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City Of Amarillo Updates Website Designed To Keep You Safe
One of the most important things to a city and its residents is staying up to date in emergency situations, and Amarillo is no different. We deal with a lot of different types of weather events as one of our major things we like to stay up to date on.
Expert: Alien ‘Beings’ Used ‘Cloaking Device’ in Las Vegas Neighborhood [WATCH]
A video that supposedly shows aliens from a crashed UFO in the backyard of a Las Vegas home is now being claimed as proof they are using a "cloaking device" to move among us. Nearly a year ago, Angel Kenmore shared a video on YouTube where he told the story about hearing a crash while working on a car with his brother.
13 North American Amusement Parks Growing the Most in Popularity
Heart-pounding thrill rides, tasty treats, unique attractions—who doesn't love a trip to an amusement park? In fact, our universal (pun intended) love for amusement parks stretches back much further than you might expect: all the way to 1583. That's when the world's oldest amusement park, Bakken, opened in Denmark.
Pancho’s Mexican Buffet Rides Again In These Texas Cities
There is a whole generation that hasn't had the opportunity to "raise the flag." This flag raising has nothing to do with the Texas flag, nor the US Flag. It has everything to do with the flag that signals you need more delicious Mexican food at Pancho's Mexican Buffet. Where...
Hate that Sidewalk in Amarillo? Voice Your Concerns Now
When was the last time you left Amarillo for a vacation? Do you ever notice while you are gone how other cities do things? One thing about visiting other places is you may notice how they do a lot more walking. I don't know why Amarillo doesn't. We jump in...
STOP IT! The 12 Rudest Things Texans Do at Grocery Stores
OK, if you're guilty of doing any of these 12 things at our Longview or Tyler, Texas grocery stores, you need to stop immediately. So now that I've said that, let me offer a personal apology for ALSO being guilty of some of the no-no's on this list. But to...
Texans Stop Being So Naughty When You Are Traveling
When it comes to Texans, you have to watch out, because we aren't always well-behaved. Especially, the ones that grew up in small towns in Texas, those are the ones you have to watch out for the most. Texans are Naughty. Once you give a Texan the chance to go...
Sharp Savings and New Beginnings: Knife Shop Reopens in Amarillo
Westgate Mall lost one of its popular stores in December because it found a new location. The business is finally opening in its new location. The Knife Guys had been a part of the Westgate Mall scene for over a decade. On December 31, 2023, they closed their doors at Westgate Mall and started remodeling their new location at 3700 Soncy Road. The new location is right next to O'Reilly Auto Parts and near the new Five Guys Restaurant.
Aaron Watson Returns to Amarillo For a Night of Great Country At The Starlight Ranch
Amarillo is home to many great artists. Many people have gone on to be successful actors, athletes, and singers. One of those is coming home. Aaron Watson will be making his way back home to Amarillo. Aaron's career has spanned over 20 years. One of country music's biggest DIY success...
Watch The Fiery Moment When a Dodge Ram Truck Slams into Gas Pump in Small Texas Town
Here's what happens when you drive a Dodge Ram in Texas. Okay, not really. But there's too many opportunities to take a jab at Ram owners here to pass up. But to get down to business, there's some insane footage of a man who slams his Dodge Ram into a gas pump in the city of Van, Texas.
Big In Texas: Texas Could Have Been Bigger
Did you know that the "Lone Star State" was almost not a star at all?. I've loved learning about the biggest things in Texas. We are, after all, a state that does show off its state pride by saying, "Everything's Bigger In Texas". We even had a state tourism slogan that was "Texas, It's Like A Whole Other Country". It turns out that Texas could have been a whole different state.
The Top 10 Wealthiest People in Texas and How They Got So Filthy Rich
When you think of wealth, the first thing to pop in your head is likely the celebrities in California or the businessmen in New York, but what about Texas?. Although Texas isn’t the first thing to come to mind when you think about people with lots of money, there really are a lot of wealthy people here. From oil money to sports and even huge franchises, there are some big names in Texas with even bigger pocketbooks.
The Longest Game in Texas High School Sports History Took Place Over the Weekend
The teams played the equivalent of 2.5 games over the weekend in one game. Nothing I love more than baseball because the game is never over. Parents and students learned that this past weekend at a game between Midland High School and Odessa High School. Game Two Friday Between the...
Three Texas Restaurants Now Nominated The Best In America
One of the very few TV shows my wife Lindsay and I actually watch together when snuggled up in our Texas home is Top Chef. We are obviously invested in this season's show for a couple of reasons, one is there are three competitors from Texas, and the other is it was filmed in Milwaukee and Madison (the first city we lived in after getting married), Wisconsin.
Watch Out! Alarming Number Of Rattlesnake Reports In Amarillo Recently
Rattlesnakes are nothing new to anyone in Amarillo. We're all well aware that rattlesnakes are out there, and most of us do our best to avoid them at all costs. However, try as we might, we still cross paths with the infamous nope-ropes from time to time. There have been multiple reports made recently of rattlesnakes popping up, which has me thinking we could be in for a doozy of a snake season.
Two Unexpectedly Controversial Concerts At The Nat In Amarillo, Texas
The Nat is a legendary spot in Amarillo, Texas. It started out as a swimming pool, and today is a big antique mall. Before it was filled with antiques, it spent time as one of the best places around to catch a concert. There have been many iconic performances in The Nat, and some of them live in infamy. Here are two unexpectedly controversial performances from The Nat's heyday.
By The Numbers – Our DWI Problem in Amarillo
With the summer months ahead in Amarillo, people will be getting out and doing stuff. There may be plans to hang out by the pool. There will be plenty of cookouts. Summer months can also mean cracking open a cold one. There have been several examples recently that should make...
These Are Two of Amarillo’s Most Important Route 66 Landmarks; Why Are They Still in Limbo?
With the talk recently about Amarillo's massive 10-day-long Route 66 festival returning for 2024, the issue of some of our "forgotten" landmarks came up. While many people think of massive mutant steak when they think of Amarillo and Route 66, there's a lot more to the Mother Road in Yellow City than that. Sadly, some of these icons are left abandoned and in disrepair.
What’s The Old School Snack Texas Can’t Live Without?
Everyone of us has that old school snack or drink that we grew up on. Things you were obsessed with as a child or always had in the house. Every state was different though, and Texas is no different. Do you remember Squeezit's? Man we used to have those in...
Screens Gone Dark: A Look Back at Drive-In Theaters We Loved and Lost in Amarillo
Tascosa Drive-In This one hurts. The Tascosa Drive-In has been a staple in Amarillo for a very long time. Over the past couple of years, we've all watched as the future of our beloved drive-in became more and more uncertain. Eventually, the tragic news was announced that Tascosa Drive-In would close.
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