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What It Means If You Suddenly Find a Red Flag In Your Yard
It's always smart to keep your eyes open for red flags whether it is in your dating life or maybe even in your yard at home. And unlike those red flags you run into out at the bar, the ones in your yard might leave you wondering what to do next.
Take a Road Trip to the Most Visited State Park in Texas
It is fair to say that the Amarillo area has one of the most beautiful state parks nearby. We are so lucky to have Palo Duro Canyon right in our backyard. We have such a beautiful place for all the hikes. We are lucky to have a chance to take a trip to see Texas - The Outdoor Musicals, the canyon has so much to offer.
Amarillo’s Ultimate Fall Guide: Exciting Adventures Await!
Amarillo has set records for triple-digit heat and it doesn't seem that any relief is in sight. However, one thing that is in sight is Fall. Fall means cooler temperatures and fun activities. The great thing about Amarillo is the abundance of fun events which take place in the fall....
Amarillo Finally Broke the Curse of Triple-Digit Heat on Monday
It has been hot in Amarillo. Some of the hottest weather that Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle have seen for a while. Hot seems to be an understatement. Amarillo broke a very big weather record, for the longest span ever of consecutive amounts of days with temperatures in the triple-digits. From August 16th - August 25th Amarillo saw highs in the 100's. That is 10 straight days of heat. Most of those days reached at least 104 degrees.
One Step Closer to Pizza on Sixth Street in Amarillo
There is one location in Amarillo that has had a discussion a time or two about the location being cursed. Not haunted. No, but not able to keep a business in the location. The talk has been because of the parking. Maybe it was the fault of the business in the location.
Halloween Decoration Sends Kid Flying in Fear in Hilarious Viral Video
He wasn't expecting this, and neither will you once you start watching the video. A TikToker has shared a video of her son getting absolutely terrified after he thought a Halloween decoration wasn't operational. Best Halloween 2024 Decoration?. Every Halloween seems to have a decoration or two that goes viral...
Fed Up with Mail Theft, Woman Uses Popular Gadget to Catch Thieves in the Act
Losing something to theft, especially when there's not much you can do about it, can be incredibly frustrating. It's one of life's most irritating predicaments. It's even worse when the stolen item isn't significant enough to get much attention from the local police department. A good example of this is...
More Red Lobster Closings Just Dropped: See The Updated List
More Red Lobsters are closing down than initially expected according to a new report on the chain's bankruptcy proceedings. News of a potential Red Lobster bankruptcy filing first hit in April when stories surfaced about the seafood restaurant's financial struggles. Weeks later, the chain's parent company made the filing official.
The Tea Tells All: Amarillo’s Fall Season is Just Around the Corner
It's that time of year when just about everyone in the Texas Panhandle wishes and dreams of cooler weather. The triple-digit summer heat is toasting everything and everyone. Here's hoping that fall will be here before we know it. We shared recently that the Farmer's Almanac predicts cooler weather soon,
Canyon ISD Sends Email About Possible Nut Contamination
The first couple of weeks of school always bring challenges. You're pushing through new processes, new students, etc. However, Canyon ISD is now dealing with something they don't ever want to deal with, let alone the beginning of the school year. One of the biggest concerns of any school is...
What The Cluck? San Antonio Restaurant Owner Gets Busted for Drug Trafficking……Again
If you're a fan of the show Breaking Bad, then this story may sound eerily familiar... Picture this: The owner of a popular chicken joint is caught arranging drug deliveries with an undercover FBI agent. And it doesn't help that the hapless restaurateur already has a history of run-ins with the feds.
Why Did Your Electric Vehicle Struggle With Amarillo Heat?
Now that the heatwave in Amarillo is starting to settle down a bit, we find ourselves getting a much needed break. A break from stepping outside and feeling like we stepped in an oven, and if you own an electric vehicle, a break from a severe lack of power. We've...
See the Fascinating History of WTAMU as Students Head Back to Class
It's time for a new semester at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas and as students head back to class, it's a chance to look at the history of WTAMU. In 1909, the Texas House of Representatives approved a bill to establish a state normal school for educating teachers. On September 9, 1909, it was decided that the location of the school would be in Canyon, Texas.
Amarillo Finds Creative Way to Stay Cool in Record Breaking Heat
The saying in Amarillo is if you don't like the weather wait ten minutes, it will change unless you are talking about this summer and this heat. We have seen a lot of hot days. We have felt a lot of triple-digit heat weather. We broke the record on Saturday...
This Future Amarillo Restaurant Won’t Let You Leave Hungry
It's been a couple of weeks since Amarillo lost Butterlove Biscuits. The good news is that they closed in order to bring us a new concept. Since then they have been working on the opening of Butterlove Dinnerhouse. This new place is going to bring us a new dinner concept....
Texas Fugitive Fakes Death by Kayak, Found Hiding at Home in Underwear
Truth is always stranger than fiction. Consider, for example, the tale of Joseph Grams in Texas. See, Grams is a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to a certain bald character on Breaking Bad. And much like his doppelganger, Gram found himself at odds with law enforcement. With two felony...
Texas Inmate Used CashApp in Jailhouse Drug Ring; $30,000 Seized From Commissary Account
Where there is a will, there is a way. Just ask officials with Harris County Jail. Attorneys with Harris County District Attorney's Office recently announced that they had filed charges against three people for their part in a complex drug operation that brought narcotics into Harris County Jail. Joshua Sinclair...
Is There Actually Pumpkin in a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte?
The first (although somewhat early) sign of fall for many people is the arrival of pumpkin spice everything in stores and restaurants. The most notable of the pumpkin-kissed items is the pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks, which made its annual return to the menu this week. But, what's actually in that cup of tasty fall goodness?
Romantic Date Night Turns Into Surprise Baby Announcement in Viral Video
One minute you're enjoying a nice romantic evening painting at home, and the next thing you know you're going to be a father. Christina Kelley had been planning a date night with her husband, Ryan, for several weeks. The two finally settled on a night of painting on small canvases in their kitchen at home. They would sit on opposite sides of the table while each working on their own masterpiece, a portrait of each other.
Water Main Break Affects Traffic Around Tascosa High School
As if there weren't already enough issues and detours going on in Amarillo, we now have a new one to deal with for at least today. A water main break on Wolflin Ave. on Thursday night is causing some major headaches for that area, and it's impacted Tascosa High School the most.
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