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Break out the captain's hat! Dallas yacht rock band Champagne Yacht Club, featuring Amarillo High grad Haskell Morrison, is playing a 100% live show at Hoots Pub on Thursday, July 30. Don't miss this smooth, nostalgic blast!

Amarillo's violent crime rates significantly exceed national averages for assault and rape, while robbery rates remain lower than average.

Texas gas prices jumped 13 cents this week to $3.55 a gallon as crude oil prices climb amid Middle East tension.

Amarillo families can enjoy free tacos, bounce houses, water slides and enter to win a free car this weekend at Amarillo Mitsubishi.

Amarillo summer heat, pet safety, dog overheating signs, hot pavement, cool water tips. What every local pet owner needs to know right now.

The 68th White Deer Riding Club Rodeo returns July 24-25 with a $25,000 purse, live music, and rodeo action.

Maestro Taquero Bar & Grill opens on Route 66, serving Jalisco-style Mexican cuisine, tequila, and margaritas.

Leagues After Dark is bringing pickleball, basketball, volleyball, drinks, and food to Amarillo adults looking for fun and competition.

Operation Summer Shield has increased police patrols across Amarillo as officers focus on traffic enforcement and crime reduction.

Inside a Bishop Hills luxury home with secret rooms, spiral stairs, and sweeping canyon views.

Back-to-school prep is here: supply lists, physicals, haircuts and registration for Amarillo, Canyon, River Road, Highland Park and Bushland ISDs

Cyclospora cases continue climbing in Texas as restaurants remove menu items and officials warn the parasite may spread through produce and contaminated water.

Every July, a neighborhood in Amarillo quietly fills with runners, walkers, and families — all showing up for the same reason, and it's a powerful one.

Looking for a quiet place in Amarillo to unwind? These local bars and lounges offer relaxed atmospheres, great drinks, and the perfect setting for conversation.

Texas gas prices rose 7 cents this week, AAA Texas reports, as Amarillo and Lubbock see some of the sharpest increases amid oil market tension.

Palo Duro Canyon is hotter, wilder, and more demanding than most first-timers expect. Here's what to know.

Helium Heights is seeking vendors for its July 18 Bargain Bash, a curated garage sale for vintage, handmade, and gently used treasures.

It is illegal to grow cotton in a Texas home garden. Here is why the law exists, what the fines are, and how to apply for a permit.

McDonald's is celebrating National French Fry Day with free medium fries on July 10. Here's how Amarillo customers can claim the offer.

Dumas has enacted Stage 4 water restrictions amid ongoing drought, limiting irrigation, car washing, pools, and new water connections citywide

Picture a welcoming space where personalized health journeys begin. It's just opened on the square in Canyon, and it’s creating quite a buzz.

Race-A-Cop returns to Amarillo Dragway, letting drivers legally race police on the quarter-mile strip to benefit Student Crime Stoppers of Amarillo.

Order the legendary Big Texan 72oz steak online and take the Amarillo challenge at home.

Claude, Texas hosts its 94th Caprock Round Up Celebration July 9-11 with a parade, rodeo, free BBQ, and live music.