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Updates and Changes Come to an Amarillo Grocery Store
A lot of us in Amarillo aren't big fans of change. I know that it takes me a while to get used to something and think OK this is not so bad. Usually, that is the case but the recent change in Market Street over on Georgia Street really is not one of them.
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...
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
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...
The Most Patriotic Dogs Of Amarillo Will Gather Here
Well here we are, the 4th of July is right around the corner in Amarillo, and there are so many different events that are planned out to celebrate our independence. Because it falls in the middle of the week this year, we're getting different things to do for essentially a full week.
Texans Love to Two-Step: Here’s the Best Songs To Kick Up Your Heels
Growing up in Texas, especially cities like Ft. Worth, Houston, and even Amarillo (George Strait and Terry Stafford made us famous), you were surrounded by country music and usually a dance floor. The two-step was evolved from a dance that started in Paris and eventually came to the US in...
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.
Texas Panhandle’s Fishing Wonder in Lake Meredith
There is so much to learn about all of the greatness that is the Texas Panhandle. People complain all of the time about having nothing to do. Where are you looking? I mean it's easy to find stuff. Just open your eyes. If you like to get outdoors the Texas...
Top Spots to Learn: Ideal Places to Practice Driving in Amarillo
When it comes to driving in Amarillo we want safe drivers. We want everyone to know the laws of the road. We want nice and courteous drivers. We want everyone to know just how to drive in our area. So when it comes to new drivers, and let's face it, even some that have been driving forever, practice makes perfect.
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.
How Bike-Friendly Is Amarillo, Texas? Some Say We Have Work To Do.
We've all seen them. Drive around town and soon enough you'll find yourself next to a bike lane in Amarillo, Texas. Coming across these bicycle lanes in Amarillo may lead you to think that we are very bike and pedestrian friendly. When you start reading through news articles and comments, you see that Amarillo has a long way to go when it comes to giving us true transportation choices.
Need To Cool Down? Here’s 5 Amarillo Snow Cone Places For Ya
Now that summer has officially hit Amarillo, as we witnessed by the temperature yesterday, we're all looking for ways to stay cool in the hot summer sun. Sure, there's always going to a pool to take a dive and cool off, but what about once you get out of said pool?
Then & Now: A History Of Amarillo Arcades
Ah man, the good old days right? Life used to be so much simpler in Amarillo back in the day. It also used to be even more fun. I'm not saying there isn't fun to be had in the city these days, but there were things we used to love to do as kids that are hard to find these days.
Hey Amarillo it is Illegal to Do This on the Highways of Texas
Yes, we have a lot of construction in Amarillo. It can be a major headache. It can significantly add to your travel time to get anywhere you are going. I get that. It is a major pain as well. You are not above the law and you can not find...
No Shortage of Fireworks Near Amarillo for Independence Day
Some summers we seem to have a shortage of Independence Day celebrations in and around Amarillo. This year is not going to be one of them. We are going to have at least three days to enjoy. I know a lot of people complain about celebrations that are not on...
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