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With All Of The Rain Amarillo Is Getting, The Mosquitoes Are Swarming
The worst part of the summer months in Texas is the mosquitoes. Recently, in Amarillo, I was standing outside playing a nice game of fetch with my dog, when I felt the familiar bite of a mosquito on my leg. Then it happened again, and again. We cut fetch short and went inside. Mosquito season is here, and with all of the rain we're getting you need to do everything you can to keep them out of your yard.
The Price Of Gas Continues To Fall This Summer In Amarillo, Texas
An exciting bit of news recently came regarding the price of gas in Amarillo, Texas. According to AAA, Amarillo was home to the cheapest gas in the entire state of Texas. That's pretty great news as we head into summer and all of the traveling that comes with it. This morning, though, there's even better news when it comes to fuel.
Why People are Suddenly Putting Bars of Soap in Their Yards
A growing trend among homeowners has some covering their grass and plants with soap. And no, they're not trying to give their yard a much needed bath. Maybe you spotted a bar nestled between plants in someone's garden or caught a whiff of a fresh-smelling sent wafting from a neighbor's lawn.
House Catches Fire For Second Time In Just Over A Year In Amarillo
There are some wild things that happen in Amarillo I swear. Since I moved here, I've heard and seen some thing I never thought would ever happen, which is where I started using the "only in Amarillo" phrase. This one has to be one of the wildest things I've heard...
There Are More Kangaroos In Amarillo Than You Think
Over the last few days, we've heard a lot about kangaroos in Amarillo. I mean, it's not exactly the place you'd expect to find these creatures hopping around. I saw someone comment no a picture about how they expect to see this in Australia, NOT Amarillo. They're 100% correct, but...
Bulldozed By Karma: The Worst Bank Robbers In Texas and Their Failed Heists
Robbing banks in Texas is risky business. After all, the Lone Star state is known for an overall enthusiasm for their right to bear arms. One can only imagine the amount of guts it takes to tell a teller 'stick 'em up'. But having guts isn't quite the same as...
Texas Country Music Sensation Kevin Fowler Returns Home to Play The Lumberyard
The one remarkable thing about Amarillo is that it has produced a multitude of talented individuals across various fields, including sports, acting, media, business, wrestling, and music. One of those musicians graduated from Tascosa High School in the 80s. Kevin Fowler. Kevin Fowler was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas....
Kangaroo Killed on Amarillo’s I-40 Over the Weekend
The last place you would expect to see a kangaroo hopping around is Amarillo. However, Amarillo has seen its share of hopping kangaroos over the last few years. On Friday, June 7th we shared a story about rogue kangaroos in Texas. Two of those stories came out of Amarillo. Why...
Austin Police Believe They Have Arrested a Texas Serial Killer
This guy has been a problem since 1975 and police believe they can tie him to several crimes to get him locked away for good. Ever Heard of Raul Meza? (WARNING DETAILS ON CRIMES BELOW) Remember this name because police in Texas believe this guy maybe responsible for several murders...
Need Gas? Amarillo, Texas Is Home To The Cheapest Gas In The State.
The next time you pull up to the pump in Amarillo, Texas, you might be tempted to roll your eyes at the price of gas. You might want to curse under your breath as you pull out your wallet and contemplate just how much of your hard-earned money you want to spend. Before you do, remember this; Amarillo, Texas is home to the cheapest gas in the entire state at the moment.
Quirky Phrases That Make Perfect Sense to Midwesterners
The Midwest is a magical place. It's the heartland of America and full of friendly people, a lower cost of living, lots of farmland, and some interesting sayings. Many of these phrases may not make sense to most. But, to a Midwesterner, no explanation is needed. What is the Midwest?
Walmart to Change Price Tags on Every Single Item in Every Store
Walmart is about to look a lot different in just about every aisle of every store. Walmart claims to have more than 120,000 products on shelves in each of their more than 2,300 stores across the U.S. No wonder it's so difficult to find some items when you just want to make a "quick trip to pick up a couple things."
‘Dress That Broke The Internet’ Groom Lands in Prison Following Murder Attempt
The groom from the night a dress with a confusing color went mega viral on social media has been sentenced to prison for attempting to murder his wife. What is commonly referred to as "The Dress That Broke The Internet" was seen as either white and gold or blue and black in a 2015 photo taken by a guest at the wedding of Keir and Grace Johnston.
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