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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...
Texas anglers urged to fish for unclaimed prizes in CCA STAR tournament
TEXAS - The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) is urging anglers to go fishing as there has only been two claimed prizes for the CCA State of Texas Angler’s Rodeo (STAR) Tournament.
Groovy Good Time at the GCARC Summer Bash
Good times and good vibes were had at the Gray County Association for Retarded Citizens Annual Summer Bash this past Wednesday. Established in 1958 right here in Pampa by the beloved organization, originally called the Exceptional Children’s Association and later changed to its current name, has given these special citizens a place in the community where they are able to thrive and live their lives surrounded by love and support.
From Humble Beginnings: Marcelus “Tiny” Williams Voted Best Coach
The “Best of Pampa” voting contest is one time of the year when the citizens of Gray County can vote for their favorite person, place and organization from a wide variety of categories. To be nominated is an honor itself, but to be voted as the best of...
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...
Yikes – You Won’t Believe How Much Texas Teachers Spend on School Supplies!
Ah, back-to-school season is here in El Paso and all across Texas. While some parents are celebrating the return of their kids' structure (personally, I’m happy I won't have to be cooking a meal every hour for my teenage son) teachers in Texas are bracing themselves for a financial hit.