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Since 1919

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Rudy Giuliani speaks about leadership

Phoebe Sinclair October 23, 2012

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani spoke at the Amarillo Civic Center on Oct. 16. The Underwood Law Firm presented him in honor of their 100-year anniversary. Topics of his speech included six...

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Junior Andrew Santos volunteers with setting up the ladybug hot air balloon. Photo by Danie Fierro.

Balloon Glow lights up faces of locals

Colton Wedeking October 23, 2012

Both young and old enjoyed two days of balloon festivities over the weekend at the annual Hot Air Balloon Rally put on by the Black Sheep Squadron and the Family Care Foundation in Amarillo Oct. 18...

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This metal art piece welcomes attendees into the entrance of the Galleries at Sunset Center for First Friday every month. Photo by Robin Mosier.

Art enthusiasts engage in community

Robin Mosier October 2, 2012

Live music and the buzz of shared interest fill the Galleries at Sunset Center once a month when it hosts the First Friday Art Walk. The first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m., the community is...

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Brantley Gilbert to perform at Amarillo Civic Center

Haley Sprague October 2, 2012

Brantley Gilbert and the Hell on Wheels Tour will be at the Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. This tour is Brantley Gilbert’s first-ever headline production. Gilbert...

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Rudy Giuliani coming to Amarillo

Elizabeth Humphrey September 25, 2012

Former mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, will be visiting Amarillo on Oct.16 to speak at “An Evening of Leadership and Legacy” event, hosted by the Underwood Law Firm. Giuliani, who was mayor...

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Education Credit Union Financial Educator and ECU team’s Head Cook Matt Morgan makes finishing touches to the team’s brisket entry before the 4 p.m. deadline. Photo by Robin Mosier.

Rain fails to curb spirits at AMA BBQ

Robin Mosier September 18, 2012

For the 17th consecutive year, the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce hosted the “Good Times” Barbeque Thursday Sept. 13. The event, closing down a four-block radius of downtown Amarillo for two days,...

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AQHA presents America’s Horse In Art

AQHA presents America’s Horse In Art

Addie Davis September 11, 2012

For the next two months, the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum will be hosting the fifth annual America’s Horse In Art exhibit. The exhibits grand opening was on August 11, where an...

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Potential texting ban comes to Amarillo

Potential texting ban comes to Amarillo

Lauren O Brien September 11, 2012

The Amarillo Traffic Commission held a final public hearing on Sept. 4 regarding the potential ban for texting while driving. Canyon approved an ordinance May 7 that went into effect Aug. 1. It...

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Amarillo Zoo needs help

Rubi Valencia September 11, 2012

Amarillo Zoo will be hosting their annual Boo at the Zoo Halloween event Oct. 26 through the 28. “Last year, we had about 6,000 people come to the Boo at the Zoo event and this year, we are going...

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Amarillo: a surprising cure for boredom

Brooke Self September 4, 2012

For many students, boredom is a sickness that cannot be remedied. Between the hours of intensive studying or stacks of homework, students can find themselves wondering, “What can I do to catch a...

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Warrior 100K Press Conference with Former President Bush

Warrior 100K Press Conference with Former President Bush

Maria Molina April 27, 2012

Former President George W. Bush cycled through Palo Duro Canyon for the Warrior 100K race for wounded veterans. During the event, he gave a brief press conference and was interviewed by The Prairie. Watch...

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“There will always be something to argue about.” Former president speaks on the importance of cooperation

Krystina Martinez April 24, 2012

Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the First United Bank Center on April 24. The former president attracted people young and old, who listened to his remarks on the Flight 93 Memorial, his time as...

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