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Ready To Own A Dog Or Cat In Amarillo? Check Out This Event.
The animal shelters in Amarillo are packed. They are overloaded with animals who deserve a second shot at life, and they don't have any room to take more. Starting this weekend, it's a perfect chance for you to adopt that pet you've been wanting for so long. Amarillo Animal Management...
Amarillo’s Tough Year: Businesses That Have Closed in 2024
Amarillo is a big little city. It sits on I-40 and it is the largest city to stop at between OKC and Albuquerque. It is filled with tons of shopping and tons of restaurants. This is a great place to open a business because Amarillo residents and those who shop in the city do their best to support local businesses. However, with the economic struggles that every American is facing, many of our local businesses are closing. For others, it is time for retirement or health reasons, and they cannot find a buyer to take over the existing business.
If You Love Your Car, Avoid Austin: The City Where Vehicles Vanish!
Austin is the 11th biggest city in the United States and the Capital of Texas. Austin is a melting pot of cultures and the population of the Austin area is 2.3 million people. That's a lot of people and when you bring people together in such a small space, you will see a lot of crime.
These Roads In Amarillo Need Some Serious Help
With all the different road construction going on in Amarillo, it makes you believe that everything in the city will be much nicer and smoother. However, there are still plenty of roads in the city that are in desperate need of fixing and repaving. The highway just seems to have the priority right now.
Get Ready to Save on School Supplies During the Texas Sales Tax Free Weekend
Whether we like it or not, we are entering that time of year in Texas where it's time to get the kids ready for back to school. Part of going back to school is back-to-school shopping. Parents have to purchase school supplies, clothes, backpacks, and shoes. It's Very Expensive. Luckily,...
Why Some Texas Schools Are Saying ‘No’ to Homeschool Athletes
The new school year is off to a rocky start here in El Paso, Texas. First, an El Paso school made national headlines by banning students from wearing all black citing that it’s not good for their mental health. And now school districts are banning homeschooled students ALL TOGETHER....
It’s The FINAL Day Of The Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon
Yesterday Mix 93-1's Lucky Larry and Mandee Montana were introducing you to many families that have been affected and impacted by the Children's Miracle Network and they asked you to call in and make a donation to the radiothon. You might have responded by saying, "I'll call in and make...
List Of Most Popular Clothing Brands in Texas
It’s crazy to think that kids here in Texas are soon going to be going back to school. It seems like it was just last week that summer vacation was getting started, but I am sure teachers here in the Lone Star State feel the same way. Going back to school can be quite the chore with so many things needed from supplies to clothing and everything else. But what are some of the most popular clothing brands in Texas as kids go back to school?
Gigantic Meth Bust Found in Lettuce Truck at Texas Border
It’s not shocking to hear that drug traffickers are trying to commit crimes here in Texas. But I’m not sure they all realize how difficult that will be when we have law enforcement who is working hard daily to shut them down. And recently there was a recording breaking amount of meth that was seized inside of a truck at the Texas border.
One of the Deadliest Industrial Accidents Ever Happened in Texas
Texas is a big, beautiful state with lots of history. Some of that history is inspiring and builds a lot of state pride. Other parts of Texas history are not so positive, and we need to learn from previous mistakes. Including what happened in April of 1947 when one of the deadliest industrial accidents ever took place in Texas.
BEWARE: Texas Residents Are Being Warned About Phrogging
Phrogging, a term for secretly living in someone else’s home without their knowledge, is a rare but unsettling phenomenon in Texas. You've heard strange noises in your home before and I'm quite sure from time to time you may have thought that someone could be living inside your walls.
Popular Membership Warehouse Store In Texas Has Controversial New Policy
Costco, with 41 locations in Texas, is cracking down on "membership" sharing to the ire of some. Now, instead of the informal "flashing" of your card to a waving employee, the employee will scan your card and check to see if it's really your membership card- instead of your parent's or a card that belongs to your bestie.
The Top 10 Worst Places To Live In Texas Now Revealed
From the northernmost parts of Dallas, TX to the southern tip of San Antonio, TX; and from east to west, these places have been declared the worst to live in The Lone Star State. Texas is rich with great places to settle down and raise a family, but there's always...
Don’t Post This Information About Your Kids In Texas
When school starts back up, it can definitely be a bittersweet time for parents. It also brings the first day of school pictures. We all know every year parents love to show off their kids school pictures on social media. One sheriff's department is reminding parents what to do and not do.
Sip Your Way through Lubbock: Best Spots for Coffee Flights
Whether you start your day with a cup of joe, or love to catch up with friends in a casual spot, there are plenty of great local coffee shops in Lubbock. I find that there are two main types of people when it comes to getting coffee. There are the...
Live Broadcast at Victoria College’s Super Saturday Event
Join me for another roadshow with my friends at Victoria College! The Victoria College will be offering prospective and current students an opportunity to start or finalize their preparations for the Fall 2024 semester during their “Super Saturday” event! The event will take place from 10 AM - 2 PM and I will be live from 10 AM - Noon.
Next In Line To Die: Texas Man Tim Mullis’ Despicable Crimes
Researching Tim Mullis put tears in my eyes and is making me nauseous. I watch a lot of true crime shows. I keep Forensic Files running as background noise because I find the narrator's voice soothing. I write a lot about Texas Death Row, and it is rare for anything to phase me.
Feel Like Royalty Living in This Lakeridge Lubbock Mansion
One of the most desirable areas to live in Lubbock is the Lakeridge neighborhood. Located between Quaker and Slide, and 82nd and 98th, it is an area with beautiful homes, easy access to a variety of Lubbock businesses, and the Lakeridge Country Club. The houses in this neighborhood are large,...
Sign Up Now: Raider Red Meats Annual BBQ Cookoff
If you love to cook or eat good food this is the event for you. I went for the first time last year to the Raider Red Meats Barbecue & Ribeye Championship and had so much fun. You learn a lot from the cooks and get to see some really neat dishes. Plus if you love meat, this is the place to be because every year they did tomahawk ribeyes.
Another Texas School District Approves Free Meals for All Students
The Victoria Independent School District has recently announced their participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. The federally funded initiative is aimed at providing free meals to students in eligible schools. For the 2023-24 school year, all students enrolled in VISD will have access to free breakfast and lunch during the school day.
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