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Here’s Why Amarillo Doesn’t Have A Long John Silver’s and May Never
One of the most wished-for restaurants in Amarillo, Texas is Long John Silver's. This delicious greasy seafood and chicken restaurant has a cult following. Yes, There is Really A Cult of Long John Silver's in Texas |. Amarillo was once home to at least 4 Long John Silver's restaurants, but...
Superhero Showdown: Why Texas Is Obsessed With Their Top 3 Heroes
As we head deeper into the spring and then summer months conventions will be happening all over Texas, gathering geeks, nerds, and enthusiasts of all stripes. As we prepare ourselves for the onslaught of cosplayers and people praying for a selfie with their favorite celebrity, let's take a look at which superheroes Texans are most likely to dress up as.
What You Need To Know About Amarillo Mosquito Forecast 2024
Mosquitos are the bane of every Texan's existence, even in Amarillo. The summer months are right around the corner, and soon we'll all be gathering to talk about how bad the mosquitos are at every outdoor get-together. Thanks to the Mosquito Forecast website, we can be prepared with a forecast of just how bad it's going to be.
Is Your Yard Buried Under Piles of Pinecones? You Aren’t Alone.
As we brace ourselves for the Cicadapocalypse, Pineconepalooza seems to have taken us all by surprise. If your yard now resembles a prickly crime scene, rest assured, you're not alone. Communities nationwide have been noticing an unusually abundant bumper crop of one beloved crafting staple: pinecones. From mountains in Michigan...
30 Restaurants & Bars In One Square Mile? That’s Downtown Amarillo.
One thing we've got in Amarillo is a plethora of restaurants. We see them open up more often than they close, and we have so many different options to choose from. They run the corridor on I-40, especially over by Soncy. However, with all the different food options we have...
Did You Know You Could Order a Birthday Cake at McDonald’s?
When you think of McDonald's, birthday cake doesn't exactly come to mind. But, believe it or not, it looks like they may actually sell them. Yeah... we're shook too. McDonald's is known for a lot of things: Big Macs, nuggets, salty fries, golden arches, and a jolly clown. What they aren't known for is birthday cakes. In fact, I think it's hard to believe that they would even sell such a thing. Desserts aren't exactly their specialty (you've heard the ice cream machine stories.)
Perryton High School Athletic Director Arrested After Improper Student Relationship
The Texas Panhandle is a vast space with many small towns and one small town is Perryton, Texas. Unfortunately, the news coming out of Perryton, Texas isn't good. According to Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Office, Perryton Athletic Director Cole Underwood has been arrested for sexual assault of a child. He is accused of having relations with a child under the age of 17.
Make Mom’s Day Memorable: Amarillo’s Top Mother’s Day Activities
Mom, she is the glue that holds your family together. She makes sure everyone is where they need to be when they need to be. She makes sure food is on the table. She makes sure the house is running smoothly. She wears many different hats and makes sure that...
Calling All Treasure Hunters in the Texas Panhandle – This is For You.
The Texas Panhandle has a lot of treasures to discover. There are stories we hear all the time about people finding all kinds of neat things using a metal detector. That is what we are hoping for with this upcoming event. Treasures galore in this Texas Panhandle area. Have you...
Will Texas Ban Fruit Loops, Oreo’s, Cheetos, & More?
Ok, I've heard of some crazy bans on different things, but this one is actually freaking me out a bit and I'm wondering if it's going to impact Texas. If it does, not only am I going to be a little peeved, but my kids may lose their minds. Recently,...
McDonald's Gives Back Day
Mcdonald's is giving back on Tuesday, April 30th. This is the day you tell your kids they can have McDonald's for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. On Tuesday, April 30th, a portion of sales from McDonald's in Amarillo, Canyon, Dumas, Dalhart, and Borger will go to a local non-profit in our area.
City Of Amarillo Making Good On Missed Park Clean Up Day
Last week, the City of Amarillo decided to reschedule the Thompson Park Clean Up Day thanks to what was supposed to be some nasty weather. This weekend, the clean-up day will be made up and the community has a chance to help clean up one of our beloved parks. Thompson...
These are the Businesses That Could Break The Curse of 5900 SW 45th in Amarillo
Amarillo, Texas has a ton of cursed buildings. Buildings that love to take in new businesses chew them up and spit them out. One of those cursed buildings is 5900 S. 45th. This location has been home to multiple businesses over the years. At one time it was a car rental business, and there have been several restaurants since then, and none of them have survived. It's possible it was the poor quality, poor customer service, or the cost of the product that cause the demise of these restaurants.
Texas Mountain Lions Have Authorities On Alert After Recent Sighting
There's something about the topic of mountain lions in Texas. Everyone knows someone who has a story about a time they saw one of the elusive creatures and managed to live to tell the tale. Recently, mountain lions have become the talk of Texas once again and, to be honest, it's a little frightening.
A Dog In Amarillo Ingested Meth At A Thrift Shop
It's always interesting when I come across something I can slide in the "only in Amarillo" file. This one has to qualify though, because I've never heard of something like this happening, yet for some reason, I'm not exactly shocked it happened here. A dog is recovering after ingesting methamphetamine...
Something Texas Hasn’t Seen In 30 Years Has Arrived
In Texas, we're so big we see a lot of different things pop up and often. Nothing is really "new" to us, and when something opens, it's not typically a rarity. However, something has popped up here that we haven't seen in 30 years. The craziest thing about it is...
Not Surprised at All That Another Amarillo Restaurant is Closed
There are times when we get blindsided about an Amarillo restaurant that has closed. We go through the five stages of grief. We feel like we have lost a friend. We reminisce for years and years about our favorite things to eat there. Go to any Amarillo memories pages on...
What Happened to the Aging Texas Italian Caterpillar?
The best part about a road trip in Texas, or really anywhere, is discovering those weird roadside attractions. You see things that you can't really explain why they are there. Oh, but you are so glad that they are around. They break up the monotony of hours and hours inside...
14 Things That You’d See When Visiting Grandma’s House
For most people, stepping into Grandma’s house was like stepping into a perfectly preserved time capsule, full of sights and smells that set off little nostalgia bombs inside your head and heart. From the smell of fresh-baked cookies permanently embedded in the floral wallpaper, to the knick-knacks collected over...
Saving Texas Heritage: Inside Alamo’s Multi-Million Dollar Revamp
One of the most, if not the most, famous landmarks in Texas is the Alamo. It's a huge part of the Lone Star State's identity. It has been featured in major Hollywood movies, was rumored to have had a basement where a person could hide a bike, and even had an infamous run-in with Ozzy. It makes sense, then, that the Alamo should be something that lives up to the image that has been painted of it in the public. The cost of that face-lift is eye-watering and comes with a steep price.
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