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Needing Your Lawn Mowed in Texas? Here’s a Bigger, Better, and Interesting Alternative
You've got to love Texas. It's a vast state. Inside this vast state is a lot of land that gets overgrown. Just look at Amarillo and Lubbock, land as far as the eye can see, further south the more tree-dense land in New Braunfels, and the rest of Hill Country.
Popular Amarillo Building Has a New Tenant to Tempt Your Tastebuds
The thing about Amarillo is this city has seen its share of restaurants come and go, and leave empty buildings. In October 2022, an Amarillo restaurant closed its doors and said goodbye. This restaurant had been open for over 20 years. China Star. At the time of its closure, I...
The Texas Panhandle Has An Obsession With Big Giant Crosses
The Texas panhandle is an interesting place to live. Every time you turn around there's something you can only see in this part of the world. Whether it's a roadside attraction or a massive canyon, we've it all and everything in between. One thing that keeps popping up is massive religious monuments. Everything is bigger in Texas, indeed.
This Genius Airport Hack Just Made Us Feel All Kinds of Silly
Seriously, why have you all been holding out on telling the rest of us this info?. An airline industry employee recently took to TikTok to reveal how not to be one of those people staring at the screen with all of the flights and gate numbers. How The Airline Hack...
New Amarillo Facebook Groups Give Us All a Place to Vent
Amarillo is getting creative in ways that we get to address different concerns in our area. Thanks to good ol' social media we are getting our fair share of outlets to let it all out. Our social media groups are a way to share what could be important information. One...
Texas Travel Icon Buc-ee’s Is Out Of Control, And We Love It
It's been many years since my first trip to Buc-ee's. It was in Ft. Worth, and I was going to South Padre. My mind was blown. Living in Oklahoma I had never seen anything like it. It was a truck stop without the trucks selling fuel, snacks, drinks, brisket, the latest releases from Texas country artists on CD, home decor, and even firepits for your backyard. It was madness, and I loved it. Buc-ee's has grown a lot since then, and it's getting crazy...in a good way.
Memorial Weekend Nightmare as Alligator Traps Texans in Lake
Nothing like a fun day out on the lake for Memorial Day Weekend, a bunch of Texans were not having fun on Sunday though. Be careful if you travel to Huntsville State Park in East Texas. They have alligator warning signs in the lakes and they're not kidding. They even put up this friendly PSA on Mother's Day warning folks that alligators in the park are real.
Amarillo Unemployment One Of The Best In The State
With the economy struggling in so many different ways, people are looking for anything they can in order to bring enough money into the home. Companies are cutting employees instead of adding them, but in Amarillo that seems to be the opposite. Good news has come in from the most...
Trouble Bubbles at Brand New Amarillo Restaurant After Concerning Video Posted on Social Media
A local restaurant is in the hot seat after a post on social media kicked up a fuss. Cerveceria 18 has come under fire after customers allege the restaurant remained open despite no running water on location on Tuesday. The restaurant and bar opened late last year after the building had sat empty for some time. Prior to that the building was the original location of Kabuki, then the short-lived Kushi Yama.
Another Murder In Amarillo Has Us Going Backwards
Last year was kind of a banner year for Amarillo when it came to violent crime. We went down in murders and it seemed like for the first time in a long time, we were headed in the right direction. Then 2024 hit, and it seems like we're going backward...
Slug Bug Ranch is Ready to Celebrate it’s Move to Amarillo
Just in case you didn't hear the Slug Bug Ranch is moving to Amarillo. We are going to be lucky enough to not only have the Cadillac Ranch here but there is also going to be another stop down Interstate 40 to enjoy the Slug Bug Ranch as well. If...
Wearing A Cowboy Hat In Texas? Better Know The Rules …
I think pretty much every Texan owns at least one cowboy hat. It's like a state law or something. I think they actually issue cowboy hats at birth in Texas, males and females alike really love these things. Yep, even I have one ... 2 actually. If you're going to...
TRAFFIC ALERT: City of Canyon Repairs Will Delay Traffic on 4th Avenue Next Week
Canyon is a rapidly growing city, and with growth comes the need for repairs and maintenance to ensure continuous operation. This is what is about to happen in the home of the Eagles and Buffaloes. If you are a fan of using 4th Avenue to get to your destination in...
Check Out this McDouble: Hereford Is Getting a New McDonald’s
Hereford, Texas is the beef capital of the world, or so the sign driving into town says. It's true, that you'll find more cows in Hereford than people, but that doesn't mean it isn't a thriving town. The town has grown immensely over the years. The city is home to...
Duck, Duck, Goose! Theft of Waterfowl in Texas is Quite Common
Have you heard about the hoopla involving stolen wild geese from a park in Allen, Texas recently?. It started with a post on social media platform Nextdoor that flagged an individual suspected of absconding with several geese from Lake Bethany Park. The proof?. Well. A picture of a woman with...
Video: Oklahoma Has A Stonehenge, And It’s Prettier Than The Real One
In the Texas panhandle, we're used to seeing random collections of vehicles, strange monuments, and all kinds of weird knick-knacks scattered along the highway. In Oklahoma, however, there is a collection of pillars that dwarfs anything we have. Say hello to Tulsa Stonehenge. Tulsa Stonehenge, It's As Strange As It...
Crafty Dad Makes Spot-On Replica Gun Safe For Kids’ Nerf Weapons
A dad is being celebrated on social media for his crafty attempt to keep his kids organized and safe. A gun safe can not only keep your firearms safe, but also your family and others safe from your firearms. Gun safes are heavy-duty storage options for firearms. In order for...
Amarillo Could Be In Store For Some Wild Summer Storms This Week
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has been pumping out updates all day today about the potential for some wild summer weather this week. While there's that piece of me that thinks of all the hazards and threats associated with severe weather, I'm ready for a good summer storm. What...
Puppy Scams In Amarillo, Texas Threaten Your Hard Earned Money
We're constantly seeing updates on newer and more creative scams hitting the Amarillo area. Thieves are stopping at nothing to try and separate you from your hard-earned cash in Yellow City. In one of the latest scams targeting us, these diabolical scammers are tugging on your heartstrings by using adorable photos of sweet little puppies.
Hackers Obviously Take Over Panhandle Facebook Page
You never know who you can trust online in Amarillo or the Texas Panhandle. You get on social media and you have a few Facebook friend requests. You see one and think to yourself you thought you were already friends. After looking for a bit you realized you were indeed...
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