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Ex-police officer wanted in 2 killings shoots, kills self in Oregon: authorities
A former Washington state police officer wanted after killing two people, including his ex-wife, was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said Tuesday.
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Gov. Greg Abbott announces $34M mental health facility coming to Uvalde
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday a $34 million initiative aimed at bolstering mental health services in Uvalde.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Hemphill County Beef Conference kicked off Tuesday
The Texas A&M AgriLife Hemphill County Beef Conference kicked off Tuesday, with this year's conference being more vital to local ranchers now more than ever after the devastating wildfires earlier this year.
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Amarillo College Board of Regents vote to take no action in presidential search
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Amarillo College said during its Board of Regents meeting on Tuesday that no action was taken in the college's search for a new president. According to officials, the search is closed and the "Regents will revisit the presidential search at a future meeting." Officials said Denese Skinner, the vice president of []
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Curry County seeking business partners for 2024 Summer Internship Program
Curry County announced it is seeking business partners for its 2024 Summer Internship Program beginning June 3.
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Randall alum Payton Bush brings versatility to AC Baseball
This season, the Amarillo College Baseball team has dealt with numerous injuries, calling for freshman Payton Bush to step up.
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Randall County Fire Department dissolves burn ban order for domestic waste
Today, the Randall County Commissioner’s Court dissolved the county-wide burn ban order. This will allow the burning of household trash and certain other items in Randall County.
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Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC to repay government $18.4 million
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC said that in February 2019 it self-reported to the government that it believed certain employees at the Pantex Plant had improperly claimed and been paid for hours they did not work.
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Tuesday AC Board of Regents meeting shortened due to water main break
Amarillo College said it is shortening its Board of Regents meeting on Monday April 23 due to a water main break.
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UnitedHealth says ‘substantial proportion’ of Americans’ information hit by cyberattack
Due to the scope of the attack, UHG said it will likely take “several months” to identify and notify customers who were impacted.
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Former Clements Unit employee indicted on 2 charges including bribery
According to documents that were filed by the Potter County District Clerk, a former correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice was indicted on a bribery charge and a charge of possessing a prohibited item in a correction facility.
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Thunderstorms could be returning
Hello everyone! Today will be sunny, breezy, and nice with variable winds of 15 to 30 mph, and temperatures warming into the upper 70’s and low 80’s. Amarillo should top out near 78. The cooler 60’s, however, look to return by tomorrow. Also, during the evening and overnight hours, a slight chance of showers and []