The Prairie News

WT alumn thrives after liver transplant

Kristen Blackstock • May 3, 2011

Getting up and around for church this Sunday morning was already a difficult enough task for Camille Bingham to achieve; therefore, she decided she didn’t want to also be distracted by her taunting cell phone.

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Amarillo Zoo begins renovations

Kristen Blackstock • November 9, 2010

The Amarillo Zoo will soon expand into Thompson Park to make room for animals it is currently trying to acquire. “The decision was made this year that we were going to expand the tiger exhibit...

Family support services host march against domestic violence

Kristen Blackstock • October 26, 2010

Family Support Services in Amarillo hosted its first annual three-block march against domestic violence on Oct. 15. Every Oct. is commemorated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “111 women...

Local haunted houses focus on safety, cost

Kristen Blackstock • October 19, 2010

The operators of Amarillo’s haunted houses are not simply concerned with the haunt. They focus on the safety of their customers, as well as their pocketbooks. “The first thing that we do is ensure...

Canyon Fire Department makes improvements

Kristen Blackstock • September 21, 2010

Canyon is gearing up to make major upgrades to its fire department with the help of grants and reserve funds. Canyon and its city commission recently accepted an $18,000 grant from the Texas Forest...