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The Summer Heat In Amarillo, Texas Is Already Trying To Break Records
The summer heat has arrived in Amarillo. We've already seen several days in the 90s, and have even touched the triple digits. What's crazy, is that we're already seeing attempts by Mother Nature to break heat records in Yellow City. Yesterday, June 7, was almost one for the record books.
Summer Shocker: Gas Price Surge Coming for Unfortunate Drivers in These States
Some drivers may be staying closer to home this summer as gas prices are set to skyrocket in multiple states. A recent report from transportation blog Transport Topics examined the forecast for gas prices in all 50 states. While residents in many states are in the clear, there are at least five states that are going to feel the pain of rising prices at the pump.
Amarillo Public Library Is Back With Summer Reading Program
Now that summer break is underway in Amarillo and Canyon, we're all looking for ways to keep the kids busy. Sure, there's plenty of activities we can go out and do, but we want them to still keep their brain active as well. Enter the Amarillo Public Library. They've brought...
Amarillo’s Fugitive Of The Week Wanted For Sex Crimes With Kids
Every day there is a fugitive on the loose, and in just about every city in America. Well, Amarillo is no different. We have numerous fugitives that are either roaming the streets of Amarillo, or committed a crime here that they're wanted for. Funny thing is, a lot of people...
These 2 Texans Are Among The Countries Wealthiest
I was just reading this morning that according to a new ayeaye survey, 20% of people say that you have to have lived in a state anywhere from 1 to 10 years in order to 'adopt' that state and say you are from there. Thankfully I'm a native Texan so I don't have to worry about that but quite some time ago, billionaire Elon Musk announced that he had relocated to Texas.
Rouge Kangaroos Run Loose in Several Texas Cities
When you think of Texas animals, you don't typically think of kangaroos. Instead, you think of cows, bulls, longhorns, horses, and maybe even an armadillo. You don't think kangaroos. Kangaroos are not native to Texas. They are native to countries (Australia and Papua New Guinea) thousands of miles away across...
Amarillo’s Beef With Popeyes: Bell is the New Paramount
One restaurant in Amarillo has the dubious honor of receiving the most complaints, the Popeyes on Paramount. This establishment couldn't get it right receiving bad reviews after bad reviews. Then in February 2024, something happened and Popeyes on Paramount shut down. A fire occurred in the building. As of the...
Fear in the Heart of Texas: Mexican Cartels Known To Be In The Lone Star State
The cartel has been in Texas for longer than you might be comfortable knowing. The Drug Enforcement Agency recently released their National Drug Threat Assessment for the year 2024. In the assessment, the subject of fentanyl and the rising number of American deaths due to the illicit substance is at the forefront.
What’s The Wildest Thing On Amarillo Facebook Marketplace? Prosthetics.
I'm not usually one to spend a lot of time lurking on Facebook Marketplace trying to find a good bargain. I've never been able to spot something that grabs my attention. That was until a friend of mine sent me a photo that made my mouth drop. I had no idea there was a prosthetics side of Marketplace in Amarillo.
FBI Captured One of the Cartel’s Most Terrifying Female Assassins in Texas, Now What?
It's easy to forget that the cartel is a very real, very powerful force in Texas and its members walk amongst us. The FBI El Paso office announced that on February 15, 2024 they had arrested a woman wanted by the Mexican government for her involvement in a string of gruesome murders in Cuidad Juarez.
5 Surprising Things Viral Ex-Con Says Would Make Her More Likely to Burglarize Your Home
Sometimes it's hard to find qualified experts for advice when it comes to home security. Thankfully, TikToker and former Florida Department of Corrections inmate Jen Gomez is down to give an inside look at how burglars choose which homes to target. Who Is Jen Gomez On TikTok?. Gomez claims she...
Reel in the Fun: Kids Free Fishing Camp Coming Up in Amarillo
When was the last time you have been fishing? Grabbing that pole and heading out for a relaxing afternoon either here in Amarillo or jumping on the road and traveling a bit. Fishing is something I loved to do growing up. I haven't taken the time to do so since my daughter was little.
Should You Spray Your Peonies if They Are Covered in Ants?
Peonies are the show-stoppers of the garden with their large, vibrant blooms that come in a variety of colors. Their sweet fragrance fills the warm summer air, and their resilience means they come back year after year. But there’s one thing about peonies that might catch you off guard: they’re...
Food Trucks, Mobile Coffee, And Now Mobile Vapes In Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo has a lot of options if you want to get something on the go rather than go into a brick-and-mortar store. We have an endless supply of food trucks that serve everything from Hibachi to cheesecakes, and everything in between. We have mobile coffee shops, photo studios, and I've even heard rumors of a mobile barber. This, though, is something completely different. Amarillo now has a mobile vape shop.
Big In Texas: Here Is The Biggest Land Animal In Texas
Do you have any idea what the biggest land animal in Texas is?. Let's eliminate some animals. We'll start by saying goodbye to buffalo and bison. We'll also say adios to bears. Sasquatch isn't real (that we know of) so he doesn't make the list either. Here's one more clue before we get to the big reveal: the biggest land animal in Texas is also the mascot to one of our most popular college teams.
Why Toilet Paper You Hoarded During the Pandemic is Probably Expired
Remember all that toilet paper you fought off hoards of people only to get the final rolls on the shelf during the pandemic a few years ago?. There is a chance your four-year-old TP could be expired if it's still sitting around your house. How To Find Your Toilet Paper's...
What Are The Biggest Tourist Trap Places In Amarillo?
Every city has its tourist trap, and Amarillo is actually known for a few of them. Two of them are considered huge tourist traps, and I'd have to say I agree with that. One of them will cost you some dough, while the other one won't. So before we start...
5 Tornadoes In One Day? It Just Happened In The Texas Panhandle.
If you haven't noticed, the panhandle has been absolutely hammered by storms over the last few weeks. We aren't talking about that summer showers where it dumps down rain and nothing else. We're talking about severe storms that rip through and cause damage in a 5-10 minute span. Every day...
Ready to Take Your Toddler on a Fun Nature Walk in Amarillo?
The world around you is all new to a toddler in Amarillo. They have so much to explore as it is. It also seems like as huge as the world can be there is always something to explore. Getting a toddler out and enjoying and learning is what it is all about.
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