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Matthew McConaughey Has Literally Become a Part of the Landscape of his Hometown Uvalde, Texas
One of the most famous actors in the world is Matthew McConaughey. He is a Texas native born in Uvalde, Texas, and the biggest UT fan. McConaughey's big breakout was when he appeared as Wooderson in Dazed and Confused. It is said that Richard Linklater met McConaughey in an Austin bar and later offered him the part in the movie.
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.
The Newest Scam In Amarillo, Texas Involves Using Photos Of Warrants
Scammers are working overtime in Amarillo, Texas. Every single week, it seems, we get an update on a new scam in the area and they're getting pretty creative. Gone are the days of our biggest worry being getting an annoying phone call from some guy with a bad accent pretending to be from the IRS. Now, they're pretending to be law enforcement and have recently stepped up their game.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Amarillo’s Newest Breakfast Spot One Step Closer to Opening
When one Amarillo door shuts another one opens, right? That is what we always hear. With the sudden closing of Malcolm's over the weekend, I guess that means another Amarillo restaurant needs to open. That is exactly what is getting ready to happen. We already know that both Joe Taco...
How To Keep Your Pet From Getting Heat Stroke In Amarillo
Now that summer is officially upon us here in Amarillo, we're finding ourselves out and about more often. Soaking up the sun, doing outdoor activities, and just enjoying the longer days. Sometimes it's just us, others it's a family affair. When we talk about family, yes we mean your pets...
Missed Restaurants in Amarillo: Shoney’s and Their Breakfast Bar
Amarillo is an excellent location to open a restaurant, especially if it is situated along I-40. When people are traveling and looking for a quick meal, they tend to choose something familiar. Amarillo's I-40 has been home to several well-known restaurants. However, over the years, many of these establishments have closed.
A Tragedy In Texas: Smoke Billowed in the Sky as Buc-ee’s Burned
Buc-ee's has become a must-visit in Texas. It was such a fun place to stop that it has expanded beyond the Texas borders and into other states. Of course, this Texas staple had to be shared with others because it is an experience. The first Buc-ee's was founded in Clute,...
Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...
No, The City Of Amarillo Will Not Fill Your Pool This Summer. Stop Asking.
Every single summer it seems that this has to be explained over and over. If you own a pool, you made a very personal decision to take on that level of headache. You have to keep it clean. You have to keep it up and running. You have to figure out how to fill your pool. No, that doesn't include or involve the City of Amarillo.
Thanks For The Laughs! Brilliant Mind Behind Viral Oklahoma X Account Says Goodbye.
Once in a while, a social media account comes along that seems to strike gold every single time they post. Everything they do is hilarious, creative, and on-point. Usually, when you think of hilarious X (formerly Twitter) accounts, you think of companies like Wendy's. One of the biggest and funniest accounts is the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The brains behind the funny recently announced that they are no longer behind the keyboard.
McDonald’s Says These Menu Items Are Going Away and Never Coming Back
We regret to inform you may never see some of your McDonald's favorites again. The fast food chain recently revealed it has no plans to bring back some of its previous menu items. Why McDonald's Is Dropping Menu Items?. McDonald's a fairly predictable menu no matter what location you stop...
New Water Report Hands Amarillo A Superior Rating
It's one of the things people tend to complain about the most. Not just in Amarillo, but wherever in the United States you live. I'm talking about drinking tap water. Yes, there are so many who won't go near it. Now, while I'll say there are definitely places I've lived...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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