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Video Shows Moment Big Rig Gets Swept Away by Flood on Texas Freeway
Video Shows Moment Big Rig Gets Swept Away by Flood on Texas Freeway. In a nail-biting moment captured on camera, a massive big rig was engulfed by the powerful force of floodwaters on a freeway in Livingston, Texas. Posted recently by @SamicaKnight13, the video at the bottom of this article...
A New Event Center Opened Between Amarillo and Canyon
When it comes to places to host events in Amarillo, you can never have enough enough venues. People will always want to party, get married, and celebrate birthdays, quinceaneras, anniversaries, and graduations. Event centers are an important business in any city. Back in the day, a car dealership called Midway...
Hidden Errors In Plain Sight: Another Misspelled Street Sign In Amarillo
When it comes to a city like Amarillo, you will find signs everywhere. Signs that tell you not to enter, signs that tell you about a business, stop signs, caution signs, and of course, street signs. The street signs are important because they let you know what street you are...
Oklahoma Has Already Seen Over 50 Tornadoes in 2024
We're five months into 2024 and its already been an active year for tornadoes. So far Oklahoma has already seen over 50 tornadoes and tornado season isn't close to being over. The total for tornadoes in 2024, as of May 3, is 51. A majority of the tornadoes this year struck the Sooner State in April for a total of 49 that touched down in Oklahoma. The other two struck on March 14.
How To Protect Your Yard And Yourself In Amarillo From Chiggers
It's summertime in Amarillo, Texas and that means a lot of time spent outside in the yard grilling, playing in the sprinkler, and so on. Unfortunately, it can also mean the return of the dreaded unseen nuisance known as the chigger. These tiny mites can spoil any time you spend in the yard. Here's how to protect yourself and your yard.
Texas Megachurch Makes Mega Mistake Rigging Traffic Study
Megachurches are known for their over-the-top Christmas pageants, stage productions, massive campuses, and killer coffee shops. One megachurch in Texas recently found itself coming under a lot of scrutiny thanks to a pesky traffic study. What started as an innocent little study turned into a strange comedy of errors that ended in some nasty headlines.
Viral Moose, Chihuahua Encounter is the Love Story We Need This Summer
Love happens when you least expect it. A viral encounter between a moose and chihuahua in the yard of a home in Alaska is winning the hearts of social media. TikTok user @imnotsoanonymous shared a video late last month that featured her 6-pound chihuahua roaming her fenced-in yard. The little dog begins to bark as viewers see a massive moose walk into the shot.
These 6 States Are Totally Cool With You Owning a Pet Bear
If you've ever dreamed of having a pet bear join your family, you're in luck if you live in one of six states. Before we get into where you can have a bear as a pet, let's first discuss WHY someone would make this choice. My personal obsession with owning...
Hundreds of Sharks Spotted Swimming Along Texas Coastline
Hundreds of sharks have been spotted congregating along the Texas coastline, transforming the Gulf of Mexico into a real-life aquatic thriller. WARNING: The video at the bottom of this article might make you chum your pants if the sharks trigger your fear mechanism. Shiver me Timbers!. What the Sharknado is...
Here Is The Reason These Teens Weren’t Arrested In Amarillo
Over the weekend, there was an incident that took place in Amarillo that had a lot of people up in arms. Now, before I say anything else, you should've felt that way when you read about what happened. You weren't wrong for feeling that way. So what is the incident...
30 Outrageous Fireworks Names That Sound Fake, But are Actually Real
"Hey, you wanna come over and watch me fire off some Lazer Kittyz?" For those in states where they are legal (and those who have carefully driven across state lines), visiting stores that sell fireworks can be as much of an annual July 4 tradition as inviting friends and family over for a cookout.
Amarillo Business Finally Getting Much Needed Upgrade
Amarillo is a fun city to watch. We get one business. It succeeds and they start popping up all over the place. Look around and see how many coffee places we have. A lot. There was a time when we didn't have any Quick Quack car washes. Then they started opening up. If memory serves me right the location on Georgia Street was one of the first ones. Now we have seven.
Road Rage Incident In Amarillo Leads To Gun Being Fired
We're all guilty of it in some form or fashion here in Amarillo. I mean, it's easy to fall victim to it because there are a lot of drivers on the road who just don't seem to understand how to drive. Someone cuts you off and you start yelling inside...
Popular Baby Formula Being Recalled in Texas Due to Safety Concerns
When it comes to our babies in Texas, we only want the best. When a baby isn't breastfed or cannot be breastfed then they are fed formula. However, some babies can only have certain formulas due to allergies. A popular baby formula is being recalled. Dairy Manufacturers Inc. in Prosper,...
Let’s Kick Off Summer with the Most Wanted Fugitive in Texas for June
When it comes to Texas, residents step up when it comes to hunting down fugitives from the law. From Amarillo to Laredo, El Paso to Texarkana, and everywhere in between, we want criminals behind bars and off the streets. Ramiro Manuel Dominguez. Ramiro Manuel Dominguez is a Hispanic male, 35...
Don’t Miss Corey Kent Live at the Starlight Ranch Event Center in Amarillo
It's another great summer for concerts in Amarillo, Texas. Great live music is something this city does not lack. You can find a place for great music every weekend, and even on weeknights. Another great country music artist is making his way to Amarillo. Corey Kent. Corey Kent has been...
Texas Teen Robbed and Violently Stabbed Multiple Times
A teenage cashier at Kroger was stabbed during a terrifying robbery in Fort Worth, Texas. According to police, a man entered a Kroger grocery store in Fort Worth, Texas. The man, identified as Michael Pitts, approached a young female cashier and engaged in a robbery. ROBBERY ESCALATES INTO A VIOLENT...
Closed Amarillo Restaurant May Be Getting Surprising New Life
When a restaurant in Amarillo closes sometimes it is a surprise. There are times that we see it coming. When it is one that we expect it is usually one we never really went to. So when they close it is not really a big loss. Then there are those...
These Are the Top-Performing School Districts In Texas
Texas leads the U.S. with over 1,000 public school districts comprised of over 8,500 schools. Niche.com compiled a list of the top-performing school districts in Texas. Ratings are based off of statistics and student/parent opinions. Some categories that are focused on are academics, sports, teachers and college prep. They also take into account the SAT score average and graduation rate for each district.
The Average Annual Salary in This Poor Texas Town Isn’t Even 5 Digits Long
Your very first job probably paid you more than $10,000 per year. Picture yourself, 16 years old, living off of mom and dad, blowing your measly paychecks on cigarettes and clearance t-shirts from Hollister. You were broke, but it didn't matter. Your mom was still feeding you Hamburger Helper and putting gas in your car when you inevitably spent your entire check on BS. You were just a kid, learning how to become a productive member of society. $10k a year was likely all you needed to have a little fun with your pals.
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