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Bill Extends Tax Breaks For Wind Farms, Filmmakers

WASHINGTON (AP) Wind farms, NASCAR tracks and filmmakers would keep their treasured tax breaks as part of an $85 billion package of temporary tax cuts passed by a key Senate committee Thursday.Some...

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Downtown development plans are one step closer to making changes

Downtown Amarillo is closer to starting construction on some big changes.  It's been a long time coming but now the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation has secured all the property they need to...

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Amarillo Invention Makes Debut in Kentucky Derby

Amarillo innovation will take its place in the starting gates Saturday at the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby.Jockeys aboard four Kentucky Derby qualifiers will be wearing jockey silks produced by...

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Amarillo College OKs tax deal for Coca-Cola

The Amarillo College Board of Regents approved a partial tax abatement with Coca-Cola Refreshments at its meeting Tuesday night at the college’s Moore County campus.read more

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Texas Renewable Energy Production Up 12%; Wind Remains No. 1

Energy produced in Texas using renewable resources grew by 12% in 2013, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The grid operator says wind power continues to lead in the state,...

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Entrepreneur Honors, 'Lightning Round' Highlight Governor's Ignite Forum

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New Blog: SBA Implements Changes to the 504 Loan Program

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Tyson Foods Honored for Sustainability Work

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EPA Unveils Sweeping Rules to Cut Carbon Emissions

The U.S. power sector must cut carbon dioxide emissions 30 percent by 2030 from 2005 levels, according to federal regulations unveiled on Monday that form the centerpiece of the Obama administration's...

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American Airlines Announces Upgrade to CRJ-700s and Dual-Class Service in...

The City of Amarillo and the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport are pleased to announce that American Eagle will upgrade two of its eight daily flights to its hub in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX...

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Amarillo Moves Up 17 Places to #137 in 2014 POLICOM Economic Strength Rankings

POLICOM Corporation ranked Amarillo #137 out of 381 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in the nation in its annual Economic Strength Rankings. The city moved up 17 places from #154 last year, making...

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Amarillo City Council Approves MicroBeef Project

Posted: June 3, 2014 - 8:59pmBy read more

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AIG CEO Discusses Plans

Source: Amarillo.comThe CEO of commercial insurer American International Group made news May 28 by discussing plans to shift workers to other cities, including Amarillo, to reduce costs.“AIG is moving...

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Amarillo EDC Spring 2014 Newswire

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Amarillo Ranked #10 Best City for Families

Source: MyHighPlains.comThe US Census Bureau says people move more than 11 times in their lifetime, so if you are weighing the decision to pick up and move your whole family, this new report could...

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Local Business Receives President's "E" Award

A local business has been named one of 65 companies in the nation to receive the President's "E" award.Sage Oil Vac of Amarillo has earned this award based on it's national export expansion...

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Amarillo 10th in Nation: Most Improved Cities from the Recession

The Great Recession began in December 2007 when the U.S. housing market was hit hard by subprime mortgage losses. The fallout led to a decline in consumer spending and business investment, which was...

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Alstom Board Picks GE's Bid Over Joint Proposal From Siemens and MHI

Source: North American WindpowerFrench conglomerate Alstom has signaled the end of a heated bidding war for its energy assets. The company's board of directors has unanimously approved U.S.-based GE's...

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AC Regents Grant $100K Tax Abatement

During its meeting Tuesday night, the Amarillo College Board of Regents granted a tax abatement to MWI Veterinary Supply, the parent company of Micro Beef Technologies.read more

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New Blog: CREZ Projects are the Exception to Poor Global Grid Infrastructure

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