Why Amarillo Ranks Among Top 20 U.S. Cities for Picking Up Hitchhikers
Amarillo, Texas, is a place that has, at times, found pride in being a friendly city. When people talk about traveling to Amarillo, they always mention how friendly people are. With this reputation that Amarillo has had of being a friendly place, there is one question I think that needs...
Construction is Coming Along on One of Amarillo’s Most Anticipated Restaurants
The one thing that most Amarillo residents agree on is the need for one particular restaurant. A restaurant that once had over 5 locations in Amarillo slowly had none. Somehow, the lack of this restaurant created a cult following of those who wanted this restaurant back. Long John Silver's in...
Dasher Diary: New DoorDash Platinum Pass in Amarillo Lets You Bounce Back
Every evening when I am through with my day in Amarillo, I go through and get things ready for the next day. I check all of my emails, my calendar, and my notes, and make sure I am prepared. I then open up my delivery apps and check my numbers.
2025 Amarillo Juneteenth celebration hosts annual pageant
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The 2025 Miss Juneteenth has been crowned at tonight’s annual pageant, celebrating African American history and culture. These beautiful women competed for the prizes of Little Miss, Miss Teen, and Miss Juneteenth, and three were crowned. The crown for Little Miss Juneteenth went to Kahloni...
Panhandle Plates: Canyon’s Lumberyard turns up the flavor with new restaurant
Already known as one of the Panhandle's largest music venues, The Lumberyard in Canyon is now doubling down on entertainment, this time with food.
Why This Colorful Vine Is Taking Over Amarillo Yards
I was recently taking a walk in Amarillo, Texas, when something caught my eye that I hadn't noticed before. As I went from street to street and block to block, I began noticing several houses with something in common. Trumpet vine seems to be everywhere in Amarillo. Multiple fences were...
Amarillo’s Urban Legends: What’s Real and What’s Just Rumor?
We’ve all heard stories growing up about Amarillo—some true, some passed down through generations. Even if there's no real proof, we still share them with our kids. It’s just part of the fun. So, what is the truth? What is fiction? What is a fun tale to...
Downtown Amarillo Restaurant Adds to the Closed Restaurants of 2025
As fast as Amarillo gets a new place, it can shut down without anyone noticing. Then people will start asking what happened. We then have to do some searching to see if they really are closed. Where It Was Located & What It Offered. That is exactly what happened to...
Old Silos in Happy, TX Transformed Into Stunning Event Venue
There are plenty of different types of event spaces around Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle area. Places you can have a wedding, a work conference, or just a raging party. There are plenty of places to choose from. However, when it comes to those unique types of spaces, ones with...
Amarillo ISD files denials in 2 student death cases
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo ISD filed denials Tuesday in two cases of student deaths. Emerson Cole was a student at Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School in 2023 when she died from a reaction to her dairy allergy. A federal lawsuit filed by her mother says she went to the...