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Texas’ Forgotten 39 Children Who Vanished Without a Trace in 2000-2009
Easily. Too easily, if we have learned anything from the missing children cases of Texas history. There are 39 children who were reported missing from their homes in Texas in the years 2000-2009 who are still missing. While their cases may be considered cold, that could change in an instant.
Golf Academy Gala Aims To Help Disadvantaged Youth In Amarillo
Sometimes, an opportunity is all you need. A chance to try something new, and experience something different. That's how you fall in love with something. Unfortunately, not everyone in Amarillo has the means or ability to try something that interests them. In order to take on something new, you have...
Get Ready New Construction is About to Mess Up Your Commute Between Amarillo and Canyon
The one thing you can always count on in Amarillo, Texas is construction. It's time to prepare yourself once again because it's about to get ugly between Amarillo and Canyon. Remember when they were redoing the overpass at Loop 335/Hollywood Road, and moving the exits to Hollywood and even Bell?
Is It Legal to Keep Your Loved One’s Skull Following Their Death?
So, is it cool if you keep a loved one's skull after they die?. Maybe it's a little something to remember them or just some super realistic Halloween decoration. You should probably know the rules behind this before you attempt to acquire said skull. Rules Of Obtaining A Loved One's...
Is Buc-ee’s Actually a Tourist Trap? It’s Possible, But So Are These Other Places in Texas
Could it be that our very favorite roadside pit stop with the snaggle-toothed mascot is fast-approaching the definition of a tourist trap?. Well...yes. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. I came across this interesting post by PhotoAiD that goes in depth on what qualifies a location as a tourist...
Calling Amarillo Gamers! New Location For Gaming Arena.
It's amazing to see just how much gaming has changed over the years. Gaming for me used to be just an escape, something I'd do for an hour then off to something else. Now, gaming is an all day thing. It's something kids, and adults, can get so lost in, and even monetize. I mean, there's even professional gaming.
The Surprising Amount Of Time You Don’t Save By Speeding in Texas
How much time do you think you're saving by speeding in Amarillo, Texas? Today while driving to work I watched a person in front of me weave in and out of traffic doing much faster than the rest of us. Did it help them get anywhere faster? A recent study that was done about speeding in Texas would say, no.
This Strange Death Row Last Meal Request In Texas Involved Voodoo Dirt
It has been a long time since the state of Texas granted the courtesy of a last meal request to inmates on death row. Requests for all kinds of meals had been seen over the years, but there was nothing like James Edward Smith's. It's the strangest of all. Who...
Luxury Duck Blinds Give Hunters Better Accommodations Than Some Apartments
If your idea of duck hunting is wading in water while surrounded by haphazardly placed brush, you might not be ready to see the blinds featured below. Duck hunters are taking to social media to show off their luxury blinds. These posh accommodations are more than just a bench and a shelf to put your snacks.
Lee Brice Chats About Working On New Album, Working with Other Artists, and Teenage Sons
Amarillo, Texas get ready for Lee Brice, he'll be in town this Friday Night. Lee Brice performs at the Starlight Ranch Event Center on Friday, April 19th. We had a chance to chat with Lee Brice. Lee Brice talks about morning routines, being up late after being in the studio...
Video Shows Massive Hail Crashing Down on Texas Town
The weather here in Texas never ceases to amaze me. Of course, tornadoes are the number one threat at the top of everyone’s mind in the Lone Star State, and rightfully so. We know all too well about the destructive power of twisters. But hail is quite the destructive...
Texas Teacher Wanted For Choking, Abusing Kids At Daycare
Being a parent, coach, teacher, anything really that deals with kids can be tough. They will drive you to your depths, push you to the brink, and generally challenge your sanity. Sometimes you just have to walk away. Well, someone should've told that to a YMCA teacher at Pflugerville ISD...
Dealing With Stray Cats The Right Way In Your Amarillo Neighborhood
If you're wondering what to do about the stray cats hanging around your house in Amarillo, Texas, you're not alone. I've seen several strays pop up around my house recently, and several people I've spoken with talk about the number of strays they see in their neighborhood. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take that won't harm the cats and will help you get them off your property at the same time.
The Slug Bug Ranch is Getting a New Home Here in Amarillo
There has been a lot of talk about The Slug Bug Ranch. The bugs located on I-40 near Conway were dug up not that long ago. They were going to move. The plans have changed a few times. Nobody wanted to see this project just disappear. They needed a new...
[CLOSED] Another One Bites the Dust – Amarillo Location Closes
A couple of weeks ago I was driving around Amarillo when I drove by a certain food establishment during what should be the dinner rush. I did not see any cars in the drive-thru or really in the parking lot at all. When I got to work the next morning I told a co-worker that even though it hadn't happened yet I called the story when this place closed.
Amarillo ISD Burns Bridge With Organization That Provides Books to Children
Storybridge is a local non-profit in Amarillo, Texas that provides books to kids. Storybridge provides free access to quality children's books for families in low-income areas. By giving kids books, it can help change their lives. Recently, a post popped up on Reddit about Amarillo ISD canceling their partnership with...
Chain Restaurant Adored For Its Biscuits Reportedly Considering Bankruptcy
In what could be yet another blow to the restaurant industry, a once-thriving chain is reportedly considering bankruptcy. This year hasn't been easy for some restaurant chains, and we're only into April. Among those closing locations in the first quarter of the year have been Boston Market, Hardee's and Outback Steakhouse.
The Official “Longest Bar In Texas” Is One Football Fans Will Love
Everything is bigger in Texas. We have plenty of cheesy landmarks, kitschy roadside attractions, and enough biggest things in the world to keep retired boomers busy on multiple summer RV road trips. We pride ourselves in our big things. Knowing all this, how big is the biggest bar where everything is already big? It's really big.
VIDEO: Wild Amarillo Barfight With Man Unfazed By Taser
In 2011, Amarillo was featured on COPS as a massive brawl took place outside of an establishment downtown. The video is wild and even features a guy getting the business end of a Taser, and he doesn't react at all. It also proves that Roadhouse in Amarillo is not as sexy as Roadhouse in Hollywood.
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