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Ready For Oktoberfest? Here’s 3 Events Taking Place In Amarillo.
Calling all beer drinkers and partiers in general. Oktoberfest is closer than you think in Amarillo, and we don't just settle in with one event. Around the city, we've already had several events announced that are wrapped around Oktoberfest, and it's all because Amarillo loves its beer. If you've never...
These Roads In Amarillo Need Some Serious Help
With all the different road construction going on in Amarillo, it makes you believe that everything in the city will be much nicer and smoother. However, there are still plenty of roads in the city that are in desperate need of fixing and repaving. The highway just seems to have the priority right now.
FOR SALE: Fall in Love with This Adorably Quaint Amarillo Home
If you're searching for your dream home, you'll discover it right here in Amarillo. It exudes charm, offers plenty of space, and could be yours. This beautiful home was built in 1926. It is a cottage-style home with 2,322 sq ft. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. This almost-century home has many windows allowing natural light to engulf the home.
Texas’s 5 Most Dangerous Jobs! Can You Guess #1?
Every job has the potential to be dangerous. Even our radio jobs could be dangerous, we say one wrong thing, and someone could become angry enough to cause us bodily harm. Luckily, that has never happened to anyone in our office, but it has happened before. According to Job Monkey,...
Amarillo Brace Yourself Before Going to This Grocery Store
Part of being an adult in Amarillo or really anywhere is making sure your family has groceries. That means a weekly stop at the grocery store. We end up having a favorite store to shop at and we usually do all of our shopping there. We check the ads. We...
Texas Department of Public Safety Cracking Down on These Violations
The last thing that anyone in Texas wants to deal with is being pulled over by law enforcement. But I can promise you, officers have no desire to pull you over if you are following all traffic laws. The only reason police officers are going to pull you over is when you have committed an infraction, or they see something that needs to be fixed. But there are certain violations that the Texas Department of Public Safety is going to be cracking down on.
How One Simple Test Could Transform Texas Voting Forever
In 2016, my political science professor at Midland College walked into the lecture hall and told us to prepare for an important quiz. She said it could potentially be one of the most important we would take that semester. We all glanced nervously at one another, wondering how we'd missed the memo about an upcoming exam.
Don’t Do This One Thing In Amarillo When Taking Back To School Photos
It's almost time for the kids to head back to school all across Amarillo. Every year, our social media feeds get filled to the brim with photos taken by sentimental parents celebrating their "baby's" first day of school. When you take those photos, there is one thing you shouldn't do, and it will go a long way toward keeping your kiddo safe.
Here Is How You Can Get Behind The Scenes At Amarillo Police Department
Usually, getting a behind-the-scenes glance at how a police department operates involves an uncomfortable car ride and a phone call you really don't want to make. Fortunately, you have an opportunity to get a glance behind the scenes at Amarillo Police Department without any of that. Applications are open for the Amarillo Citizens Police Academy.
SPOTTED: 35 Random Celebrities Caught Cheering Their Hearts Out At the Olympics
While star athletes compete for their countries on the field and in arenas, star celebrities have been packing the stands during the Olympics in Paris. From gymnastics to basketball to skateboarding, big-name celebs have been showing up in droves to cheer on their country this year. And from the looks...
How A Fort Worth, Texas Man Allegedly Scammed His Way To Over $1 Million
In Fort Worth, Texas, there's a situation developing that sounds like an absolute nightmare. Eight people are accusing a man of scamming them out of thousands upon thousands of dollars. In total, he's allegedly scammed his victims out of more than $1 million. How Does A Person Allegedly Make Off...
If You Love Your Car, Avoid Austin: The City Where Vehicles Vanish!
Austin is the 11th biggest city in the United States and the Capital of Texas. Austin is a melting pot of cultures and the population of the Austin area is 2.3 million people. That's a lot of people and when you bring people together in such a small space, you will see a lot of crime.
Why You’re in Big Trouble if Your House Smells Like Nail Polish Remover
Smell nail polish remover in your house even though you haven't painted your nails in months?. You should probably brace yourself to deal with the headaches that are about to come your way. Causes Of Nail Polish Remover Smell. So, you haven't been using nail polish remover and you've determined...
Ready To Own A Dog Or Cat In Amarillo? Check Out This Event.
The animal shelters in Amarillo are packed. They are overloaded with animals who deserve a second shot at life, and they don't have any room to take more. Starting this weekend, it's a perfect chance for you to adopt that pet you've been wanting for so long. Amarillo Animal Management...
Amarillo’s Tough Year: Businesses That Have Closed in 2024
Amarillo is a big little city. It sits on I-40 and it is the largest city to stop at between OKC and Albuquerque. It is filled with tons of shopping and tons of restaurants. This is a great place to open a business because Amarillo residents and those who shop in the city do their best to support local businesses. However, with the economic struggles that every American is facing, many of our local businesses are closing. For others, it is time for retirement or health reasons, and they cannot find a buyer to take over the existing business.
Do Butterflies Actually Drink Turtle Tears?
We’ve reached a point where it's hard to trust anything you see online. For instance, when I come across a seemingly controversial photo, the first thing I check for is extra fingers, because that’s a giveaway for AI-generated images. It seems like AI still hasn’t mastered the art of fingers. I'm immediately reminded of the old “Extra Fingers” commercial parody from SNL.
End Of Summer! Shorter Days Are Officially Here In Amarillo, Texas
Almost all of the City pools are closed in Amarillo, Texas. Labor Day is just around the corner. Kids are going back to school, and we're already dreading drop-off and pick-up. Summer is almost over, and if you have any doubts just take a look at our sunrise and sunset.
Believe It Or Not, Texas Had A Ranch Full Of Japanese Snow Monkeys
Texas is home to an insane amount of wildlife. If you love animals, you're in the right place. We have it all from many varieties of fish to African warthogs that call Texas home, and not in a zoo. Recently, I started hearing stories about monkeys in south Texas, and how foolish I was to think it couldn't happen.
Taylor Sheridan and the Four Sixes Ranch To Open A Steakhouse in Las Vegas
From Guthrie, Texas to Las Vegas, Nevada, the Four Sixes Ranch is well known and it's story keeps getting larger. The Four Sixes was purchased by "Yellowstone creator" Taylor Sheridan back in 2022 and while the 150-year-old ranch was already well known to many Texans, Sheridan has raised its public profile and his next move will have it in the bright lights of Las Vegas.
Iconic Cereal Brand Hit With Multiple Lawsuits Alleging High Lead Levels
The company behind a popular cereal brand is facing multiple lawsuits accusing them of having high lead levels in their products. General Mills is facing class-action lawsuits in both Minnesota and California which the Minneapolis Star Tribune says accuse the company of "dangerously high lead levels" in its cereal. Which...
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