WATCH: Politics Today for the week of Aug. 25

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — On Aug. 25, the episode of Politics Today on KAMR Local 4 News, Jack Kessler reviewed multiple recent political developments and topics of interest in the Amarillo area.

Here are a few topics along with details of stories that Kessler discusses during the show:

• The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation is being asked about a $750,000 dollar wire transfer.

• The City of Amarillo is highlighting an Amarillo native who has created several murals in and around city facilities.

• Amarillo mayor Cole Stanley met with the media last week to discuss tonight’s annual state of the city address.

• Families of the victims sought to hold Dimitrios Pagourtzis and his parents financially liable for the shooting. Prosecutors alleged the parents did not do enough to prevent their son from accessing firearms used in the shooting even as he expressed desires to kill his classmates.

• Next month, a major social media law is set to take effect in Texas. The “securing children online through parental empowerment” or “scope” act requires digital service providers to obtain permission from parents before serving minors.

For the latest Amarillo news and regional updates, check with MyHighPlains.com and tune in to KAMR Local 4 News at 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 p.m. and Fox 14 News at 9:00 p.m. CST.