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Community Mourns as Founder of Canyon’s Beloved Fat Boys BBQ Passes Away
One of the great things about living in this area is the people. Canyon is home to a great university, great people, and local businesses. It's the people and the local businesses that make up the personality of a town. When people grow up in a town or attend college in a town they fall in love with the local businesses that surround them.
Amarillo’s Trifecta of Pizza is Returning With New Addition
Once upon a time in Amarillo, we had three La Bella Pizza's. Then one location on Olsen broke away, changed its name, and went out on its own. So we were down to just two. There is also one in Canyon but Amarillo was down to two. That is all...
A Century of History Eradicated: Texas Megachurch Destroyed in Fire
The red brick walls of First Baptist Dallas Church's historic sanctuary are soot-singed and intact, but only devastation and ashes are found within. At 6:05 pm, the Dallas Fire-Rescue received a call for 1717 San Jacinto street in the heart of downtown Dallas. A second alarm was requested at 6:20 pm. The fire was contained until 7:35 pm when the roof partially collapsed and a third alarm was called. Finally, a fourth alarm was called at 8:14 pm, according to CBS5 News.
Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term. The 81-year-old Democrat made the announcement in a statement on X just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as...
Texas Highway Smothered By Unbearable Stench After Truck Spills Load of Animal Guts
Citizens of a small Texas town are dealing with an unpleasant smell after an unfortunate traffic incident earlier this week. On June 12, Alan Garland posted a video to his Facebook wall that has since then gone viral in all its guts and glory. The drone footage shows an intersection...
The Hidden Horrors of Texas’ Deadliest County Jail
Since 2017, there have been 65 in-custody inmate deaths at the Tarrant County Jail. There have been seven deaths in the year 2024 to date. The most recent death was reported on just last Friday, July 12. These deaths have come from suicides, overdoses, and fatal encounters with jail staff....
The Internet Famous “Bird Wrapped In Tortilla” Is From Amarillo, Texas
The entire internet has been buzzing this week over a bird in Texas that was rescued in a very unconventional way. The rescue involved what was believed at one point to be a baby hawk and a warm tortilla. Of course, a rescue this interesting could happen in only one place; Amarillo, Texas.
Craving Cajun? Order New Orleans Delights in Amarillo Through DoorDash!
Amarillo is full of great restaurants with storefronts or food trucks, however, Amarillo has some hidden gems only available through delivery. Food delivery has been available in some form over the years, mostly for pizza, but once companies like Door Dash, Karma Services, Uber Eats, etc., hit the scene, you could get any food delivered from any restaurant.
How Many Redbox Kiosks Will Amarillo Actually Be Losing?
In a world where streaming seems to be the way of the world, this can't come as too much of a surprise. The Redbox Kiosks are all going away. Just like the Hastings went away. Just like the Blockbusters went away. Just like Netflix's DVD service went away. Now it is Redbox's turn.
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Walmart Stores In Texas Will Soon Be Getting Mr. Gatti’s Pizza
Many of us remember growing up and seeing McDonald's in Walmart Super Centers. In my family, one parent would shop while the other distracted my brother and me with chicken nuggets. Over the years, this part of the Walmart experience went away in most locations. Soon, a very popular pizza restaurant is going to be making its way into Texas Walmart stores.
Amarillo Auction Features Collection of Engler’s Personal Items
Amarillo loves great finds. We love knowing that maybe we have found a piece of history, especially when it is Amarillo's history. That is something you can own a part of with an auction that is currently going on. The auction in question is for the estate of Paul Engler...
Amarillo Church Secretary Came In Second On Jeopardy! With $1
Last night (7/17/24), Amarillo, Texas was in the spotlight once again on the iconic TV gameshow, Jeopardy! Amarillo is no stranger to showing up as part of an answer on the hit show, but this time we were on the opposite side of the stage. Last night, one of Amarillo's own took on the current champion.
Texas Postal Service Is Having Major Issues. Slow Shipping & More.
In my spare time, I tend to do a lot of selling and trading of sports cards. It means I make several trips per week to the Amarillo post offices. I never used to have a problem with items arriving to people on time, but lately it seems like it's been quite a mess.
Popular Chain Restaurant In Amarillo Bought Out. Could It Close?
It's been a crazy run lately of restaurants closing in Amarillo. We've seen at least 4-5 different places shut their doors for good over the last month or two, and quite honestly it's a bit concerning. How many more restaurants could we potentially lose?. When it comes to the chain...
Social Media Buzz: Amarillo ISD to Enforce Tighter Cell Phone Regulations
Back to school is just around the corner, which means the summer is almost over. It is that time of year when you start registering your kids to go back to school. In fact, for Amarillo ISD, registration started on July 15th. Since it is a new school year, changes to rules and policies do happen.
British TikTok Stars Josh and Jase Bring Excitement to Amarillo – Here’s Why!
Thousands of people visit Amarillo daily, most are just travelers checking out our best tourist spots. Other times, famous people will make their way through the Yellow City. Amarillo has seen its share of famous people making their way to the area, the cast of 1883 which included Tim McGraw, Rhianna, Will Ferrell, John Schneider, Smashing Pumpkins (no they weren't performing), Mario Lopez, and many more.
This Ones For Willie – Amarillo’s Biggest Corndog Fan
There are social media groups that you are a part of here in Amarillo just because you enjoy the drama. Of course, all of the mugshot pages are full of nothing but drama. The restaurant review pages have Karens that come on every now and then hoping to get one response. They end up getting the opposite reaction. Please let the pepperoni posts end.
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