Texas Cannabis Legalization Bill Advances Through First Reading in House and Receives Committee Assignment
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A comprehensive marijuana legalization proposal advanced through its first reading in the House of Representatives today and was referred to the Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee. House Bill 1208, first introduced by State Representative Jessica...
This is How Many Long John Silver’s Are Left in Texas & I Am...
For many years now people have been asking the same question: "who is keeping Long John Silver's in business?" Well, today, I may have an answer for you!. It sounds like a bit of a mystery; you hardly see any Long John's Silver's, and just when you think you've forgotten about them, one pops right up! So I decided to...
Ross Stores opens more than a dozen new locations
In a reversal of a trend of store closings by other retailers and restaurants, Ross Stores announced that it has opened more than a dozen new locations across the country this month.
‘Dirty rain’ on cars puzzled drivers in Central Virginia
According to WTVR 6 News, drivers in Central Virginia found their cars covered with dust from storms as far away as Texas and New Mexico. Needless to say, car washes were busy over the weekend.
Amarillo, Texas Gym Member Tries To Fight a Cop, Gets the FAFO Treatment Quickly,...
Nowadays, gyms are establishments where all sorts of wild things happen. From people getting angry when you block their video to strange exercise routines, and even encounters with the police. The latter occurred in Amarillo, Texas, where a gym member was preparing to fight a cop, only to get tased on the spot. At...
Bicycles built by students bring smiles to Eastridge second-graders
Dreams came true for many second-graders at Eastridge Elementary School Friday afternoon as brand-new bicycles were given to each and every student during their Physical Education Class. Thanks to United Way of Amarillo and Canyon’s Youth Leadership Cabinet and Xcel Energy, 74 shiny new bicycles were presented to...
Potter County Sheriff’s Office taking applications for 17th Citizen’s Academy
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Potter County Sheriff’s Office is taking applications for its 17th Citizen’s Academy in September. During the 12 week program, residents of Potter County and Amarillo will hear from several different divisions and learn what they do. A news release states on one Saturday,...
Lubbock man found dead in Amarillo after fight
Michael Mayfield, 43, was found dead in Amarillo after a fight in the 300 block of North Carolina Street, according to authorities.
Catholic Charities of Central Texas suspends Refugee Resettlement Program
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) – Catholic Charities of Central Texas (CCCTX) has announced the suspension of its Refugee Resettlement Program. The organization says this comes due to lack of federal funding. Up to 30 staff positions dedicated to this work throughout 25 Texas counties have been eliminated. CCCTX is one of the...
Burnin’ Up: Wildfires Continue to Tear through Texas
The Lone Star State has experienced a slew of hot and dry days recently. In fact, much of west Texas was under a prolonged Fire Weather Watch from the National Weather Service during the first week of March. With low humidity and high winds up to 60 miles an hour,...