Gas Prices Drop In Texas Nov 13, 2009
Fort Worth and Amarillo had the lowest price at $2. 47 a gallon; El Paso continues to have the most expensive gas at $2. (KWTX.com, TX)
Car Sails Off Texas Interstate, Crashes Into House Nov 13, 2009
AMARILLO (November 12, 2009)A car that lost a tire Thursday on Interstate 27 in Amarillo ended up slamming into a house after going airborne and doing a barrel roll. The loss of the tire caused the driver to lose control of the car at around 10:15 a.m. Thursday. (KWTX.com, TX)
Ford signs 4 for Oklahoma State's class of 2010 Nov 13, 2009
The other high school player in the class is 6-foot-8 forward Michael Cobbins from Amarillo, Texas. Olukemi is a 6-7 forward who will have three years of eligibility left at OSU.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
You Voted: Greatest Country Song Reveled Nov 12, 2009
Amarillo By Morning, by George Strait. Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning), by Alan Jackson. (ABC News)
Fire Closes The Only School In A Small Texas Town Nov 12, 2009
Miami is a town of about 575, about 75 miles northeast of Amarillo and near the Texas border with Oklahoma. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
HARRINGTON'S TOP 100: Prepstars.com lists Barnes at top of list Nov 11, 2009
Palo Duro (Amarillo, Texas). OKLAHOMA STATE. (USA Today -- Sports)
RIVALS TOP 150: Barnes lands at No. 2 behind Brandon Knight Nov 11, 2009
Updated 11/11/2009 5:55 AM ET. com Top 150 Prospect Ranking - Basketball. (USA Today -- Sports)
Symphony is back in black Nov 9, 2009
Jack Fishman once rode a longhorn at a fund-raising event in Amarillo when he was executive director of that city s symphony orchestra. More recently, while helping a friend put on a symphonic event in Bangkok, he took some down time and sat atop an elephant. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
UCO Tops Lady Buffs in Shootout to Claim LSC Tournament Championship Nov 9, 2009
(Amarillo, Texas), (Morvant, Trinidad o) and (Amarillo, Texas) were named to the All-Tournament Team for their efforts on the pitch. The Lady Buffs now wait to hear their playoff fate on Monday evening as the NCAA DII Postseason Brackets are announced on a web-broadcast on NCAA.com at 6:00 p.m. CST. WT entered this weekend as the top seed in the South Central Region as well as #7 in the NSCAA national polls, the Lady Buffs are a top-contender to host the South Central Regional Tournament next... (Gobuffsgo.com)
#4 Buffs Clinch Share of LSC Championship Title; Drops Northeastern, 3-0 Nov 9, 2009
In the 82nd minute (FR, Amarillo, Texas) blasted the final goal of the match in from 25 yards out. picked up the win in goal for the Buffs, tallying a total of four saves to preserve the shutout. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Buffs Take 17th at South Central Region Cross Country Meet Nov 8, 2009
WT was led by (JR, Altus, Oklahoma) in 47nd place with a time of 33:27 followed by teammate (JR, Amarillo, Texas) in 65th place with a time of 34:01. Also tallying points for the Buffs were: (SO, Amarillo, Texas) in 85th with a 34:40, (FR, Amarillo, Texas) with a 35:04 in 92nd, (SR, Hooker, Oklahoma) in 108th with a 36:05, (SO, Odessa, Texas) with a 36:29 in 113th, and (FR, Conroe, Texas) in 120th with a time of 37:30. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Viagra introduces its latest celebrity backer: the devil Nov 8, 2009
A British father shot dead on a road trip through the United States after stopping in Amarillo because he loved the cult song was "just in the wrong place, at the wrong time", his family said. Sunday, 8 November 2009. (Yahoo News -- Men's Health)
Shot Briton 'liked Amarillo song' Nov 8, 2009
Shot Briton 'liked Amarillo song ... The parents of a British tourist shot dead in a bar in the US city of Amarillo have said he was "just in the wrong place, at the wrong time" ... Thomas Reeve, 28, had only stopped in the Texas town "because he liked the song" by Tony Christie, (Is This The Way To) Amarillo, his family said. (BBC News -- UK)
Lady Buffs Move on to LSC Championship with 1-0 Win Nov 7, 2009
Immediately following the card, (FR, Amarillo, Texas) scored the first and only goal for the Lady Buffs assisted by (JR, Newark, Texas) with a header from seven yards ... Immediately following the card, (FR, Amarillo, Texas) scored the first and only goal for the Lady Buffs assisted by (JR, Newark, Texas) with a header from seven yards. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 6, 2009
Members of a Rotary Club in Devon recreated the video of 'Is This The Way To Amarillo. to plug a national conference. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Seven Lady Buffs Garner LSC Postseason Honors Nov 6, 2009
Five Lady Buffs were named to the all-LSC first team: (Nesher, Israel), (Amarillo, Texas), (El Paso, Texas), (Morvant, Trinidad and Tobago) and (Georgetown, Texas). McHorse is the team leader in goals (12) and total points (31) while fellow first-teamer Dominguez is tied for the lead in assists with 7. (Gobuffsgo.com)
At Least Three People Hurt In Panhandle Gas Line Explosion Nov 6, 2009
BUSHLAND (November 5, 2009)--At least three people were hurt Thursday in a natural gas pipeline explosion near Bushland, about 15 miles west of Amarillo ... They were taken to a hospital in Amarillo. (KWTX.com, TX)
Veterans Day brings back many memories for Wright Nov 5, 2009
Wright enlisted at 18 and did his basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio and then reported to Amarillo for USAF Airframe Technology School. He graduated from ATS in 1965. (Elgin Courier, TX)
• Marie Cron Wallace Nov 5, 2009
Mrs. Wallace was born Minerva Marie Cron in Amarillo, Texas, on Aug. 2, 1917. She received a B.A. in chemistry from Mary Hardin Baylor University in Texas in 1939, and an M.S. in biochemistry from Kansas State College in Manhattan, Kan. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Four cross country runners named to MVC Scholar Athlete team Nov 4, 2009
21 Undecided, Amarillo, Texas 18. Aisha Praught, Illinois State So. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball: Region I playoffs (Oct. 31 edition) Nov 3, 2009
El Paso Hanks (27-9), District 1 (4), vs. Amarillo High, District 2 (1), 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mustang Arena, Andrews ... El Paso Eastwood (22-7), District 1 (3), vs. Amarillo Tascosa (23-9), District 2 (2), 5 p.m. Tuesday, Mustang Arena, Andrews ... Amarillo Highland Park (15-19), District 1 (2), vs. Friona, District 2 (3), 7 p.m. Tuesday, West Texas A&M Fieldhouse, Canyon. (Odessa American, TX)
VB's Campbell Named Big 12 POW Nov 3, 2009
The Amarillo, Texas, native then helped the Bears bounce back with 10 kills and a block in a sweep over Texas Tech at the Ferrell Center. Campbell averaged 3. (Baylorbears.com)
Look to Boys Ranch as example Nov 1, 2009
Cal Farley's Amarillo, Texas, Boys Ranch and Girls Town does well. Boys Ranch Independent School District earned exemplary status from the state of Texas. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Texas mom fights porn Nov 1, 2009
Buckner contacted police in Amarillo who, in turn, took their evidence to the Randall County District Attorney, who researched Texas Penal Code 43. 24. (KHOU.com, TX)
Sisco Receives COSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic Honor Oct 31, 2009
CANYON, Texas West Texas A&M Lady Buff senior defender (Amarillo, Texas) has been named to the COSIDA/ESPN The Magazine District 6 All-Academic Second Team announced this morning. The Amarillo, Texas native is an Elementary Education major at West Texas A&M and holds a 3. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Southwest Kicks Mom, Cranky Kid off Flight Oct 31, 2009
Pamela Root says she was confident her son Adam s screams of "Go! Plane! Go!" and "I want Daddy!" would subside once the plane took off Monday in Amarillo, Texas. But she says the plane taxied back to the gate and the pair was escorted off. (Time.com)
Airline sorry for booting mom, cranky kid Oct 31, 2009
would subside after the plane took off Monday in Amarillo, Texas. The 38-year-old mom said she hoped to be compensated for the portable crib and diapers she had to buy for the extra night away from home. (AZCentral -- News)
Mom And Cranky Toddler Booted From Southwest Flight Oct 31, 2009
Instead, she says the plane returned to the gate in Amarillo, Texas, and she and her son were escorted off. Root, 38, whos a stay-at-home mom, wants an apology and compensation for the portable crib and diapers she had to buy for the extra night away from home. (KWTX.com, TX)
#9 Lady Buffs Top Northeastern State, 3-0 Oct 31, 2009
(FR, Amarillo, Texas) started off the WT scoring in the 2nd minute off a pass from teammate (JR, El Paso, Texas) to give the Lady Buffs an early 1-0 lead. (SO, Georgetown, Texas) extended the lead in the 39th minute to give WT the 2-0 advantage heading into the locker-room for halftime. (Gobuffsgo.com)
On the road again ... forever: Realignment could mean travel to end of the world Oct 30, 2009
Amarillo Highland Park, 216. Dimmitt, 289. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Law Challenged After Girls Forced to Watch Porn Oct 30, 2009
Farren said police reported the incident to his office after one of the girls told a counselor in June that her father made them watch adults having group sex and various other acts at his home in Amarillo. The parents of the girls, and their 7-year-old sister, are divorced and share custody. (Fox News)
#5 Buffs Drop Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, 2-1 Oct 29, 2009
would secure the Buff win after launching the ball in goal off a pass from (FR, Amarillo, Texas). The Buffs are set to travel to Tahlequah, Okla. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Roy Trice, Megan McMonagle exchange wedding vows in Santa Fe ceremony (2) Oct 28, 2009
Honorary bridesmaids were Lauren Elizabeth Black of Dallas, Avery Marie Currie of San Antonio, Morgan Camille Huie of Amarillo, Katherine Shirley Remmert of Atlanta, Ga. and Kelley Elizabeth Sawyer of Dallas. (Boerne Star, TX)
Groesbeck's Lockwood Signs With Yankees Oct 28, 2009
Lockwood was a member of the independent league team, the Amarillo Dillas this summer. The 64 235-pound first baseman appeared in 78 games hitting 15 doubles and 5 triples to go along with his 14 home runs while posting a. (KWTX.com, TX)
Inbox: Wilson in starting rotation? Oct 27, 2009
-- Tom S., Amarillo, Tex. The Rangers have their budget and it will be around $68-70 million. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Sprint, Clearwire set Nov. 4G launch Oct 27, 2009
On Oct. 5, Clearwire and Sprint unveiled 4G service in Abilene, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Kileen, Temple, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Waco and Wichita Falls. Most Read Stories. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Obituaries in the news Oct 27, 2009
Bivins, who had been battling a long illness, died at his home in Amarillo, said family spokeswoman Sharon Miner. The Amarillo Republican served in the Texas Senate for 15 years before President George W. Bush appointed him to be the U.S. ambassador to Sweden in 2004. (Anchorage Daily News)
WT Baseball Announces 2010 Schedule Oct 27, 2009
2/12/2010 East Central (DH) * Amarillo, Texas 1:00 p.m.. 2/13/2010 East Central (DH) * Amarillo, Texas 12:00 p.m. ... 2/16/2010 Oklahoma Panhandle State Amarillo, Texas 1:00 p.m.. (Gobuffsgo.com)
#19 Lady Buffs Tie Abilene Christian, 0-0 Oct 26, 2009
(SR, Amarillo, Texas) took the most shots for the Lady Buffs with five and also had the most shots on goal with two. The Lady Buffs took twice as many shots as the Wildcats with twelve. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Three Former Bears Advance to Second Round of PGA Q-School Oct 25, 2009
The Amarillo, Texas, native finished fourth with a final score of 5-under (67-75-69-72=283) at the at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club. Palestine, Texas, native finished tied for 15th at the (Cypresswood Golf Club - Tradition). (Baylorbears.com)
West Texas A&M Places Sixth at Lone Star Conference Championships Oct 25, 2009
Amarillo, Texas) who finished 17th with a time of 26:57 ... Amarillo, Texas), with a time of 27:14 ... Amarillo, Texas) in 27th with a time of 27:18. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Week 8 High School Football Scores Oct 25, 2009
CLASS 5A Aolidated 34, Harker Heights 17 Abilene 63, Haltom City 0 Alief Hastings 28, Houston Strake Jesuit 24 Allen 55, Dallas Jesuit 14 Arlington 59, Arlington Bowie 35 Arlington Martin 58, Mansfield 7 Austin Bowie 27, Pflugerville Connally 7 Austin Westlake 38, Austin Anderson 10 Baytown Lee 7, Channelview 6 Beaumont West Brook 13, Port Arthur Memorial 7 Belton 45, Killeen Ellison 20 Cedar Park 28, Round Rock Stony Point 21 Colleyville Heritage 49, Keller Central 21 Conroe Oak Ridge 48, New... (KWTX.com, TX)
Golf: Hanks, Amarillo High share West Texas Classic lead Oct 24, 2009
El Paso Hanks and Amarillo High both turned in rounds of 287 to share the lead after the first round of the West Texas Boys Golf Classic. Amarillo High was led by a 67 from Colt Melton at Ratliff Ranch Golf Links, which shares the medalist lead with the 67 posted by Arturo Cardenas of El Paso Cathedral ... After Hanks and Amarillo High at 287, Cathedral is third at 297, Lubbock Coronado is fourth at 298 and El Paso Coronado is fifth at 300. (Odessa American, TX)
Volleyball: Oct. 23 scoreboard Oct 24, 2009
Amarillo Tascosa 22-25, 22-25, 25-21, 25-13, 15-9 ... Permian at Amarillo High, 2 p.m. ... San Angelo Central at Amarillo Tascosa, 2 p.m.. (Odessa American, TX)
Texline schools latest to close due to illness Oct 23, 2009
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) - The tiny Texline school district is the latest in the Texas Panhandle to cancel classes because of illnesses including the flu. The Texline district was scheduled to shut its doors beginning Friday and hoped to reopen on Wednesday, the Amarillo Globe-News reported. (KSLA.com, LA)
Golf: West Texas Boys Classic has good field Oct 23, 2009
Permian and Odessa High co-host the event and will be joined by Midland High, Midland Lee, Amarillo High, San Angelo Central, Lubbock High, Lubbock Monterey and Lubbock Coronado. Amarillo Tascosa is the only District 2-5A program not attending. (Odessa American, TX)
Team tennis: District 2-5A Tournament schedule Oct 22, 2009
In Amarillo unless noted ... Match 2: Odessa High vs. Amarillo High at Amarillo National Tennis Center, 4 p.m. ... Match 3: San Angelo Central vs. Midland Lee-Lubbock Monterey winner at Amarillo National Tennis Center, 9 a.m.. (Odessa American, TX)
Lady Buffs Conclude 2009 Fall Golf Season with Fourth Place Finish Oct 21, 2009
Amarillo, Texas), who shot rounds of 77 and 78 to total 155 and finish in a tie for eighth place ... Amarillo, Texas) competed as an individual and shot 169 (82, 87) to tie for 27th. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Central Hockey League: Six Jacks score in rout over Bees Oct 21, 2009
Odessa next takes the ice at 7:05 p.m. Friday in Amarillo looking to avenge Saturday s loss to the Gorillas. The Jackalopes return home Saturday to face Bossier-Shreveport. (Odessa American, TX)
Four Of The Countrys 10 Wackiest Attractions Are In Texas Oct 20, 2009
Amarillo's Cadillac Ranch is No. 3 on the list ... The legendary Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo comes in at No. 3. (KWTX.com, TX)
Lady Buffs Fourth After First Round at ASU Make-Up Oct 20, 2009
Amarillo, Texas) led the Lady Buffs, having shot 77 over the first round to tie for sixth, individually ... Amarillo, Texas) also tied for 18th, having shot an 82 over the first round of play. (Gobuffsgo.com)
SpotCrime Inks Deal with Nexstar Broadcasting Oct 20, 2009
Under the new agreement, SpotCrime initially will provide local crime data to KAMR, Nexstars NBC television affiliate in Amarillo, Texas ( and ). Nexstar, which is headquartered in Irving, Texas, owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 54 full-power television stations and nine digital multicast channels in 34 markets nationwide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Massive monitoring project to identify dairy air quality parameters Oct 20, 2009
Dr. Brent Auvermann, an agricultural engineering professor with AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension in Amarillo, said this all-at-once campaign collected information on coarse particulate matter, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide and methane ... The research teams included: one headed by Auvermann monitoring dust emissions; another led by Dr. Ken Casey, AgriLife Research air quality engineer in Amarillo, tracking hydrogen sulfide emissions; another led by Dr. David Parker, professor at West Texas... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Central Hockey League: Jackalopes vs. Killer Bees Oct 20, 2009
Outlook: The Jackalopes are coming off a weekend in which they won in a shootout Friday against Corpus Christi and then were unable to catch Amarillo on Saturday, losing 2-1. Forward Collin Circelli leads the team with two goals, with Dominic Leveille (1-1-2) tied for the team lead in points. (Odessa American, TX)
Texas Unemployment Rate Jumps Oct 17, 2009
Jobless Rate Rises To 8. POSTED: Friday, October 16, 2009UPDATED: 2:56 pm CDT October 16, 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)
Lady Buffs Earn Fifth-Place Finish at Oklahoma Intercollegiate Oct 14, 2009
Amarillo, Texas) shot 153 (77, 76) to place eighth, while (Sr ... Amarillo, Texas) shot 169 (82, 87) to finish tied for 52nd. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Women's Golf Ninth After Round at Oklahoma Intercollegiate Oct 13, 2009
Amarillo, Texas) leads the Lady Buffs, shooting 77 over the first round to tie for ninth, individually ... Amarillo, Texas) shot 84 to tie for 34th. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Lady Buffs Defeat Texas A&M-Commerce, 3-0 Oct 12, 2009
(FR, Amarillo, Texas) scored off of a shot deflected by the goalie when she blasted it into the left corner early in the match. (SR, El Paso, Texas) scored in the same manner in the 53rd minute of the game when the goalie deflected another shot which Dominguez kicked into the goal. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Oprah fans frenzied ahead of Texas visit Oct 11, 2009
Then there's that Texas-size flare-up about a decade ago when she angered cattlemen by talking about mad cow disease and beef safety, which landed her in an Amarillo courtroom. But Oprah-maniacs simply shrug off any concerns. (KHOU.com, TX)
Buff XC Places Third at ACU's Naimadu Classic Oct 11, 2009
Next for WT was (JR, Amarillo, Texas) in 14th place with a time of 20:46 followed by (SO, Amarillo, Texas) in 15th with a 20:50. (FR, Amarillo, Texas) finished in 19th place with a 20:58 followed by (FR, Conroe, Texas) in 25th with a 21:39. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Buffs, Greyhounds Meet in Homecoming Shootout Oct 9, 2009
At #23-Midwestern State, the Amarillo, Texas, native logged 11 tackles (5 solo, 6 assists). During the Buffs first two outings of the season, Scott recorded double-figure stop totals. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Castleman keeping an eye on several schools Oct 9, 2009
Standing 6-4 and 255 pounds, Amarillo, Texas versatile standout James Castleman has caught the attention of college coaches. Recently, Castleman made his way to Austin to take in a UT home game, and we've got an update inside. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Report: D-FW is a top sports city Oct 8, 2009
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Buffs Finish the 2009 Fall Golf Season with a Fifth place Finish Oct 7, 2009
Amarillo, Texas) shot 229 (80, 73, 76) to place 15th. (Cleburne, Texas) tied for 22nd with a 234 (77, 78, 79), while (Sr. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Authorities: Colo. suspect fled from Texas trooper Oct 7, 2009
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) - A suspect who authorities say fled from a state trooper, triggering a manhunt and the lockdown of 3 Texas schools, is in custody tonight ... Three Amarillo schools were locked down for about 90 minutes during the search. (KSLA.com, LA)
