass to the Amarillo Tribune’s newsroom : Amarillo Tribune
Since the Amarillo Tribune began publishing in June of last year, we have received hundreds of thoughtful questions from readers about how we operate and what we stand for. As Amarillo’s first 501(c)(...
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September 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Since the Amarillo Tribune began publishing, we have received hundreds of thoughtful questions from readers about how we operate and what we stand for. Our presence introduces a new model for local journalism.
As part of our ongoing coverage of the Fermi America Advanced Intelligence and Energy Campus coming to Amarillo, the Amarillo Tribune heard from and spoke to officials with Fermi for more details about what will power the campus.
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What fuels Fermi: water, behind-the-meter energy and HALEU : Amarillo Tribune
Overview: As part of our ongoing coverage of the Fermi America Advanced Intelligence and Energy Campus coming to Amarillo, the Amarillo Tribune heard from and spoke to officials with Fermi for more de...
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August 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
As part of our ongoing coverage of the Fermi America Advanced Intelligence and Energy Campus coming to Amarillo, the Amarillo Tribune heard from and spoke to officials with Fermi for more details about what will power the campus.
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Former Amarillo Mayor Trent Sisemore has been named Fermi America’s Community Lead for the ongoing AI hyper-grid project currently in development. Sisemore is a local entrepreneur who, along with his father, co-owned Jack Sisemore Traveland.
Just in: Trent Sisemore named Community Lead for AI hyper-grid project : Amarillo Tribune
Former Amarillo Mayor Trent Sisemore has been named Fermi America’s Community Lead for the ongoing AI hyper-grid project currently in development.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Former Amarillo Mayor Trent Sisemore has been named Fermi America’s Community Lead for the ongoing AI hyper-grid project currently in development. Sisemore is a local entrepreneur who, along with his father, co-owned Jack Sisemore Traveland.
On Friday, the States of Florida and Texas filed to intervene in the years-long case in the Northern District Court of Texas, Amarillo Division, regarding the ease of access to mifepristone, a drug commonly used with misoprostol to induce an abortion.
Texas and Florida ask to intervene in mifepristone case : Amarillo Tribune
On Friday, the States of Florida and Texas filed to intervene in the years-long case in the Northern District Court of Texas, Amarillo Division, regarding the ease of access to mifepristone, a drug co...
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August 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
On Friday, the States of Florida and Texas filed to intervene in the years-long case in the Northern District Court of Texas, Amarillo Division, regarding the ease of access to mifepristone, a drug commonly used with misoprostol to induce an abortion.
In 1999, Patsy Britting, a member of the Paramount Terrace Christian Church, was asked by the church to send a Bible to a woman incarcerated in a local jail. Britting sent not only the Bible, but also added a note of encouragement.
Patsy’s Place: a ‘safe place’ for women to grow after incarceration : Amarillo Tribune
Patsy’s Place is a transitional home that offers housing and recovery programs for women struggling with addiction after incarceration. The space was named after Patsy Britting, who helped establish t...
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August 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
In 1999, Patsy Britting, a member of the Paramount Terrace Christian Church, was asked by the church to send a Bible to a woman incarcerated in a local jail. Britting sent not only the Bible, but also added a note of encouragement.
There will be brand new signs along the historic Route 66 corridor in the Texas Panhandle to show the public to where they can get their kicks, thanks to a partnership between the Old Route 66 Association of Texas and the Big Texan Steak Ranch.
Route 66 Signage Project unveiled at Big Texan : Amarillo Tribune
The Old Route 66 Association of Texas and the Big Texan Steak Ranch partnered to launch the Texas Route 66 Signage Project on Thursday. The collaboration, which includes the Texas Department of Transp...
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August 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
There will be brand new signs along the historic Route 66 corridor in the Texas Panhandle to show the public to where they can get their kicks, thanks to a partnership between the Old Route 66 Association of Texas and the Big Texan Steak Ranch.
The City of Canyon Commission met Tuesday, where they approved tax increases and discussed proposed downtown renovations, including a railroad crossing rebuild, improved pedestrian spaces, a public restroom and a new park.
City of Canyon approves tax rate, talks downtown updates : Amarillo Tribune
The City of Canyon Commission met Tuesday, where they approved tax increases and discussed proposed downtown renovations, including a railroad crossing rebuild, improved pedestrian spaces, a public re...
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August 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The City of Canyon Commission met Tuesday, where they approved tax increases and discussed proposed downtown renovations, including a railroad crossing rebuild, improved pedestrian spaces, a public restroom and a new park.
Turning on the lights and scanning the room for “one last time,” Billy took in the space that is the men’s shelter at the Salvation Army of Amarillo.
Billy’s old bunk; how an unhoused man found his footing in Amarillo : Amarillo Tribune
Billy came to Amarillo for a fresh start, but needed some help getting started. The staff and clients at the Salvation Army of Amarillo helped him figure out where to begin. Later, he went to Transfor...
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August 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Turning on the lights and scanning the room for “one last time,” Billy took in the space that is the men’s shelter at the Salvation Army of Amarillo.
Friday morning, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session to convene at noon that day, immediately following the adjournment sine die of the first session.
House Democrats return to Texas; new special legislative session begins : Amarillo Tribune
Friday morning, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session to convene at noon that day, immediately following the adjournment sine die of the first session. Though the House adjou...
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August 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Friday morning, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session to convene at noon that day, immediately following the adjournment sine die of the first session.
United Way released its Community Status report for the year 2024 for Potter and Randall counties. The annual report measures social service programs’ use and identifies what services may be needed in the future.
Child care accessibility ‘barrier’ for Amarillo families : Amarillo Tribune
United Way released its Community Status report for the year 2024 for Potter and Randall counties. The annual report measures social service programs’ use and identifies what services may be needed in...
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August 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
United Way released its Community Status report for the year 2024 for Potter and Randall counties. The annual report measures social service programs’ use and identifies what services may be needed in the future.
The Amarillo City Council directed staff to prepare a budget without a proposed street maintenance fee, and to try to find $2 million more to increase the percentage of raises the City can deliver to both citizen employees and public safety officers.
Amarillo City Council says ‘no for now’ to street maintenance fee : Amarillo Tribune
The Amarillo City Council directed staff to prepare the budget without a proposed street maintenance fee, and asked them to try to find around $2 million more to increase the percentage of raises the ...
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August 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Amarillo City Council directed staff to prepare a budget without a proposed street maintenance fee, and to try to find $2 million more to increase the percentage of raises the City can deliver to both citizen employees and public safety officers.
The Potter County District Clerk’s Office has seen a mass exodus of employees. Former employees told us 28 out of 30 have left, and this year, Potter County reached a confidential settlement with eight employees to the tune of over $170 thousand.
‘Toxic work environment’ allegedly led to near-complete turnover in District Clerk’s Office : Amarillo Tribune
Since 2021, the Potter County District Clerk’s Office has seen a mass exodus of employees. Former employees told us 28 out of 30 have left, and this year, Potter County reached a confidential settleme...
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August 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The Potter County District Clerk’s Office has seen a mass exodus of employees. Former employees told us 28 out of 30 have left, and this year, Potter County reached a confidential settlement with eight employees to the tune of over $170 thousand.
At the Amarillo City Council meeting on Tuesday, the council discussed the City’s procurement process, changes to food establishment permitting, and asked for the staff to reassess proposed contracts to move some of the work in-house.
Amarillo City Council talks cutting back on contractor and consulting fees at Tuesday meeting : Amarillo Tribune
At the Amarillo City Council meeting on Tuesday, the council discussed the City’s procurement process, changes to food establishment permitting, and asked for the staff to reassess proposed contracts ...
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August 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
At the Amarillo City Council meeting on Tuesday, the council discussed the City’s procurement process, changes to food establishment permitting, and asked for the staff to reassess proposed contracts to move some of the work in-house.
Hope Village invites the community to check out the space in its soft launch ahead of its grand opening on Aug. 15.
Hope Village opens doors to community; the Amarillo nonprofit houses coffee, ice cream shops and deli : Amarillo Tribune
Hope Village, which currently houses a coffee shop, a deli and an ice cream shop, employs Amarilloans with intellectual and physical disabilities and prepares them to enter the outside workforce. Its ...
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August 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Hope Village invites the community to check out the space in its soft launch ahead of its grand opening on Aug. 15.
Texas House Democrats have been out of the chamber for over a week, preventing the House from taking action on a new congressional redistricting map.
Texas House fails to reach quorum for over a week; how State officials are attempting to rectify the Democrats’ walkout : Amarillo Tribune
Texas House Democrats have been out of the chamber for over a week, preventing the House from taking action on a new congressional redistricting map, along with all other legislation proposed before t...
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August 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Texas House Democrats have been out of the chamber for over a week, preventing the House from taking action on a new congressional redistricting map.
Saturday night at the George Washington Carver Elementary Academy Campus, dozens of Carver School graduates, alongside their friends and family, celebrated the 75th anniversary of the historic school.
In Pictures: Carver Dragons celebrate historic school : Amarillo Tribune
Saturday night, at the George Washington Carver Elementary Academy Campus, dozens of Carver School graduates, alongside their friends and family, celebrated the 75th anniversary of the historic school...
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August 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Saturday night at the George Washington Carver Elementary Academy Campus, dozens of Carver School graduates, alongside their friends and family, celebrated the 75th anniversary of the historic school.
Amarillo Little Theatre will present “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” Aug. 14- 24 in the ALT Adventure Space at 2751 Civic Circle.
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Amarillo Little Theatre invites audiences to peek inside the ward with ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ : Amarillo Tribune
Amarillo Little Theatre will present “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” starting Aug. 14 in the ALT Adventure Space. ALT’s production of the play featuring the iconic Nurse Ratched corresponds with the...
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August 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Amarillo Little Theatre will present “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” Aug. 14- 24 in the ALT Adventure Space at 2751 Civic Circle.
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The George Washington Carver Elementary Academy, located at 1905 NW 12th, is a school nestled in Amarillo’s North Heights community. Saturday at 6:00 p.m., the auditorium will be filled with community members celebrating the anniversary of Carver School.
Carver Dragons, friends and family returning to former campus to celebrate historic school : Amarillo Tribune
The George Washington Carver Elementary Academy campus, located at 1905 NW 12th, is a magnet school nestled in Amarillo’s North Heights community. On Saturday at 6:00 p.m., the auditorium will be fill...
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August 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The George Washington Carver Elementary Academy, located at 1905 NW 12th, is a school nestled in Amarillo’s North Heights community. Saturday at 6:00 p.m., the auditorium will be filled with community members celebrating the anniversary of Carver School.
The Potter County Commissioners Court heard an update on findings from the architectural firm the court is consulting with for the jail expansion project.
Potter County Commissioners Court receives update from firm on jail expansion : Amarillo Tribune
The Potter County Commissioners Court heard an update on findings from the architectural firm the court is consulting with for the jail expansion project.
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August 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The Potter County Commissioners Court heard an update on findings from the architectural firm the court is consulting with for the jail expansion project.
Leaders from all 10 Texas Public Broadcasting Stations from across the state met at Amarillo College on Wednesday as Panhandle PBS began its annual two-day meeting, which will run through Thursday.
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PBS leaders meet in Amarillo to discuss future funding following federal funding cuts : Amarillo Tribune
Leaders from all 10 Texas Public Broadcasting Stations from across the state met at Amarillo College on Wednesday as Panhandle PBS began its annual two-day meeting, which will run through Thursday.
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August 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Leaders from all 10 Texas Public Broadcasting Stations from across the state met at Amarillo College on Wednesday as Panhandle PBS began its annual two-day meeting, which will run through Thursday.
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