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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...
Four Day A Week School Schedules? It’s Happening In Texas.
We're only about a week away from most schools getting underway in Amarillo and across the state. Some schools will be experiencing something very new this year, and it seems more schools across Texas are moving to something like this. As many of us adults have talked about more businesses...
Amarillo Man Arrested On Underage Sex Crime Charges
As we all know, Amarillo has one of the highest crime rates in Texas. Sure, a lot of it is property crime, and some of it is truly violent crime. I feel like we've been dealing with some other types of crime lately though that should just never happen, and is a complete detriment to the city.
Addicted To Your Smartphone: Texas Tops List for Phone Obsession
Smartphones are a part of our lives. It is an extension of the person. We live in a world where we carry a powerful computer in our hands that keeps us connected to everyone. It's no wonder that people are addicted to their smartphones. For example, remember the last time...
West Plains High Faces Early Back-to-School Traffic Nightmare
Just when you thought the construction couldn't get any worse, it does. The Texas Department of Transportation announced they were changing the traffic flow to test it around West Plains High School a week before school starts. The change to the traffic flow of Loop 335 and Arden Road started...
Released on Bond, Texas Man Stabs Girlfriend Hours Later at Winstar Casino
An Amarillo man was the target of an Oklahoma county's manhunt after authorities say he fled the scene of a brutal assault in Love County. On July 31, a 911 call reported a stabbing had taken place at the Winstar Casino Hotel. The caller reported that an intoxicated male had stabbed a female several times and fled.
From Houston to Lubbock: Inside Texas’s Abandoned Baby Emergency
News like this tends to make you feel sick to your stomach. Texas, for whatever reason, has had a horrible summer when it comes to abandoned babies in the Lone Star State. On multiple occasions, babies have been found abandoned. In most of the cases, these infants are found left in dumpsters. It's heartbreaking and gut-wrenching. Why has this summer seen so many abandoned babies in Texas?
Every State Where It’s Illegal to Own an Adorable Axolotl as a Pet
They're cute and they could get you into a lot of trouble. Axolotl have been rising in popularity in recent years thanks to the amphibious creature's appearances in popular video games and as a plush character readily available on store shelves. What Is An Axolotl?. Axolotls are a type of...
Amarillo Rejoice! This Popular Discount Store was Spared, For Now
With all the businesses closing in Amarillo, we were scared that we would be losing another store. Fortunately, Amarillo was spared from the cuts and this store will remain open. Big Lots!. A few weeks ago the company announced that they would be closing stores across the country. They are...
Did Flava Flav Save This Restaurant From Closing In Amarillo, Texas
This year has been rough on businesses across the country. We have seen several national chains announce closings, and some of them have even affected Amarillo. One of those companies was Red Lobster. Earlier this year, they announced that several of their stores would be closing across the country. The fate of our Red Lobster has been questioned ever since.
Is This The Time Amarillo Finally Gets An H-E-B?
Ok, since we're getting a Buc-ee's (finally) in Amarillo, the next moves in a lot of residents minds are to build up a Costco and an H-E-B. Costco seems to be the one that everyone wants to see pop up in the city, but there's never any rumors of it actually ever coming into the city.
Poisonous Worms Surface In Texas. Don’t Cut It In Half!
We all know that after we get a good amount of rain here in Amarillo, we'll see different types of creatures come up from the ground since it's wetter and cooler. Obviously we aren't seeing any of that right now with record heat and no precipitation expected any time soon.
Amarillo: Your Favorite Breakfast Burrito Has Arrived at Your Go-To Store!
When it comes to quick and easy stops, visiting a convenience store is the way to go. Amarillo has plenty of convenience stores, and you'll find one on every corner. When you stop in the morning, it's likely that you'll find yourself staring at the hot bar, wondering, "Do I want a burrito?"
Major Retailer Gets Backlash Over Plus-Size Clothing Options
A clothing retailer with 165 stores across the country has come under fire for what some social media users are calling a pullback from their plus-size clothing options. Forever 21, like many stores that once dominated shopping malls, has seen its share of struggles in recent years. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 2019 only to be bought out of bankruptcy in 2020.
Amarillo, Texas Could Smash Record High Temps This Week
It has been several days now in Amarillo, Texas where temperatures have been near or above 100 degrees. It's been insanely hot, and this week could be the hottest we've seen yet. According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, there's a chance we could see a record-breaking week when it comes to how hot it gets in the panhandle.
Harris Chooses Walz as Running Mate in Upcoming Election
Kamala Harris now has a running mate for the upcoming election. The Associated Press is reporting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is set to become the pick for vice president. The 60-year-old Walz has served as Minnesota's governor since 2019. He spent time in Congress in the early 2000s following a career in the military and as a high school teacher.
These Road Closures In Amarillo Will Impact Your Drive
As I was driving back into Amarillo yesterday from a road trip with my family, we ran into some major traffic on I-40. One of the things we picked up on was that there were quite a few exits that were closed off, and we weren't aware of it. After...
Free School Supplies & Haircuts This Weekend In Amarillo
Back to school is closer than you think in Amarillo. Only a little over a week before Amarillo and Canyon head back to the classrooms, and you may be panicking a bit if you haven't done your school supply shopping yet. Now, most major retailers have overstock of the main...
Texas’s Most Wanted List Sheds Light on Noncitizen Criminal Offenders
The Texas Department of Public Safety is committed to keeping our state safe. However, sometimes they need help in locating criminals and putting them back behind bars. The Texas Department of Safety Fugitive Lists. The Texas DPS has several lists with some of the most wanted fugitives in Texas. They...
Now Open – Fire Couldn’t Keep This Amarillo Chicken Place Down
Back in February the Popeyes on Paramount here in Amarillo suddenly closed down. There was a fire. The health department shut them down. They sat there closed since then. We thought they were reopening soon because of an updated sign. Then the sign came down. We were not sure when...
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