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Are Your Fireworks Legal In Texas? Find Out Here.
We've made it! Independence Day, the Fourth of July, whatever you call it, we've arrived at the week of it in Amarillo. The fireworks stands are open for business and we're all getting our plans in order for the big day. We love everything about the fourth. The fact that...
Enter to Win Tickets to TEXAS Outdoor Musical!
We're deep into the heart of a Texas summer, and we've got something that might help you brush off the heat. How about a night out in Palo Duro Canyon to watch the famous, world-renowned TEXAS Outdoor Musical?. It's the 58th season of this long-running beloved show. And you'll be...
Jorge Dionicio Hernandez
Jorge Dionicio Hernandez is a Hispanic male, 33-years-old. He's 5' 3" and weighs 130 pounds. Jorge Dionicio Hernandez has identifying marks including Tattoos on his back and leg. Jorge Dionicio Hernandez is in the country illegally from Mexico. In 2009 Hernandez was convicted of multiple of Driving while intoxicated in...
Texas Bride-to-Be Seeks Help to Find Mother’s Wedding Dress Lost in Amarillo
When it comes to getting married in Texas, regardless of your location - Dallas/Ft. Worth, Amarillo, Galveston, Lubbock, Austin, or even Claude - your attire on the big day holds significance. Many brides feel nostalgic on their wedding day and some want to wear their mother's wedding dress or incorporate...
In the New Era of Jeopardy They Have Not Forgotten About Amarillo
With the retirement and then passing of Alex Trebek Amarillo and the world lost a friend we turned to every evening. We lost the familiar face we turned to so we could see just how smart we were compared to the contestants. Since his passing, there have been a few different hosts.
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Iconic Amarillo Restaurant Bids Farewell After 38 Years
One of the many great things about Amarillo is the variety of places where you can grab a delicious meal. Some of these places are special because they are locally owned and have a hometown feel. However, it's always heartbreaking when one of these places closes its doors. Unfortunately, Amarillo...
Tascosa Drive-In Theater In Amarillo, Texas Teases Major Announcement.
In October of last year, the announcement was made that it would be the final season at Tascosa Drive-In. After 25 years, the screen would go dark for good at the last drive-in movie theater in Amarillo, Texas. After that, their social media went pretty silent. Yesterday, that changed. Tascosa...
What Trails At Palo Duro Canyon Are Opening Ahead Of July 4th Holiday
In Amarillo and most of the Texas panhandle, we've recently seen several storms move through our area. These storms have brought incredibly high winds, hail, and at times heavy rains. The flash flooding and heavy rains have caused trails at Palo Duro Canyon to close. Palo Duro Canyon State Park has announced a partial opening of those trails, just in time for the weekend before July 4th.
There’s a Shrek Uber Surprising Tipsy Late-Night Riders
Anything that happens beyond 2 a.m. can seem like a fever dream after a late night of drinking at the bar. One rather unique Uber vehicle has some passengers questioning not how they got home, but WHAT exactly drove them there. How To Find The Shrek Uber. Most of my...
Help The Youth Of Amarillo And Play Some Golf Doing It
One thing we love here in Amarillo are our golf tournaments. I swear, on almost any given weekend in the spring and summer you can find a golf scramble of some sort going on at one of the many courses here in the city. Most of these tournaments are known...
Texans Will Pay More For Their 4th of July BBQ This Year
Texans across the state love to celebrate the 4th of July. From Amarillo to Laredo, El Paso to Orange, and everywhere in between, the grills will fire up. Families and friends will gather to enjoy the holiday with burgers, hot dogs, chicken, or steak. July 4th Backyard BBQs. Getting out...
The Average Annual Salary in This Poor Texas Town Isn’t Even 5 Digits Long
Your very first job probably paid you more than $10,000 per year. Picture yourself, 16 years old, living off of mom and dad, blowing your measly paychecks on cigarettes and clearance t-shirts from Hollister. You were broke, but it didn't matter. Your mom was still feeding you Hamburger Helper and putting gas in your car when you inevitably spent your entire check on BS. You were just a kid, learning how to become a productive member of society. $10k a year was likely all you needed to have a little fun with your pals.
When To Expect A Supreme Court Decision In Texas Fight With Social Media
Social media companies have been under the microscope a lot in the past several years. There have been many hearings, trials, and studies aimed at social media and its impact on us all. In Texas, there's a big fight over censorship and social media. The fight has gone all the way to the Supreme Court, and they're expected to issue a ruling by the end of the month.
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