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HUGE upset vaults The Donald to presidency 

updated 2:12am
Donald Trump was elected America’s 45th president Tuesday, an astonishing victory for a celebrity businessman and political novice who capitalized on voters’ economic anxieties, took advantage of ... Read More

City votes down 5 of 7 bond measures 

Today, 12:16am

Amarillo residents voted down a majority of bond propositions that would have raised city taxes 57 percent and funded nearly $340 million worth of capital improvements.

Bushland ISD tax hike fails again 

11/08/16

Voters shot down Bushland ISD's attempt to raise its maintenance and operations property tax rate to the maximum amount allowed under state law.

Residents express differing views on Election Day voting 

11/08/16

Larry Hoover said he stayed up all night to be sure he would be the first in line on Tuesday. Jason Hodges got off work at 5 p.m. Tuesday - 10 hours after Hoover voted - went home and then made it the polls with eight minutes to spare.

City Council votes for local control 

11/08/16

Amarillo City Council passed a resolution opposing a legislative imposition of revenue caps, along with other legislative interference with local services, by a unanimous 5-0 vote Tuesday night during their regular meeting.

Thornberry wins 12th congressional term 

Today, 2:08am

Congressman Mac Thornberry, (R-Clarendon,) won his 12th consecutive bid for Texas' 13th Congressional District seat, handily defeating Libertarian Calvin DeWeese and Green Party challenger Rusty Tomlinson.

Amarillo EDC interviews 4 candidates for president 

11/08/16

While thousands of Texas Panhandle residents cast their votes to decide the next American president on Tuesday, Amarillo Economic Development Corp. was picking its president in a slightly less democratic fashion.

Aspen Grill offers free lunch to vets 

11/08/16

Aspen Creekside Grill is offering a complimentary Veterans Day lunch to active, retired and former military members on Friday.

WT receives$15K for speech clinic 

11/08/16

West Texas A&M University's Speech and Hearing Clinic is the recipient of a $150,000 grant from Mary E. Bivins Foundation.

PHOTOS: Americans cast ballots for their next president

Americans across the country are heading to the polls Tuesday to elect the 45th president of the United States. Here's what some voters had to say on Election Day:

The Latest: Texas election judge dies at home, no foul play 

11/08/16

One Dallas County precinct will be open two hours later than originally scheduled for voting because of the death of an election judge.

Another step closer 

11/07/16

On Monday, Amarillo moved one step closer to bringing in a Major League Baseball-affiliated team to make their home in the heart of downtown.

AISD considers pursuing District of Innovation status 

11/08/16

The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees heard a presentation from the district administration and legal counsel on Monday about becoming a District of Innovation.

Arts & Entertainment

'Elf' brings early Christmas cheer

Get ready for a healthy dose of heartwarming holiday cheer this upcoming weekend when "Elf The Musical" lights up the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium for two performances.

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Sports

Randall sweeps

It was just like the first two times for the Randall Lady Raiders on Tuesday night, which means they're going back to a very familiar place starting Friday.

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