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Plot Twist: Cinergy Entertainment Puts Regal Theater Building Back on the Market in Amarillo
There is a building located on I-40 behind Salt Grass, Slim Chickens, and LongHorn Steakhouse, next to the Post Office, surrounded by multiple hotels. It is just sitting there, gathering dust. The building in question is the old Regal/UA Movie Theater. Regal officially closed the doors on the theater on...
The Fishy Mystery on Texas Gulf Coast: Why Tens of Thousands of Fish Washed Ashore
This weekend, visitors to the Texas Gulf Coast were met with a startling sight: tens of thousands of dead fish scattered across the beaches. The massive die-off has left both locals and tourists puzzled and concerned. Hypoxia. Wildlife officials have quickly stepped in to investigate the phenomenon. According to their...
Gov. Abbott discusses new safety system for Texas schools, state funding
As millions of Texas schoolchildren return to the classroom this month, the state is offering every school district a new system free of charge to improve safety for students, teachers, and staff. The Sentinel School Safety system was launched a couple of weeks ago.In an exclusive interview at the Texas Capitol this week, Gov.Greg Abbott said the program uses cutting-edge technology. "It may be the best program in the United States," he said.Abbott explained that the system works in various ways to enhance safety on campuses across Texas. Following the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde more than...
Saturday Morning Forecast: Hot & humid this weekend, small rain chance
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated storms possible in Deep East Texas as a weak frontal boundary moves through. Chance of rain: 10%. High: 98. Winds: NE 10 MPH. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and hot with a shower or two in Deep East Texas. Chance of rain: 20% (Deep East Texas). Low: 77. High: […]
New Mexico Braces for Severe Storms with Damaging Winds Until 10 PM
Albuquerque, NM – Another round of scattered to numerous showers and storms is expected across northeast New Mexico this afternoon and evening. These storms could become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts being the primary threat. According to the US National Weather Service Albuquerque, the severe weather window...
Saturday Night Forecast: Typical Early August Weather Is Here
TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low 75. Wind Calm.SUNDAY: Sunny & Hot. High 95. Wind NE 5. Wind NE 5.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low 75. Wind Calm.MONDAY: Sunny & Hot. High 97. Wind E 5.The weather will remain sunny & hot the rest of the week. Highs will be near 100 degrees Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday before […]
Seven players earn TSWA 6A All-State baseball honors
The Texas Sports Writers Association released its Class 6A all-state teams Friday with seven baseball players from La Joya High, Los Fresnos and Weslaco High earning recognition. La Joya catcher Homer Munoz was named to the TSWA 6A all-state second team after leading the Coyotes to the regional semifinal round...
Here Are 9 of The Most Heinous Crimes To Ever Happen In Texas
You hear it all the time. Things are bigger in Texas. It's true. There are plenty of things I can think of that are Texas-sized. From the tallest building in Houston to the largest football field at Texas A&M. Things in Texas are huge. Unfortunately, that also means crime. Texas...
The Texas Woman Who Was Executed For Killing Three of Five Husbands
Have you heard to story of Betty Lou Beets? She was no doubt plagues with a harder life than most. At the age of three she lost her hearing after contracting measles. When she was 12 her mother was institutionalized and after that she was forced to take care of her siblings and her sexually abusive father.
Black Bear Diner opens three new locations in Texas, US
American full-service family dining concept Black Bear Diner has announced the opening of three new locations in Texas. The outlets in Baytown, San Antonio’s Monterrey Village, and Laredo are part of the company’s broader eastward growth plans. Black Bear Diner now operates 24 locations across Texas. The new...
Seasonable August heat continues this weekend
Good Saturday morning, everyone! We are starting off on a warm note with lows in the upper 60’s and low 70’s. As the day unfolds, a partly sunny sky is expected with light southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures will respond, heating back into the 90’s this afternoon. Amarillo should top out close […]
Big News – Amarillo’s Buc-ee’s is Officially Hiring Now
This is what Amarillo has been waiting for. The news that Buc-ee's in Amarillo is officially hiring. Yes, they had started the process earlier but that was for management type. If you wanted a job like that then great you took your shot. A lot of people have been waiting...
Someone In Teague, Texas Just Won Themselves $5 Million
Everyone in the state of Texas plays the lottery once in a while right?. After all, paying a small amount of money for the chance to take home a major increase in funds is always wanted by something. The growth in money could even be small. For example, turning $10 into $100 would be great for anyone right?
Louisiana Man Tied To Missing Texas Girl Now Facing Criminal Charges
Ariel Anderson, 26, was booked into the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Tuesday on a count of 'contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile', according to The Advocate. Anderson made his first appearance before a district judge Wednesday. In addition, the Baton Rouge man has been charged with felony kidnapping...