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Potter County launches financial transparency application
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:14:55 -0700
Amarillo, TX - Now Potter County taxpayers have an easier way of tracking their tax dollars.
Early voting ballots trickle in
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:12:32 -0700
More than 2,700 people have voted in Potter and Randall counties through the first four days of early voting for the May 29 Texas primaries. Early voting continues through Friday.
Potter County candidate says he's seeking pardons on four felony convictions
Fri, 11 May 2012 20:50:19 -0700
Convicted felon Fabian Tankesly is in a race against the clock and the odds for a second chance and a seat on the Potter County Commission. The Republican hopeful said he has hired an attorney to seek pardons on four felony convictions dating to 1994.
Potter County Precinct 2 County Commission Democrats
Sat, 12 May 2012 20:20:49 -0700
Ricky CantuAge: 36Occupation: Owner and CEO of Ricky's Towing LLC of AmarilloEducation: Attended Amarillo College and received 20-plus credit hours. Past political experience: Instrumental participant in the political campaign of my mother, Irene Cantu, who was the first Hispanic woman elected to the Hereford City Council.Which projects should Potter County prioritize during the next four years?
Editorial: Potter Courthouse delay gets annoying
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:44:45 -0700
What gives with the contractor charged with restoring the 80-year-old Potter County Courthouse to mint condition?He has announced yet another delay in the grand reopening of the structure, which has been shuttered for nearly three years while the work gets done.It's becoming a bit of a head-scratcher.
State official visits city to boost voter turnout
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:27:08 -0700
With early voting in full swing, Texas Secretary of State Esperanza Andrade spent Friday in Amarillo in hopes of boosting voter turnout and to visit local elections officials. "It's part of out voter education campaign," she said.
Container Workshop May 19
Mon, 14 May 2012 06:58:14 -0700
AMARILLO - The Potter County Master Gardeners will conduct a Container Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon May 19 at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service office in Potter County, 3301 E. 10th Ave., Amarillo.
Potter County Precinct 3 County Commission Republicans
Sat, 12 May 2012 20:24:16 -0700
Leon ChurchAge: 62Occupation: Retired county extension agent and co-owner of landscape design businessEducation: Bachelor of Science --- agricultural education, University of Idaho; Master of Science --- agricultural education, University of Idaho Past political experience: Amarillo Traffic Commission; Amarillo Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee; Marsing Joint School District 363 board in ...
Potter County hopeful's felonies could block candidacy
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:26:58 -0700
The lone Republican campaigning for Precinct 2 Potter County commissioner is a convicted felon, court records show, possibly making him ineligible to seek the seat under state election law.
Police, residents honor officers killed in line of duty
Thu, 17 May 2012 20:47:55 -0700
Law enforcement officers from throughout the Texas Panhandle were reminded of the dangers of their profession as they gathered Thursday at Llano East Cemetery to remember those killed in the line of duty.