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Dreaming of the Lake? Here’s Where You Can Rent a Boat in or Near Amarillo
There is nothing more fun than enjoying a weekend on Lake Meredith, Greenbelt or any of the other great lakes near Amarillo. Everyone deserves to enjoy some time on a boat in the lake. Don't have a boat don't worry. You can Rent Boats in or near Amarillo. Boats are...
Amarillo Family Reunited with Dog After It Was Stolen 7 Years Ago
The one thing Amarillo is full of is people who love animals. People rescue animals who have been hurt, lost, or dumped to return them to their owners or a new home with a loving family. Amarillo has multiple lost pet websites and this past weekend, a story of a lifetime unfolded.
Yes, There Are Real Summer Camps In Texas That Are Just For Adults
Growing up, I always looked forward to summer camp. I would usually be gone for somewhere between two and three weeks and would have the time of my life. I made new friends. Fell in love once or twice. Conquered my fear of heights. Some of my favorite defining young memories happened at camp. So, imagine my surprise when I hear that summer camp for adults is a thing and we have them in Texas.
Jesus, Aliens, And East Texas; What Happened To Profundity “Cult”
One of the stranger stories I've heard in recent years has come out of the piney woods of East Texas. On TikTok, there's a guy who calls himself "Cult Hunter". I came across a long series of videos he did about a supposed cult in East Texas called Profundity Yours. It involves aliens, Jesus, and a cafe in Marietta, Texas.
Parents Want Son Last Seen in Texas to Find His Way Home
Imagine knowing that Texas was the location where your son was last seen. Imagine it being two years since you last heard from him. That is what parents, Heidi and Terry Van Roon are dealing with right now. Their son, Karl, was last seen in Texas at a small farm....
Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
[SURVEY] What is Your Take on Amarillo’s Slug Bug Ranch?
The Slug Bugs are here in Amarillo. It has been a long time coming but Amarillo is now complete. We have had the Cadillac Ranch here in Amarillo for fifty years. So for fifty years, people have been stopping on their trip through Amarillo to spray paint the famous Cadillacs.
Update On Popular Restaurant Reopening In Amarillo
It was the shocker of the year when Beef O'Brady's just randomly shut their doors here in Amarillo. Well, let's clarify, they didn't shut their doors, the owner of the building shut their doors for them. Since then, there have been a lot of questions as to what happened and...
Alleged Coulter Shooter Making Things Tough For Amarillo Police
One of the more interesting things that has been going on in Amarillo lately is the story of Jared Pearson. He's the person accused of shooting up vehicles along Coulter and 37th Ave., and as we all know, it seemed to be a completely random act of violence. Police were...
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
Feel the Earth Move in Amarillo? It Was Probably an Earthquake
Amarillo is in the middle of the Texas Panhandle and the last thing you would expect is earthquakes. However, the Texas Panhandle has seen its share of earthquakes in the last year. Millions of earthquakes happen all over the United States and are usually unfelt because the magnitude is 2.5...
Start Your Independence Day Celebration at Kickin’ It In Canyon With Mike Ryan
It's that time of year when we celebrate our independence in America. Canyon, Texas celebrates big with two days of celebration. This year is no different and all the fun kicks off on July 3rd with a big concert. Kickin' It In Canyon with Mike Ryan. Kickin' It In Canyon...
Texas: These Five Dangerous Food Ingredients Should Be Banned From Shelves
I'm about to say a dirty word for some Texans, so brace yourself: California recently made the right move to ban five potentially dangerous foods from store shelves. And before you assume that it's an act of pearl-clutching liberalism, let's take a look at these ingredients and how dangerous they can be.
Scandals that Rocked Amarillo: Stanley Marsh 3 and the Chicken Coop Incident
The scandal that imploded in October 2012 would forever change how Amarillo residents would recall longtime eccentric icon, Stanley March 3. Named the defendant in a series of lawsuits filed by several underage teenage boys represented by a prominent Houston attorney, it was the beginning of the end for Marsh. Indeed, in the years that followed, all the way until his death, all the ugly details of Marsh's private life were hung for all to see.
What’s The Deal With This Abandoned Amusement Park In Texas?
Planning on hitting up an amusement park this Summer? Well, It won't be this one! This amusement park has never opened. So has it technically been abandoned or just never completed? Anytime you hear of an abandoned amusement park, it usually means an amusement park that was once open and then closed for good. That isn't necessarily the case with this one. This TEXAS amusement park was started and then abandoned. They never finished it!
How To Protect Your Pets From The Hot Weather In Amarillo, Texas
We've been fortunate recently to have a little rain in Amarillo to cool things down a bit. Unfortunately, it looks like the hot weather is coming back with a vengeance. Next week we're supposed to see temperatures get in the triple digits again. If you've got a pet that spends time outdoors, you need to do what you can to protect them.
Why The Zip Line At Palo Duro Canyon Is Permanently Closed
If you've ever been to Palo Duro Canyon, you've seen the area where you can ride a zip line. It was a staple of the landscape at the canyon as you drove into the park. Heavy emphasis on the was. Unfortunately, this thrill-seeker's delight at Palo Duro Canyon known as the Palo Duro Zip Line is permanently closed.
Relaxing Fishing Trip Turns into Daring Rescue of Nearly 40 Dogs in Lake
This probably wasn't the big catch they expected to have on this trip. A fishing group that floated out onto a lake in Mississippi recently ended up nabbing boatloads of dogs instead of catfish. Fishing Trip For The Dogs. Bob Grist of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Brad Carlisle of Covington, Tennessee...
Dad Bods Plus Car Wash Equals Entertaining Time for Good Cause
Getting your car washed is one of those things you have to do as an adult here in Amarillo. Sometimes it can be fun. The kids enjoy the process. If you are driving through a car wash there is sometimes a lot to see. Then there are the car washes...
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