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Unluckiest Texas Lotto Numbers All Have Something In Common
Statistically speaking, all lottery numbers are created equal, right?. Here in Texas, that doesn't appear to be the case. Some numbers have historically been less lucky than others- and they all have something in common. Justgamblers, an online directory for gambling, looked at the numbers for Powerball and Megamillions. Both...
The Most Popular Coffee Drink In Texas? It’ll Surprise You.
We always talk about the amount of coffee shops here in Amarillo, and truthfully it's the same for Texas in general. I mean, we have so many to choose from, but apparently for good reason. I mean, have you ever seen a coffee shop go out of business in Amarillo?
Potter County Ranks in the Top 10 for This, No Wonder Your Insurance is So Expensive
Living in the Texas Panhandle and Amarillo can bring all sorts of weather. We have a little bit of everything. Rain, tornados, heat, snow, and flooding. Unfortunately, all of those things can cause disasters. When there are disasters, that means there is a rise in your insurance premiums. Unfortunately, Potter...
Iconic Amarillo Restaurant Celebrates 20 Years of Culinary Deliciousness
Amarillo offers plenty of dining options. But when it comes to choosing a place for lunch or dinner. One spot that often comes to mind when you want something filling and good, is this Amarillo restaurant. This restaurant knows how to wrap up some delicious food. Sharky's Burrito Company. Sharky's...
Amarillo Restaurant Taking it on the Road and Adding Food Truck
It seems a lot of times in Amarillo we hear about a food truck that has made it big and is now getting a restaurant. This is in reverse. This successful restaurant is adding a food truck so they can get their delicious food out to even more people. I...
The Fate of Amarillo’s Only Drive-In Has Been Decided
The ride that has been our drive-in theater here in Amarillo has been a bumpy one. The Tascosa Drive-In went up for sale a while ago. There were no buyers. They tried to keep it going. Then last season they had to say goodbye. I think once it closed Amarillo...
This Texas Seafood Favorite is Now Endangered
Did you know that Texas is home to over 50 different species of freshwater mussels? Well, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has just declared that 6 of these species in Texas are now considered endangered. These little fellas are commonly called the "liver of the river" due to the...
How to Mow Breathtaking Patterns Into Your Lawn
Your house can be the showstopper on the block with the right equipment and a few hours of work on your lawn. Eye-catching patterns mowed into lawns have become popular thanks to a series of recent tutorials shared on social media. Some of these patterns were only thought to be...
UPDATE: Market 33 In Amarillo Going Out Of Business
One thing we don't have a lot of are grocery stores here in Amarillo. When I say that, I mean different options. Many cities will have multiple chains operating within it, but here, it seems we have United and Market Street, and that's it when it comes to true grocery stores.
Dasher Diary: Non Tip Deliveries are Bad Enough Then This Happens
I decided to try my hand at DoorDash deliveries about a year ago here in Amarillo. Yes, making a little extra money is nice. I really like the stories I get to experience. I like meeting new people at the restaurants that I stop at for pickup. I am not...
Scandals That Rocked Amarillo: The Potter County Judge Who Swept His Scandal Under The Rug
Every district courtroom in the state of Texas is a kingdom in its own right. The Potter County District Courts in Amarillo is no exception. In these courtrooms, law is to be administered under the watchful and impartial purview of a District Judge. But what of the district judge who...
Amarillo’s Latest Food Truck to Park it in a New Store Front
Food trucks are a great way in Amarillo to get your feet wet. I mean if you have a restaurant idea and you want to see how it will go over a food truck is a great start. It's a lot cheaper than a brick-and-mortar restaurant. There is not as...
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
Bring Your Appetite. Amarillo Rolling Out First Ever Food Truck War.
Amarillo has quickly become a bit of a food truck haven. More and more seem to pop up weekly, and some of those are even moving into brick and mortar restaurants due to the success of their trucks. Dillos Burger Bus was one of the first to do it, and now another is making the leap.
Check Out These Historical Photos From The Amarillo Fire Department
One of the greatest things about Amarillo is we have amazing first responders. Among those first responders are firefighters. We are blessed to have a great fire department that keeps us safe. Not only does our fire department put out fires, but they show up to every car wreck that...
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