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Public safety is essential for our civilized society to properly function. This is why I unequivocally ‘Back the Blue’. Our brave men and women of law enforcement run to danger not from it in order to help those in distress. Sure, we should remove the bad actors and hold them accountable via the judicial process.…

I thank Governor Abbott for his endorsement and I will continue to work with him to build a better future for my constituents and for all Texans. “The people of the Texas Panhandle can trust that Representative Price will continue to deliver big on the issues that matter most. I am proud to endorse Representative…

By Melissa Gaglione, June 4, 2019 AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Amarillo Representative Four Price’s House Bill 18 was signed by Governor Abbott on Monday and is intended to give additional mental health services to students in Texas public schools. “Mental illness, 50 percent starts before the age of 14 and 75 percent starts before the…

By Douglas Clark, May 30, 2019 State lawmakers recently passed a resolution in recognition of the Bell Amarillo Assembly Center’s 20th anniversary, noting the honor serves as a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to the organization’s success. “In 1998, Bell announced it would manufacture a new aircraft in Amarillo and in March 1999, work began…

By Steffi Lee, May 30, 2019 AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Muleshoe Area Medical Center says the telemedicine services at their facility are a worthwhile investment. CEO Dennis Fleenor says that without it, “bottom line, people would die.”  The center partners with the UMC Health System to bring telemedicine services for patients in their community of just…

Staff Report, May 18, 2019 According to a news release from Texas legislators including State Rep. Drew Darby, the Budget Conference Committee voted to include $17.4 million to establish a veterinary school at Texas Tech University. The full budget now goes to the House and Senate to concur on budget changes before sending it on…

By Jacob Helker AUSTIN, Texas (KFDA) – Legislation by District 87 Representative Four Price is on its way to the governor’s desk. Both houses of the Texas Legislature overwhelmingly passed HB 1960, with the measure garnering 127 in favor to 14 opposed on Tuesday. The proposed bill would create a broadband council within the office…

By Britt Snipes AUSTIN, TX (KFDA) – The Texas House of Representatives passed Representative Four Price’s mental health bill on Tuesday and is now headed to the Senate for further consideration. Representative Four Price introduced three bills yesterday that address the mental health needs of students and awareness training. “All three of the bills work…