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Why People Are Putting This Classic Toy on Their Bird Feeders
Some people are going back to their childhoods for a creative solution for a common problem that plagues bird feeders. Gardeners and lawn care aficionados are finding each other like never before thanks to helpful (and sometimes quirky social media groups. The Punk Rock Gardening and Bird Watching Facebook group, for example, boasts a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
Need Somewhere New To Run In Amarillo? Check These Out.
The great Ron Burgundy once said, "I believe it's called 'jogging' or 'yogging'. It might be a soft 'J'". It's something we see many people in Amarillo out doing, especially during these warmer months. Typically, runners have a tendency to head out either early in the morning or later in...
Man With Famous Namesake Killed By Amarillo Police
It seems lately the police in Amarillo have been very busy. There have been a lot of stories lately about shootings and various other crimes that it's starting to make me wonder if we're headed into a bad crime cycle. For awhile, things seemed to be going better. Violent crime...
Dreaming of the Lake? Here’s Where You Can Rent a Boat in or Near Amarillo
There is nothing more fun than enjoying a weekend on Lake Meredith, Greenbelt or any of the other great lakes near Amarillo. Everyone deserves to enjoy some time on a boat in the lake. Don't have a boat don't worry. You can Rent Boats in or near Amarillo. Boats are...
Amarillo Lesson – Please Don’t Play Amateur Detective
I want to see if I know them. I want to see if we have any mutual friends. I want a sneak peek into their lives before they did whatever they did to become a trainwreck. I know, innocent until proven guilty and all but this is where it all starts.
4 Super Fancy Texas Airbnb Rentals For A Badass Getaway
Feel like taking a swanky vacation with your friends? If you put all of your pennies together, you should be able to afford a few nights in one of these luxurious Texas Airbnbs! You might have to take 6 or 8 people with you, but the more, the merrier!. Check...
Yes, There Are Real Summer Camps In Texas That Are Just For Adults
Growing up, I always looked forward to summer camp. I would usually be gone for somewhere between two and three weeks and would have the time of my life. I made new friends. Fell in love once or twice. Conquered my fear of heights. Some of my favorite defining young memories happened at camp. So, imagine my surprise when I hear that summer camp for adults is a thing and we have them in Texas.
Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
Jesus, Aliens, And East Texas; What Happened To Profundity “Cult”
One of the stranger stories I've heard in recent years has come out of the piney woods of East Texas. On TikTok, there's a guy who calls himself "Cult Hunter". I came across a long series of videos he did about a supposed cult in East Texas called Profundity Yours. It involves aliens, Jesus, and a cafe in Marietta, Texas.
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
Update On Popular Restaurant Reopening In Amarillo
It was the shocker of the year when Beef O'Brady's just randomly shut their doors here in Amarillo. Well, let's clarify, they didn't shut their doors, the owner of the building shut their doors for them. Since then, there have been a lot of questions as to what happened and...
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
[SURVEY] What is Your Take on Amarillo’s Slug Bug Ranch?
The Slug Bugs are here in Amarillo. It has been a long time coming but Amarillo is now complete. We have had the Cadillac Ranch here in Amarillo for fifty years. So for fifty years, people have been stopping on their trip through Amarillo to spray paint the famous Cadillacs.
Parents Want Son Last Seen in Texas to Find His Way Home
Imagine knowing that Texas was the location where your son was last seen. Imagine it being two years since you last heard from him. That is what parents, Heidi and Terry Van Roon are dealing with right now. Their son, Karl, was last seen in Texas at a small farm....
This Houston Cemetery is Located at a Busy Intersection
Imagine driving down the street in the middle of a big city and seeing a cemetery right next to an auto part store. This is exactly what you will see when you are driving Long Point Drive in Houston!. WHY IS IT THERE?. Heinrich Hillendahl emigrated from Germany in the...
Scandals that Rocked Amarillo: Stanley Marsh 3 and the Chicken Coop Incident
The scandal that imploded in October 2012 would forever change how Amarillo residents would recall longtime eccentric icon, Stanley March 3. Named the defendant in a series of lawsuits filed by several underage teenage boys represented by a prominent Houston attorney, it was the beginning of the end for Marsh. Indeed, in the years that followed, all the way until his death, all the ugly details of Marsh's private life were hung for all to see.
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