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Is There Organized Panhandling Going On In Amarillo?
We've all seen them around town. Sometimes they infuriate us, sometimes we feel bad, but panhandling in Amarillo has definitely been an issue, at least for the three years I've lived here. So much so that even the city has been working on taking action with it. Now, I understand...
Did Your High School Make The Top 5 In Amarillo, Texas?
A recent study was done to determine the top high schools in the nation. Once the data was collected it was separated by state, and then by metro area. We have a lot of options in the Amarillo area when it comes to education. Here are the five schools that came out on top.
Take a Quick Drive: The Shortest Highway in Texas
If you have traveled in Texas, you know the state is filled with highways and interstates some are huge with 12 lanes like in Houston, and some with two lanes like a small city in the Texas Panhandle. Then you have highways on the Gulf Coast like Galveston that run near the water.
The Difference Between Using An Urgent Care Or ER In Amarillo, Texas
Over the weekend I found myself searching all over Amarillo for a 24-hour urgent care. A family member was injured, and it was a pretty serious situation. Luckily, there was an urgent care a few blocks from where we were. Unlucky for us, it was closed. This is when I found out that not all "urgent cares" are created equal.
Watch the Cicada Chaos As Trillions of Insects Emerge from their Subterranean Slumber
Look in your backyard and chances are you can hear the big brood energy-- countless cicadas have emerged from their years of slumber and the result is dang near deafening. That's right, y'all, Brood XIX, a periodical brood of cicadas, has begun to hatch in parts of the Southern United States. Periodical cicadas spend basically all of their developmental periods underground (tbh they should just stay there) before all maturing and popping up at the same time-- biblical plague style.
5 Viruses Running Through Amarillo You Should Know About
It seems like lately there has been a rash of people getting sick in Amarillo. I know over the last month, my family has been dealing with random viruses being passed along from one person to the next. Right as we finally clear one virus out, another comes in. Now,...
The FBI Is On The Hunt For this Texas Woman Who Preys on Elderly People
The FBI is looking for a Texas woman who has a long history of scamming senior citizens out of their money. A federal arrest warrant for Regina Lynn Thomas, also known as Nikki Laday, was issued in January by the Southern District of Texas' Houston division and agents have been on the lookout since.
How Hot Will It Be This Summer? So Hot the National Weather Service Has Launched a New Tool to Measure It
The temperature rises as summer approaches, and many Americans wonder if this summer will be as brutally hot as 2023, a year climatologists noted as the hottest on record. How do we keep ourselves and our families safe during the next heat wave? Meteorologists and doctors have teamed up to expand Heat Risk to the public--a new tool that helps us do just that.
Don’t Miss The Grand Opening of Canyon’s Biggest Venue, The Lumberyard, With the Josh Abbott Band
Canyon, Texas is the place to be as the biggest music venue in the area opens its gates. The Lumberyard's Grand Opening is happening on Saturday, May 18th, and they are rolling out the red carpet for. The Josh Abbott Band. The Josh Abbott is a product of Lubbock, Texas....
Feeling Lucky? The Most Frequently Drawn Numbers in the Texas Lottery
When playing the Texas Lottery, how often do you have at least one number in the drawing? The excitement when you're checking your ticket and you get more than one number is awesome Playing the lottery is a numbers game, but on occasion, people get lucky and bank!. What Numbers...
Everything Is Bigger In Texas Including The World’s Largest Highway
How often are you cruising down Interstate 14 or Interstate 35 through Killeen-Temple, Texas and thought to yourself, "We really could use a few extra lanes?" Well, at least some agree with you because we are experiencing a much needed lane widening on Interstate 14. Let me be perfectly clear,...
VIDEO: The Big Fight At The Big Texan
The Big Texan in Amarillo is known for many things, most famously it's 72 oz steak challenge. Many have tried, many have failed. Then again, many have succeeded. They also brew up some pretty decent beers there. Now because of that, many have enjoyed one or two too many beers...
Amarillo Gas Prices Take a Giant Leap this Week
Most people struggle to make ends meet in Amarillo and all through Texas. The rising costs of everything are hitting household budgets left and right. Even the littlest cost can hurt. It's not going to get easier. Gas Prices Rise. The average gas price in Texas right now is $3.30...
This Hidden Little Diner In Amarillo Is Exactly What You Need
One thing we don't have a shortage of here in Amarillo would be restaurants. We have literally every type of restaurant you can think of. Craving Thai? We've got several. Indian food? Check out It's A Punjabi Affair. Lack of options isn't the issue, it's the cost of food. As...
Super Simple Way to Turn an Old Cell Phone Into a Security Camera
Some people have started using their old cell phones as a budget friendly option to beef up their home security. How To Turn An Old Cell Phone Into A Security Camera. There are several options for putting your old cell to good use after you drop serious cash on a shiny new phone. It doesn't have to just sit in the back of the junk drawer where you put it "just in case."
Keep Your Fingers Crossed; We Could Get Some Rain In Amarillo, Texas.
Something you hear in Amarillo, Texas constantly is how bad we need rain. So far, we haven't seen a whole lot of rain this spring. Fortunately, this weekend that could change and Amarillo could get some more of that much needed moisture. Chances For Rain This Weekend In Amarillo, Texas.
Why Are TV Remotes Sometimes Referred to as ‘the Clicker’?
Imagine this scene: Your family is gathered together, and like most gatherings, everyone is crowded around the TV. You're all engrossed in the latest episode of the hottest reality show. Suddenly, Uncle Ned, clearly fed up with what's on screen, turns to you and says, "Pass me the clicker, kid."
Please, Stop Committing Lewd, Obscene Acts On Airplanes In Texas
People committing lewd and obscene acts on airplanes shouldn't be a thing we ever need to talk about in Texas. You're locked in a metal tube tens of thousands of feet above the ground with several strangers. It's not the place to get some "relief". Unfortunately, a Lubbock man recently joined the long list of people who learned the hard way that this is a quick way to get arrested.
Amarillo’s Buc-ee’s Location – Updated Construction Photos
Have you been by the new Buc-ee's location in Amarillo? If it's been a while you may be amazed how fast it is moving along. I saw a picture or two floating around social media recently so I had to go ahead and drive by. I am not usually out...
Want a Job With Excitement? This Amarillo Job Could Be Yours
When it comes to jobs in Amarillo there are those you can go into knowing what your day will look like. You may have a meeting or two that interrupts your day. Other than that your job may seem like it's pretty boring. You do your work. You go home. You get a paycheck. You enjoy it.
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