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New Business Coming to Amarillo’s Georgia Street Shopping Center
Businesses here in Amarillo go through a lot of changes. We have new ones open and then some unfortunately have to close. That is just the way it goes. Earlier this year I noticed a new business going in near 34th and Georgia. It was like just one day there...
Famous TV Shows With Only One Surviving Cast Member
The funny thing about classic TV shows is that, due to syndication, you might have enjoyed them long after they originally aired. Many of us felt a connection to shows like The Brady Bunch, I Dream of Jeannie, The Love Boat, and so many more, even though they were already off the air.
You Need To Know What Is Closed In Amarillo, Texas For Memorial Day
Memorial Day is around the corner, and in Amarillo, Texas that means more than just spending time with family and friends, honoring veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, and getting great deals on furniture and appliances. It means some things will be closed, and there's a change to our trash pick-up schedule.
The Innocent Weed in Your Yard That Could Give you Horrifying Blisters
You'll want to wear long sleeves and pants anytime you're working around this weed in your yard. Funny thing is, it doesn't really look that harmful. I didn't think anything of it when the little, yellow flowers sprouted from the ground along our front sidewalk. It looked like yet another weed that would eventually get pulled once life with two young kids slowed down. (Narrator's Voice: But life, in fact, would never slow down.)
Amarillo Restaurant Owner Honored with Prestigious Award
One of the most important things for a lot of people here in Amarillo is a doing a job and doing it well. Whether you are the business owner or one of the people holding it all together you want to do your best. If you get recognized that is...
50 Stunning Photos of America Honoring Memorial Day Through The Years
Parades, remembrance ceremonies and get-togethers. No matter where you're at across the U.S. on Memorial Day Weekend, you'll likely find at least one of those traditions honoring those how lost their lives serving in the U.S. military. The origins of the what started as Decoration Day can be traced back...
Texas Most Notorious Outlaws: Meet Jim ‘Killer’ Miller
This Texas outlaw constantly had the stench of death all around him. Let's start with the fact that James Brown Miller was occasionally referred to as "Deacon Miller" because a church-going man who just said no to booze and smoking. It just goes to show you that you can't always judge a book by it's cover or a man by his resume. Miller actually advertised that he would kill people for $150, so let's not try to make any case for mistaken identity here.
A Small Town in East Texas is Home to the Most Unique Abandoned Classic Cars
Texas is a vast state, and deep within its borders lie some of the most unique properties. In East Texas, there is a property with a rich history of cars. In the small town of Dekalb, Texas, 40 miles west of Texarkana, is a property that the Hutson Family purchased in 1963. The patriarch of the Hutson Family was a welder by trade but loved to work on and restore cars. The Hudson was the car of choice for this dreamer. Over the years this property became a sort of graveyard for cars.
WARNING: Do Not Leave These Items In Your Car During the Hot Texas Summer
In Texas, you can always count on the summer being hot! South Texas cities like Laredo are already experiencing triple-digit temperatures, and Amarillo has already seen highs in the 90s. Cities like Dallas/Fort Worth and San Antonio will always feel like a furnace in the summer. It's going to be a scorching summer in Texas!
Largest Ostrich Farm in North America Takes Heavy Hit After Catastrophic Flooding in Texas
Over 130 ostriches were washed away by flood waters in the catastrophic floods of Central Texas earlier this month. Superior Ostrich is located in Valley Mills, Texas and is the largest commercial ostrich operation in America. They have marketed the the benefits of ostrich meat as an alternative to beef. As part of their mission, they boast a flock of 1,000 birds with adults, juveniles, and chicks that have free range over 335 acres.
Get Ready, Amarillo! New Restaurant Opening Its Doors Next Week
Oh to get new blood in this town of Amarillo. We really look forward to new things opening. As I drive around Amarillo I like to take in my surroundings and notice the new places that we get. One that is in my neighborhood and I have been watching for...
Viral Street Photographer Brought to Tears by Woman’s Kindness
Street photographers are not uncommon. Even social media street photographers with over 310,000 followers on Instagram are not uncommon, but one such artist has set out to do something a bit different when choosing his subjects: boost their confidence. Alex is a UK-based music composer, producer and photographer who discovered...
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Collect Rainwater
Oh, you thought that water falling from the sky was free for the taking? Think again. Not every state is cool with you filling up jugs and barrels with rainwater. Here is a look at which states are cracking down on residents looking for free water. Why People Collect Rainwater.
Who Wants to Go to the Four Seasons Orlando: Why the Internet Is Obsessed With the ‘Fully Conscious Baby’
We all love a fun TikTok trend, and the internet's new obsession has it all: rich folks, resorts, and even a take on the Succession theme song. My friends, it is time for y'all to meet the Fully Conscious Baby. How Did the 'Fully Conscious Baby' Trend Begin?. We were...
Cool Off This Summer on the Ice in Amarillo
The summer in Amarillo is all about learning how to cool off in the extreme heat. We haven't even hit summer officially and we have had a few really hot days already. They are just going to keep coming. So how you keep your cool is going to come into...
Texans Are Warned to Immediately Throw Away Popular Dog Food Sold at Walmart
We love our pets and all we want is the best for them. However, sometimes the food we feed them isn't always the best, especially if something harmful has happened during processing. Dog Food Recall. Mars Petcare US issued a voluntary recall of their Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak...
These 16 County Jails in Texas Are Understaffed, Overcrowded, and Dangerous
Would it surprise you to know that Texas has a special place in the legal code for making sure county jails are safe for everybody?. It shouldn't, really. If a county jail is operating safely and by all standards set forth by the state, the jail staff as well as the inmates benefit most. You can find these codes under Texas Administrative Code, Title 37.
You’re Absolutely Forbidden From Eating Any Of These 15 Foods If You Live in Texas
Whether they are unethical, problematic, or downright dangerous, there are a variety of foods that are forbidden in Texas. There are plenty of things out there that you could technically eat, but you know better not to, but some things are so concerning that the FDA had to get involved. Outlawing certain foods might seem problematic in our freedom-loving country, but when it comes to personal safety, there are some things that need to be outlawed.
Popular Texas Donut Shop Will Be Opening in Amarillo to Tempt Your Sweet Tooth
Amarillo is blessed to have great places to grab a quick breakfast and most of those places are donut shops. However, can you really have too many places to get donuts? No! A popular Texas donut chain is making its way into the Yellow City. Shipley's Do-Nuts. Shipley's Do-Nuts is...
Here’s Something You Probably Didn’t Know About Westgate Mall
You know the saying "you learn something new every day"? Well, I can say that is very much true for me right now. With all the announcements of stores and restaurants closing in Amarillo lately, I like to keep an eye on websites to see who's open and who's closing.
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