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Dasher Diary – I Know it’s Summer But Watch Out For This
The summer months are here. The weather is hot. I mean really hot. We have to get out and mow our lawns. We do a lot more outside. Of course, we need to make sure we wear our sunscreen otherwise, well, a sunburn is not a lot of fun. At all.
Here Are The Best Places To Buy A Winning Lottery Ticket In Texas
It's one of those things we ALL dream about. What would I do if I won the lottery? I know Texans think about it often because I swear nearly every adult in the state plays at least one game relatively regularly. Now, we know the odds are stacked against us,...
Iconic American Brand Closing Last Remaining U.S. Factory
An iconic brand, long a staple in kitchen cupboards across generations, is closing its last U.S. manufacturing facility and moving the entirety of its production operations to Mexico, where the bulk of its products are already made. Synonymous With Food Storage. Tupperware is so woven into our vocabulary that regardless...
The Largest Prison Graveyard Resides Right Here In Texas
Sadly, many people get sent to prison in Texas for various reasons. Some of those criminals end up there for a short time, some for life. Life is not necessarily their sentence, but sometimes based on their age or health, their 20-year sentence could end up being for life as they pass away there.
Another Fan Favorite Being Brought Back to Amarillo Restaurant
The good ol' days. We all talk about missing those good ol' days, right? Things were simpler. Things were more laid back. We had it all even though we really didn't have a lot. It was ok. We didn't know that we were missing anything and that was the way we liked it.
This Texas Town Had a Beer-Drinking Goat As Mayor
When you reside in Texas, you must embrace the notion that anything and everything is possible in this remarkable state, and this is precisely what occurred in a quaint town named Lajitas. Lajitas is a small town of less than 100 people near the eastside Big Bend National Park. A...
10 Amarillo Scandals That Have Rocked the Yellow City
Amarillo has a full rich history, but it has also had its share of scandals. Amarillo has made national news on more than one occasion and most of the time it was not anything good. There has always been something bad occurring in Amarillo making national news. The people of...
Texas Parks And Wildlife Has New Mountain Lion Regulations
Mountain lions have been all over the news this year in Texas. There was the story about mountain lions being sighted in backyards. Then the Texas Parks and Wildlife asked the community to chime in with ideas on changes to regulations regarding mountain lions in the Lone Star State. New...
After-Hours Club Gets Busted For Being Open In Amarillo
I guess every city will surprise you at times, and right now, I'm surprised by something that was in Amarillo. There was once a time where there were numerous clubs for people to go to in the city, but as you can see, they've all but evaporated from the 806.
Was the Snakmaster the Best Kitchen Invention of All Time?
While I'd love to argue that the '80s and '90s were the golden age of TV sitcoms, it would be a disservice not to acknowledge that it was also the era when "As Seen on TV" infomercials truly revolutionized every aspect of our lives in every room of the house. Fixing things in the garage! Cleaning the bathroom! And perhaps most of all—mastering every task in the kitchen.
Bones Hooks Park To Get Historical Marker In Amarillo, Texas
Tomorrow, June 19, is Juneteenth. There will be several places closed around town including banks and City offices in observance of the now three-year-old federal holiday. Tomorrow in Amarillo will also be the day that Bones Hooks Park gets the honor of receiving its own historical marker. Bones Hooks Park...
Mysterious Shiny Monolith Has Las Vegas Police Warning Hikers
A brightly shining monolith has seemingly appeared out of nowhere in the mountainous area of Las Vegas. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report of a large, shiny object spotted in a nearby mountain range. An Associated Press report stated a search and rescue team from the department was greeted by a gleaming monolith.
Kids Book About Texas Features Notable Amarillo Location
One thing I can say for sure about my granddaughter is how much she loves to read. She has a room full of toys and we can always find her on the couch reading a book. It is what she enjoys the most. We are definitely not complaining. When I...
The Amount Of Fentanyl In Amarillo & Lubbock Has DEA Concerned
One thing we see a lot of in Amarillo are drug busts. Part of the reason is that it seems to be a hub for them. It's where transfers seem to happen and it's apparently easy to get them into the city. While it's been a problem for quite some...
Help Solve the Mystery: APD Seek Public’s Assistance In Wonderland Park Burglary
One of Amarillo's attractions is Wonderland Park, an amusement park that has been entertaining families in the Texas Panhandle for over 70 years. Someone recently broke into the amusement park, and the Amarillo PD needs your help to locate the suspect. The Amarillo Police Department received a call on Tuesday,...
[LISTEN] Corey Kent Talks Family, New Album, and Road Pranks Before His Amarillo Show
Amarillo's music scene is fun and exciting, and we are always excited to welcome artists into the city. This summer is full of great artists making their way to the Yellow City. Corey Kent will be live in Amarillo on Thursday, June 20th. We had a chance to talk with...
Experience The Ultimate 4th Of July Celebration In Canyon, Texas
The 4th of July is something Canyon, Texas takes very seriously and has a huge celebration that everyone from the Texas Panhandle drives in to enjoy. Don't miss your chance to celebrate 2024's celebration. It's two days of fun filled activities. One of the biggest 4th of July celebrations in...
An Endangered Texas Species is Fighting Its Way From the Edge of Extinction
An endangered species is slowly working its way back from the edge of extinction in the woods of Central Texas. Four families of red cockaded woodpeckers have laid successful broods in the W.D. Jones State Forest in Conroe, Texas. The chicks are a sign of success for the endangered species and are being fed and cared for by all adult members of the breeding community.
Federal Holiday Wednesday Will Shut Down Things in Amarillo
One thing I loved about working for a bank was the bank holidays. I know I hated it when everyone else got those days off and I didn't. Then for several years, I got to enjoy those days off too. We knew we had several bank holidays. That hasn't changed.
Viral Travel Hack Could Actually Get You Banned From Your Next Flight
Let's face it, airline travel is awful most of the time. Unless you're doling out the big bucks for first class, you've probably been tempted to seek out some travel hacks on social media. There's just one problem with that. You, of course, can't trust everyone online. Airport Pillow Hack...
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