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UPDATE: Sign Once Said Amarillo’s Chicken Place Will Open Up Soon
It has been months since a fire at an Amarillo Popeye's caused them to close down. They have been sitting pretty much empty since. The Popeye's on Paramount has left a hole in that part of Amarillo. They first had a sign that said closed. Then the sign said to...
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
How Pet Owners In Amarillo Can Get Dogs Vaccinated For Free
Having a dog is one of the greatest joys on the planet. With having a pet comes certain responsibilities. You need to make sure they have a tag or a microchip. You'll need to keep up with flea and tick protection. You will also need to keep up with their vaccinations. Fortunately, there's a chance for you to do that, for free, coming up in Amarillo.
After 40 Years, Amarillo’s Discovery Center Is Needing An Upgrade
Age isn't kind to any of us, and that includes the Don Harrington Discovery Center. The Discovery Center has been a staple in Amarillo for a very long time. Generations of kids have spent time playing and learning inside of those walls. Unfortunately, age has caught up with the Discovery Center in Amarillo, and it's time for a much-needed upgrade.
Dasher Diary: Another Make This Make Sense Amarillo
There are a lot of things I love about DoorDashing. I mean the extra money is nice. Getting to meet some great people is a fun part too. Running into old friends is always fun. Sometimes I get free food and I will never pass that up. That is one of the perks that sometimes happen. Not often, but it does happen.
New Study Says Texas Is Officially The Worst State To Live In
Those of us who live in Texas will tell you it's hands down the greatest state in the union. In fact, so great that we STILL talk about seceding and becoming our own country once again. That's a discussion for another day. There's one little problem with telling everyone we...
Screw California! SpaceX and X Will Now Call Texas Home.
If you've been to Austin any time in the last 3-4 years and driven on Highway 45/130 (yeah, it's the one with the tolls), you may have noticed this incredible monstrosity of a building that feels like it's a literal mile long. If you haven't been there to see it,...
Watch Amarillo’s Last Coal Train Ride For the Final Time As Power Plant Begins Shut Down
It's easy to forget that Amarillo, Texas got its start as a railroad town. And it's even easier to forget that we still are a railroad town. That's why this video caught my eye while I was scrolling through YouTube not long ago. "One of the Last Ever Amarillo Coal...
Your Texas Nightclub Dream is Closer Than Ever – Find Out How
At some point, we have all thought owning a bar or nightclub would be the coolest thing ever. In time, those dreams fade, reality sets in and we go about our daily lives. However, what if your dream of owning a nightclub could come true, and not cost you an arm and a leg, would you jump at the chance?
US Marshals Need your Help Hunting Down this Most Wanted Man from Texas
Texas is a large state with a large population, and in that population are criminals who commit serious crimes. When the US Marshals become involved, you know the crime is severe. The US Marshals have a list of the 15 Most Wanted Fugitives and one dangerous Texas man makes the...
Did Amarillo Lose Another Place? Or Will it Be Coming Back?
If there is something going on with a restaurant here in Amarillo we try to be in the know. Places open and close here so fast that sometimes it is hard to try to keep up. Oh, but we try. There was some buzz earlier about El Tropico on Grand...
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
A Scandalous Tale of the City of Amarillo, the FBI, and the Traffic Engineer Who Left the Country
Ask anyone of driving age who lives in Amarillo, Texas what the most frustrating thing is on the road. Chances are, you'll hear lamentations of ill-timed traffic lights. While Buchanan and Pierce streets are a smooth, synchronized glide through Downtown Amarillo, you'll be hard pressed to name any other stretch of road that offers the same cascading luxury of lights.
Another Terrifying Encounter In 2024 With A Mountain Lion In Texas
This year has seen a lot of news regarding mountain lions in Texas. There have been changes to regulations and laws regarding mountain lions. There have also been several sightings of mountain lions in the Lone Star State. Recently, a terrifying encounter was captured on video. Mountain Lion Caught On...
Watch Out! This Is The Busiest Intersection In Amarillo, Texas.
People in Amarillo, Texas talk a lot about how Amarillo still has that "small-town spirit". We may have a small-town spirit, but our city is a hectic place. Recently, I came across a study on the amount of traffic going through intersections in Amarillo, and the numbers were insane. According to the numbers, here's the busiest intersection in Amarillo, Texas.
Amarillo Neighborhoods Reporting Overnight Door Knocking
You're fast asleep, deep in that REM cycle, then all of a sudden you're jarred awake by a loud knock at the door. It sounds like the cops are there. You jump up and run to look outside, only to find no one is there. That's been happening at a...
Amarillo Rejoice Tascosa Drive-In Has An Opening Date
Amarillo found out over the Fourth of July holiday that the Tascosa Drive-In was getting new life. We have never needed good news like that as much as we need it now. So a business that was closed is indeed getting new life. The drive-in is going to see better...
The Mystery Behind This Amarillo Car Wash Business
There are a lot of places to wash your car here in Amarillo. There are choices if you want the work to be done for you. You can just drive through and it is done. You can also stop at a place where you can do the job yourself. I...
When Do The Kids Go Back To School In Amarillo?
The kids have been out of school on summer break for well over a month now in Amarillo, Canyon, and all the other lovely places in the Texas Panhandle. You love having that time with your kids, right? Always hanging around you, constantly wanting to go and spend time with you.
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