Recently added articles from Amarillo Globe-News (Amarillo, TX):

$160 million program expansion makes home loans less costly for Texas borrowers.

Oct 02, 2007 ... Byline: Kevin Welch Oct. 2--Lenders and leaders announced Monday the expansion of a program to turn more Texans into homeowners. "It is no small deal -- $160 million," said State Rep. Warren Chisum, R-Pampa. That is the amount the Texas Department of ...

Allstate Security Industries has lock on security market in Amarillo, Texas.

Oct 02, 2007 ... Byline: David Pittman Oct. 2--Forty years ago this week, Dale Elliott sold his first security system. Elliott, an Amarillo native, was a 28-year-old insurance salesman trying to make the move to the security industry. With his "start-with-nothing, ...

Tax freeze to begin in 2008.

Oct 02, 2007 ... Byline: Nicole King Oct. 2--Though the tax freeze for the disabled and people older than 65 started this year, Potter and Randall county residents won't be seeing the word "frozen" on their tax bills. Sharon Hollingsworth, Randall County tax assessor/collector, said ...

Pumpkins aplenty.

Oct 01, 2007 ... Byline: Cheryl Berzanskis Oct. 1--Perhaps the frost is not quite on the pumpkin yet, but the symbol of the holiday season is ready for the cold. The state has harvested a bumper crop of the mostly orange fruits, and they are ready for use in decorating and pies. ...