WATCH: Politics Today for the week of Sept. 8

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — On Sept. 8, 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 City Council discusses a wire transfer to a non-profit that lead to an investigation.

• State and local leaders provided an update on bringing the Panhandle State Hospital to Amarillo.

• The city of Amarillo is working to clean up private properties in the city. Officials with the city say there are several private properties that need to be mowed or have debris and junk removed. The city says they currently only have seven contractors for the entire city looking for more.

• Texas lawmakers looking for a way to eliminate property taxes.

• Texas has removed 1.1 million people from voter rolls since 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott’s office announced Monday, highlighting efforts to clean up election data and ensure legal registration.

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.