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Time is Running Out Amarillo to Enjoy a Summer Cool Down
Here we are with the cold hard facts about Amarillo and the surrounding area. The summer of 2024 is officially coming to an end. You may have had a suspicion that this was the case with all of the back-to-school talk. I know it is hard to admit. All good things do have to come to an end.
There’s a Traveling Blockbuster Store for Those Who Miss Renting Videos
Maybe you just can't let go of that laminated member card in your wallet that you once used every Friday night. Or you maybe you'll never know what it was like looking at shelf after shelf of VHS covers trying to find the perfect movie for you and your friends.
How Teachers In Amarillo, Texas Can Go To The Movies For Free
Teachers are underappreciated. There's a lot of pressure to teach and instruct a classroom full of kids who don't want to be there or pay attention half the time. There's a lot of ups and downs that come with the job. This August in Amarillo, Texas, teachers are getting a very special "thank you" at the movies.
Dallas Cowboys Fans Get To Celebrate Big Win Before Season Starts
Every year, all across Texas, fans of the Dallas Cowboys cheer and cuss their team through a season on the gridiron. There are ups, and there are downs, and every week Cowboys fans will gather around the water cooler to defend their team. It should be no surprise then, that Dallas Cowboys fans were recently named the most loyal in the NFL.
Authorities Turn Up the Heat to Find August’s Most Wanted Fugitive in Texas
August is hot and the hunt for some of the most wanted fugitives in Texas is on. Your help is needed to get this man behind bars, with a hefty reward offered. Your help is needed to put Omar David Zavala behind bars. Zavala is a Hispanic male, 30-years-old. He's 6' 1" and 180 weighs pounds. Zavala has other identifying marks including a tattoo on his right forearm.
QuikTrip Amarillo: Get Ready for a Coffee Experience Like No Other!
Let's face it Amarillo has enough coffee shops to keep us caffeinated for the next century. There's nothing wrong with that because coffee is life. Many people enjoy a delicious cup of coffee. That coffee can be hot, cold, or even frozen. It can be black or flavored with caramel...
Your Childhood is Officially Back at This Amarillo Pizza Hut
Earlier this year we learned that an Amarillo Pizza Hut was getting our beloved buffet back. I mean if that doesn't scream nostalgia for you I don't know what does. We all grew up on the Pizza Hut buffet. Even my daughter grew up enjoying that same Pizza Hut buffet....
An Amarillo Fair Food Favorite Returning For One Day Only
As we move further into the summer season and close to school starting we start thinking about fall favorites. We can't wait for Friday Night football. We can't wait for anything pumpkin. Oh, and one of our favorites is the Tri-State Fair. All of the fun, rides, and of course the food.
There’s a Secret ‘Pong’ Game in Your Instagram DMs (and It’s Super Addictive)
I like to think I'm pretty tech-savvy. I was using the space bar on my iPhone as a mousepad long before it became a viral "hidden" feature, and I was shaking my phone to "undo" before it was cool (only accidentally throwing it across the room once—so far). That's...
The Best Places to Live in America
What exactly makes a place an ideal hometown? The answer has changed throughout the decades. In the middle of the 20th century, the suburbs were born. Post-World War II, white Americans were entranced by the idea of owning their own newly affordable homes with plots of green lawn space, especially as cities experienced severe housing shortages. Rapidly, the suburbs grew to be home for the majority of citizens.
After Robbing Two Texas Banks In A Month, Derby Desperado Arrested
On July 3 in Garland, Texas, a then-unidentified person walked into the Texas Credit Union and left with a wad of cash that wasn't theirs. On July 12, the same bank robber struck a second time and made off with another wad of other people's cash. Earlier this week, the so-called "Derby Desperado" was arrested by authorities in Grapevine bringing the short spree to an end.
Unveiling the Mysteries: Amarillo’s Wonderland Park’s Unexpected North Pole Connection
One of the great things about Amarillo is the city and area are filled with family entertainment. Although, you'll hear many people say, "There's nothing to do in Amarillo," that's not the case. You'll find many fun activities in the area. One of those fun family activities is Wonderland Park....
This Invasive Plant Is a Homeowner’s Worst Nightmare (and It Might be in Your Yard Now)
A plant that is so common along roadsides, especially near bridges, that you probably don't even notice it anymore, is actually one of the world's most invasive plant species. Japanese knotweed is not only widespread but also responsible for significant property damage, causing major headaches for homeowners. How Bad Can...
Amarillo Just Upped Their Breakfast Game With New Place
So the good news is that Amarillo is not just full of doom and gloom when it comes to restaurants. Yes, I know it seems like a whole lot of them have closed down this year but we have good news too. We have seen our fair share of restaurants...
Dasher Diary: Delivery Olympic Events We Encounter
While everyone's tuning into the Olympics from Paris sometimes we have our own events here in Amarillo to enjoy while out dashing. Yes, some of the deliveries we make can help us have our own Olympic fun. Oh, the fun that comes with dashing. The 100 Meter Sprint. This is...
Every State Where Alcohol Will be Banned on Election Day in November
Whether you're wanting a drink to celebrate the arrival of the election or maybe because your candidate's campaign finally ended, there are states where you better stock up before the big day. Some states simply refuse to sell liquor on Election Day. Why States Won't Sell Alcohol On Election Day.
Sod Poodles Release Packed Schedule For 2025 Season In Amarillo, Texas
Earlier today (7/30), the Amarillo Sod Poodles officially released their schedule for the upcoming 2025 season. It's going to be a very busy year at Hodgetown in downtown Amarillo. It all kicks off on April 8, 2025. Sod Poodles Looking Ahead To A Stacked 2025 Schedule. On April 8, 2025,...
Why Frying Pans Are Suddenly Making More People Extremely Sick
Cookware you use in your own home could be making you sick according to researchers who are reporting an uptick in a specific illness that is affecting thousands. The illness is known as the Teflon flu, and it can make you absolutely miserable. What Is Teflon Flu?. Teflon flu is...
Amarillo’s Newest Roundabout Way to Travel is Freshly Opened
The main street of Amarillo College's Washington Street campus has been shut down since before Thanksgiving. That means for the spring semester 24th Street has been closed. The traffic was stopped in the area so that they could put in a roundabout and help the flow of traffic. After many months the average onlooker was able to finally figure out what was going on. The roundabout just got the finishing touches with a flower bed to make it look all pretty.
Aisles of Misfortune: The Curse of Another Amarillo Building
Amarillo has been blessed with multiple locations to grocery shop. We have had multiple grocery chains in our great city over the years. However, there is a building in Amarillo, that has a grocery store curse. It seems that any grocery store that inhabits this building, won't make it in the long run.
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