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Oklahoma Overhauls Prison Mail System: A Move Inspired By Texas
In 2023 Texas Department of Corrections phased out the old mail system for those incarcerated in the TDCJ prisons. This new change meant that all mail sent to inmates in any TDCJ Jail or Prison in the state would now be digitized, and sent to the inmate through a tablet assigned to them. Inmates in the TDCJ began receiving these tablets in 2022.
Raising Cane’s The Victim Of A Prank In Texas Town
There's been many times in Amarillo where we've seen signs go up with a business or restaurant advertising they're "coming soon" to a certain location. Then that sign just sits there, no action, no building, it just remains there. One of two things will happen eventually. Either construction will FINALLY begin, or the sign will randomly disappear and dash our dreams.
How Long Does a ‘Life Sentence’ Actually Last in Texas?
Rape, murder, kidnapping, and trafficking. These are all crimes that have led someone to get a ‘life sentence’ in the state of Texas. We’ve all heard the term ‘life sentence’ used before, but what does it really entail?. After committing a terrible crime and being...
Lil Jon and Common Perform at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Lil Jon and Common pop out and perform at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, who's running for president. On Tuesday (Aug. 20), Lil Jon and Common made some surprise appearances at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Lil Jon appeared during Georgia's celebratory roll call, where the states ceremonially pledged delegates to Harris to be the Democratic nominee for president.
Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Cool Relief Coming Soon to Texas Panhandle
It's scorching and unbearable in the Texas Panhandle. The summer has turned the Texas Panhandle into an oven, with temperatures reaching triple digits and causing chaos for people, animals, the power grid, and everything else. We have finally reached that time of year when we long for Fall. We crave...
Dasher Diary – New Goals and New Expectations Await
I have been officially delivering food in Amarillo through DoorDash or Uber Eats for a year now. I am no longer a newbie. I have my stuff figured out. Well, at least I thought I did. Until the end of last week, they changed it all up. Oh, DoorDash, they...
Amarillo Says Hello to Newly Opened Restaurant
As much as we like to complain about all of the closed restaurants here in Amarillo it's not all doom and gloom. Nope, not at all. In fact we have seen our fair share of opened places as well. So there are things to celebrate as well. In fact one...
Did Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Have a Prenup?
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have officially called it quits leaving questions about a prenup. According to TMZ, Lopez filed to divorce Affleck today (Aug. 20). The outlet reports that there is "no prenuptial agreement" in place between the couple. Additionally, Lopez is said to have "waived spousal support and is asking the judge to deny Ben such support as well."
Kevin Gates Hits YouTuber for Trying to Prank Him in Mall
UPDATE (Aug. 21):. Kevin Gates has responded to a video that shows him hitting a YouTuber who tried to prank him in a mall. In a follow-up post shared on his Instagram Story, Gates said he expected better from one of his children. "Say, don't you never do no sh*t...
Drake Trolled by MMA Fighter Dricus Du Plessis After Rapper Bet $450,000 Du Plessis Would Lose
Drake is getting trolled by MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis after the rapper bet $450,000 on Du Plessis losing his recent fight. On Sunday (Aug. 18), MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis posted a thank you message for Drak on X, formerly known as Twitter. Drizzy had bet $450,000 on Plessis losing his fight against Israel Adesanya. Plessis instead emerged victorious from the fight, winning by submission.
16 Totally Awesome ’80s Candies We Were Obsessed With
As someone who was born in the '70s and shaped in the '80s, I can tell you that trips to the "corner store" in search of candy weren't just about pleasing our insatiable sweet teeth (tooths?)—they were also our first taste of independence and even a crash course in financial planning.
Texas Man Posed As Young Boy to Get Inappropriate Photos—Sentenced to 25 Years
An Amarillo man has been sentenced by a federal judge to 25 years in federal prison for sexual offenses against children. Willie Gonzales, 46, was indicted by a federal grand jury for production of child pornography in December 2023. He pled guilty to the offense in April 2024. Plea records...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Picks Up a New Federal Gun Charge After Just Pleading Guilty to Another – Report
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has reportedly been hit with a new gun charge in Utah in connection to his arrest in April. NBA YoungBoy's legal issues continue. On Monday (Aug. 19), he picked up a new federal felony gun charge, according to local Salt Lake City news outlet WAFB 9. The Baton Rouge, La. native has been charged with one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm in the United States District Court for the District of Utah. Court documents obtained by WAFB 9 show the rapper allegedly illegally possessed a Sig Sauer P365 9mm semi-automatic handgun.
Average Time Spent in Walmart and Target: Are You Above Average?
Ever get accused of spending TOO much time shopping at Walmart or Target?. A recent report has revealed how much time the average shopper spends wandering the aisles of some of the biggest names in retail. Average Time People Spend In Some Stores Decreasing. If you feel like you're spending...
Female Rappers Are Running Hip-Hop But It’s Not Translating to Album Sales
The female hip-hop movement has been thriving in the last few years. So much so that many rap fans have surmised that the ladies are running the game. The large number of women who have been taking over the genre simultaneously hasn't been seen before. The current names include some hit makers: Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Cardi B, Latto, Sexyy Red, GloRilla, Ice Spice and others. However, star power, hit records and cult followings aren't always transferring to album sales.
TikTok Star Kyle Marisa Roth’s Cause of Death Finally Revealed
TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth's case of death has finally been revealed. TMZ reports Roth died of cardiac arrhythmia, which is also known as irregular heartbeat, caused by myocardial fibrosis. Roth's passing was announced by her family via social media on April 15. Lindsay Roth, the TikTok star's sister, shared...
The Break Presents – EBK Jaaybo
EBK Jaaybo makes some heat for the street, but the Stockton, Calif.-bred rapper actually grew up on a steady diet of R&B music. Keyshia Cole and Alicia Keys were artists in his regular rotation. He officially took up rapping around 12 years old after watching his late father chase his own rap dreams. Jaaybo's dad, a local Stockton rapper by the name of RRari, who was murdered in 2015, was instrumental in kickstarting the 20-year-old rapper's hip-hop career. In middle school, Jaaybo was freestyling in the lunchroom while making a beat on the table.
A Silly, Made-Up New Holiday Just Hit the Calendar
Fake holidays are fun. You know, those random, sometimes weird days that someone created like National Taco Day, Happy Quitters Day, or Talk Like a Pirate Day. Did you know there's even a National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day as well as Sock Monkey Day?. Anyway, just when we thought everything...
The Game Slips, Almost Falls While Walking Down Aisle at Wedding
UPDATE (Aug. 21):. The Game was right and didn't actually fall after he appeared to take a spill while walking down the aisle. In a new video below, Game can be seen strutting down the aisle at Kid Red's wedding and tripping but catching himself before actually hitting the ground. He proceeded to walk the rest of the way to the aisle and make it to the altar.
Newest National Natural Landmark Is A West Texas Desert Oasis
Recently, a desert oasis in West Texas was distinguished as our nation's 605th National Natural Landmark. The Independence Creek Preserve is 20,000 acres of land teeming with life in the Chihuahuan Desert portion of the Lone Star State. This is great news for nature lovers and the state of Texas as a whole.
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