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The One Texas Olympic Athlete That Sits On A Mountain Of Gold
The Summer Olympics are kicking off in Paris, France this month. For those of us that remember, our eyes will be glued to the TV screen late at night after we've caught up on The Bear and House Of Dragons, chanting "USA!" while finishing off lukewarm beer and a bag of potato chips. When it comes to the summer games, Texas has quite the reputation for bringing home the gold. One Texan did it better than most.
Area Near HGTV Homes Heavily Damaged By Hurricane Beryl
The effects of Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Texas are being felt in an area once featured on a popular HGTV TV show. Millions were left without power after Hurricane Beryl slammed parts of Texas on Monday. Photos from the area show heavy flooding along the coastline, including Surfside, Texas.
Will We Ever See All Trails Open At Palo Duro Canyon This Summer?
This summer has been tough for those hoping to go hiking in Palo Duro Canyon. There have been several instances of trails being closed because of the sporadic rains we've been getting. Recently, we got more rain and more closures at Palo Duro Canyon. Will we ever see all the trails fully open at Palo Duro Canyon this summer?
A New Amarillo Restaurant is Open and Already Great Reviews
It's not too often that an Amarillo restaurant kind of sneaks up on me but it happened. Oh, and the reviews I have seen online have been good. The new place? It is called Quattros. Now Quattros is located at 810 N Buchanan. It's just a few miles down from...
Wait, How Much Cocaine Was Seized In The Panhandle?
Every 4th Of July brings fireworks to Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. Loud cracks, bangs, and booms can be heard all around the city. Mortars getting shot high into the sky to produce this beautiful array of colors that bring the admiration of everyone. Parties and gatherings are held, grills...
Discount Retail Store Found in Nearly Every State Shuttering Locations
Yet another discount store could be headed for disaster as it begins to close locations. Let's first look back at the first half of 2024 and the growing issues among discount retail stores. Family Dollar, which is owned by Dollar Tree, announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores throughout 2024....
How Many Gold Medals Have Olympians From Texas Won?
It's one of my personal favorite sports times of the year, the Olympics. The summer games in Paris are right around the corner and it promises to be another fun-filled, intense Olympic games. Athletes from all over the country, and all over the world, will compete to add that coveted gold medal to their collection.
Tragedy Hits Newly Opened Amarillo Restaurant
This should be a time that we are rejoicing with so many new restaurants in Amarillo. We have also had to endure the closing of some we really loved as well. It seems that as some close we celebrate the new ones. That should be what we are doing. We...
Top Self-Service Car Washes in Amarillo: Where to Get Your Car Sparkling Clean
In a city like Amarillo, driving is the primary mode of transportation. As a result, cars tend to get dirty quickly. Thankfully, Amarillo is home to numerous excellent car wash facilities, ensuring residents can easily keep their vehicles clean. However, some people prefer not to use automatic car washes for...
Underground Caverns in Amarillo Once Held this Precious Treasure and Still Does
Amarillo is well known for many things good and bad, but did you know Amarillo once had an abundance of this treasure?. Amarillo was once the home of global helium production. Most of the world's helium supply was produced in Amarillo. Amarillo is known as the Yellow City (amarillo is...
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
Old School Barber Shave? Here’s Where To Go In Amarillo.
If you're a fan of watching gangster movies, you'll find that many of those movies have scenes where the mobsters are hanging out in the barber shop getting a shave. There's even a scene in "Rounders" where Matt Damon is getting a shave and says he feels like he's going to get whacked sitting in the chair.
Will Texas Increase The Speed Limit On The Highways?
Lately I've been noticing around the country that states are starting to increase speed limits on their highways, but we haven't heard anything about Texas entertaining the idea of doing the same. For example, New Jersey recently upped the speed limit to 80 mph on their Garden State Parkway allowing...
Amarillo’s New Shopping Strip: Development Begins at Former Car Wash Location
The economy in Amarillo seems to be booming with all the construction going on in and around the city. It is so good, that another strip plaza with room for multiple tenants is going up. The 45th Shopping Center. This center will be located at 4604 SW 45th Ave. It...
Pat Green Takes the Stage at The Lumberyard in Canyon
One of the great things about summertime in Amarillo and Canyon is music. The cities are filled with great artists entertaining those who love great songs and a great time. Born in San Antonio, Pat Green began his musical career while attending college at Texas Tech University. He performed in local bars and soon had a large following of fans. In 1995, Green released his album Dancehall Dreamer.
What is Going on With Two More Closed Amarillo Restaurants?
It's been a whirlwind with all of the closed places in Amarillo recently. We lost Malcolm's about a week ago. We just got word that Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi is closing next weekend. That should keep us set for a while. Oh, but it has not. However, the two...
The Most Dangerous College Campuses In Texas
Believe it or not, these 6 Texas college campuses are not only the most dangerous in the Lone Star State, they're among the most dangerous in the USA. As if college wasn't difficult enough already, you have to worry about this kind of this kind of stuff too. Rising costs, unfeeling faculty, final exams, rape, murder ... this ain't your Daddy's college.
After More Than 25 Years Amarillo Restaurant Closing It’s Doors
After the sudden closing of Malcolm's in Amarillo last week I thought we were going to get a break. We needed some time to recuperate from that closing. Let the other Amarillo restaurants just coast through clear and free. No more closings. That is what we wanted. That is not...
Unluckiest Texas Lotto Numbers All Have Something In Common
Statistically speaking, all lottery numbers are created equal, right?. Here in Texas, that doesn't appear to be the case. Some numbers have historically been less lucky than others- and they all have something in common. Justgamblers, an online directory for gambling, looked at the numbers for Powerball and Megamillions. Both...
The Most Popular Coffee Drink In Texas? It’ll Surprise You.
We always talk about the amount of coffee shops here in Amarillo, and truthfully it's the same for Texas in general. I mean, we have so many to choose from, but apparently for good reason. I mean, have you ever seen a coffee shop go out of business in Amarillo?
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