The Prairie News

Tri-State Fair entertains Amarillo on College Day

Ryan Schaap • September 27, 2011

The Tri-State Fair and Rodeo held performances on Sept 22. Many competitors from across the nation competed in events such as bareback riding, steer wrestling, calf scramble, and many others,...

College Day at the Tri-State Fair

Ryan Schaap • September 13, 2011

The Amarillo Tri-State Exposition will be hosting the 88th Annual Tri-State Fair from Sept. 16-24. Sept. 22 will be College Night, where students can get free admission with their college IDs. Events on...

Rock City Rescue helps local homeless

Jordan Fry • May 3, 2011

It was an unremarkable day in December. It could have been a Monday. It could have been a Thursday. It could have been a Saturday. The day wasn’t relevant; there was nothing exceptional about this day. However, the thing this day inspired was quite relevant.

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Amarillo Mayor Candidates: Roy D. McDowell

Georgia Romig • May 2, 2011

Interview with Amarillo mayor candidate, Roy D. McDowell

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Amarillo Mayor Candidates: Sandra Dunn Interview

Georgia Romig • April 25, 2011

Interview with Amarillo mayor candidate, Sandra Dun (F.E. Dunaway).

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Hispanic media grows in area

Maria Molina • April 19, 2011

In the United States, the Hispanic population is increasing at a high rate, leading to the necessity of increasing the Hispanic media. The 2010 Census reports that 16.3 percent of the population is Hispanic or Latino. They also report the Hispanic/Latino population increased by 43 percent between 2000 and 2010. More locally, President of V-Me (Hispanic TV channel) Carmen DiRienzo, said that 25 percent of Amarillo alone consists of Hispanic people.

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Amarillo mayoral election makes history

Georgia Romig • April 19, 2011

Amarillo is getting ready for the biggest mayoral election in the city’s history. Eleven candidates will be competing to take the place of former mayor Debra McCartt.

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Amarillo Museum of Art hosts University art

Katelyn Garrity • March 22, 2011

The Amarillo Museum of Art will be exhibiting art by WTAMU and Amarillo College students and professors from March 25 through April 10. Students had the opportunity to have their pieces judged by professors...

News Channel 10 marks history in area

Lisa Hellier • March 8, 2011

After a two-year transition process and $1 million spent on new equipment, KFDA-TV News Channel 10 in Amarillo launched their first high-definition broadcast on Feb. 22. KFDA-TV, a CBS affiliate,...

Mardi Gras visits area early: NBS volunteer, support community

Sheryl Proctor • March 1, 2011

Hundreds gathered Feb. 26 at the Sunset Plaza in Amarillo, to help in an event to help Family Support Services. Members of the National Broadcasting Society volunteered to perform several jobs that evening...

National Weather Service alerts the Panhandle

Maria Molina • February 27, 2011

The National Weather Service issued a blowing dust advisory, a high wind warning, a fire warning and a red flag warning for Potter and Randall counties. They report that the high wind warning and the blowing...

Weather resources for cold Buffs (brrr)

Georgia Romig • January 31, 2011

Worried about the weather? Check out the following resources to stay up to date. We'll also be posting news and updates on Twitter and Facebook. Buff E-Mail WTClass WT Weather Line: 806-651-2010 (thanks...