Amarillo College Fire Academy holds physical ability test for future firefighters
Amarillo College’s Fire Academy is putting future firefighters through their paces with a physical ability test designed to simulate real-world tasks.
Amarillo is Getting a New Waxing Studio on Soncy Road
When it comes to beauty, Amarillo is full of places to help men and women become and stay beautiful. You can find hair salons, nail salons, and spas on just about every corner in the city. People love having the perfect hairstyle, the most beautiful nails, the prettiest eyelashes and...
Dasher Diary: Amarillo Dasher Shares Honest Review of DoorDash App Changes
I know I am not the only one who doesn't like a lot of change in Amarillo. I mean, if it's going to be a new store or restaurant, I am all in. If you are going to change the way I do things, I am not a fan. I...
From Lamborghini to Jail: The Stunning Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
Earlier this week, a man pleaded guilty in federal court in Oklahoma to running a catalytic converter theft ring that operated in multiple states. The story involves an auto parts store in New Jersey, thefts across several states, and over $600 million worth of stolen goods. The Scope of the...
Amarillo Schools Say Phone Ban Helped End Vaping, Fights
It's been an issue in classrooms here in Amarillo for a bit now, and schools have long grappled with how to deal with it. Cellphones and other electronics are being used in the classroom during learning hours. Between cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches, teachers have struggled to keep kids off...
Tracking summertime heat over the weekend
Good Saturday morning, everyone! We are waking up to a partly cloudy sky with humid conditions. Low temperatures are starting out in the 60’s and low 70’s. As today unfolds, a mostly sunny sky is expected with southerly winds of 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures will respond, heating up into the sultry 90’s and low 100’s […]
When Ozzy Played Amarillo: A Look Back After His Death
It's been a rough go with celebrities passing away lately, but none seemed to have rocked us more than Ozzy Osbourne. The Prince of Darkness just performed at his final show two weeks prior to his passing. Ozzy had a pretty rich history in Texas, all the way down to...
Where Chain Restaurants Go to Die: Amarillo’s Graveyard of Failed Franchises
They came with big names and national hype, but Amarillo had other plans. Explore the chain restaurants that didn’t survive the supposed “curse.”. Is it because Amarilloans are fiercely loyal to their local eateries? That might be true,e especially when it comes to BBQ, but we have had just as many local restaurants...
AAA Texas: Summer gas prices hold steady
As reported by the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch, the average gas price across Texas was $2.79 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel on Thursday. This price is one cent more compared to last week and 32 cents less compared to the same day last year.
Tx Panhandle disaster relief team to deploy to San Angelo for flood recovery efforts
Tx Panhandle disaster relief team to deploy to San Angelo for flood recovery efforts. Following severe flooding in Central Texas, a disaster relief group from the Texas Panhandle is preparing to deploy south to help with recovery efforts. No formal charges to be filed against man in Olsen Park shooting.
