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[WATCH] Texas Couple Struggles To Get Squatter Out of Their Home
A San Antonio couple allowed a man to do some work on their home and offered him to stay there for a few days while he completed it. They even had him sign a contract. Now, an entire month later, the squatter is STILL in their home, and he's barricaded the doors to keep them out.
This $1.4 Million Home For Sale Is Proof That Tealwood Lakes is Amarillo’s Best-Kept Secret
I love the neighborhoods in Amarillo that make you feel like you've stumbled across a secret space tucked away within the city limits. One of these neighborhoods is Tealwood Lakes. Heard of it? I hadn't until several years ago. let me tell you...the houses here are beautiful. It's essentially a...
Does Texas Limit The Amount Of Land People Can Buy?
You hear about people buying thousands or even millions of acres of land in Texas so, you would think there is no limit. Right? Well, there is ... It's kinda tricky but, in some situations, you can only buy so much of Texas to call your very own. How much exactly depends on your family and planned useage.
[WATCH] Huge Gator Spotted Enjoying a Snack on Texas Beach
A huge alligator was spotted in Southeast Texas at Sea Rim State Park having a little bite to eat. It might seem a little weird to see an alligator near the beach, but it turns out, they take an occasional dip in salt water to help rid themselves of parasites.
5 Fisher-Price Playsets That Every Kid Wanted
As Barbie fever took over the world, I thought it was interesting how nostalgic people get when talking about the Barbie Dreamhouse Playsets. For me personally, I was all about the Fisher-Price Little People Playsets. Where is the Fisher-Price Little People movie?!. Not unlike Barbie, Little People Playsets and accessories...
An Amarillo Summer Experience Full of Performance and Fun
As the school year is starting to wind down here in Amarillo families all over are making their summer plans. What you think might be a relaxing summer very rarely turns out to be, especially when you have kids involved. You want to make sure they are still involved in...
Gunman Attacks Diners on Texas Restaurant Patio
In a shocking incident, a gunman opened fire at a restaurant patio in Texas. Can you imagine, you're just sitting there, on a nice Texas spring night, and someone just starts spraying bullets around the patio like it's nothing?. That's exactly the scene in the video at the bottom of...
15 of the Best Records Broken in Texas Throughout 2023
We all know that people in Texas are amazing and wonderful, but I had no idea how many record holders we have here in the lone star state. The state of Texas is huge so it makes sense that you would have quite a few people that stand out for being incredible at certain tasks, some of these things even end up with Texans being in the Guinness Book of World Records. Let’s look at some of the most unique or really interesting records that were broken here in Texas last year.
5 of the Deadliest Plane Crashes To Ever Happen in Texas
Since man has been given the gift of flying, Texas has seen its share of horrible tragedies involving airplanes. While they don't occur very often, they HAVE happened before; and here are of the deadliest to occur in history. Delta Airlines Flight 1141 [August 31, 1988]. Orginally scheduled from Dallas/Fort...
Scammer Vincent Gambino Baker Rears His Ugly Head in Texas Once Again
Are you familiar with the name Vincent Gambino Baker? He's been terrorizing people from Amarillo to Corpus Christi, El Paso to Texarkana, and every place in between in Texas and all over the country. He's notorious for terrorizing your email. You see Vincent Gambino Baker claims to be a lawyer...
Watch Out They Are Coming For the Delta: These Products May Soon Be Illegal in Texas
When it comes to Texas, it seems our state politicians are trying to make everything they can illegal, instead of giving Texans a choice. When it comes to having laws, it's a must to have laws to keep the state running smoothly, however, some of these laws take away the choice of Texans.
Here’s All the Big Box Brand Store Closings in Texas This Year So Far
As the world has moved online and the cost of living continues to increase, many businesses are taking a hit and having to close stores around the country, including Texas. It doesn’t matter if they sell clothing, home goods, food, or something else, many big brands are taking major profit hits that lead them to make tough decisions. Whenever a business is low on profit, especially if they are in debt, they are going to either lay off a certain number of employees, or close down their least profitable locations.
Meet the 5 Richest Families in the State of Texas
El Paso, Texas is home to some pretty wealthy individuals. However, apparently not wealthy enough to make Forbes latest list of America's wealthiest families. RUDE!. The list ranks families that are worth $10 billion dollars or more. A few Houston families made the list more than once with San Antonio and Fort Worth families making their mark as well.
Things You’d Find in Every ’90s Home Back in the Day (Photos)
The '90s were an incredible era. You know, the days of house phones with cords and dial-up internet? What a time to be alive. There are very distinct things you think of when you picture a home in the '90s. We're going to take you through some of those memories with a scroll back in time.
Scam Alert! Scammers Targeting Amarillo Pretend To Be Police
It seems like a never-ending revolving door of scams is hitting us in Amarillo, Texas. Every time you get online there's another warning or reminder from law enforcement about scammers hitting our area trying to separate us from our hard-earned cash. Recently, another version of a classic made its way to Yellow City.
Texas Speakeasy Queen Fought The Law To Bring Booze To Stars
We love our beer in Texas. It's just part of the culture. Go to any cookout, major event, or place where friends are gathered and you'll probably find them enjoying a cold one. It's been a part of our culture for a long time. In the days of prohibition, one Texas woman fought the law to bring booze to Hollywood stars and she became a legend.
Can Using My Own Toothbrush Make Me Sick Again?
I'm not seeking sympathy (it seems like everyone is catching something lately) but it's a crucial detail for this article. While brushing my teeth in a NyQuil haze (about to enter a DayQuil fog) it suddenly hit me:. When I start feeling better, can my toothbrush make me sick again?
Mom Blasted After Asking For Money From Child’s First Birthday Party Guests
A mom on TikTok continues to hear the harsh opinions of other parents after she shared a video detailing her plans to ask guests at her child's party to pay $5. As a father of two and a past host of a one-year-old's birthday, I have somehow escaped this whole concept if it is indeed A THING.
Amarillo Man Steals The Wrong Truck, Gets Caught Easily
Ok, I gotta tell ya I've seen and heard about some strange things in my time here in Amarillo, and you'd think at some point it wouldn't phase me hearing about it. Then something happens that is just an absolute head-scratcher. Something that seems like it would be so obvious NOT to happen, then it actually does and you start to question humanity and how smart we actually are as a whole.
All Signs Point to Summer Being Near in Amarillo
Oh, the carefree days of summer in Amarillo. I think we are all ready for those warm summer days. OK, there will be a few cranky people out there complaining about the heat. They just need to cool off. Luckily, Amarillo has a great way for the family to cool...
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