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The day I was heading out to Dallas to become a Mimi I had to stop for breakfast. I called in to Yolo's and got be a two meat burrito. When I went to go pick it up that is when I found out about some pretty cool news.

Ever want to ride around and work on those shiny firetrucks here in Amarillo? Well... it just got a little easier to apply

Do you have your TSA Precheck? If you travel a lot or even a couple times a year having this golden ticket is really a great benefit. I got mine a couple years ago when they had a place set up at Rick Husband International Airport.

Looking at the calendar yes, it is true. Summer is officially over. With the start of fall it doesn't mean all the fun outside activities have to end. In fact I think they have only just begun. There is just less to worry about.

Take a look at what the historic homes of South Polk looked like "back then" and how they look now. You might be a bit surprised.

Seen more generic cups in your favorite restaurant? Here's why

Fall is here! Now is the perfect time to get a little TLC in on the home before Winter sets in. Here's a few things to look for.

This year is the 25th Annual Amarillo Chamber Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off.

A comparison between the 2019 Sod Poodles and the 2021 Sod Poodles.

From fajitas to memberships at the Amarillo Club, here's what $10,000 will get you in Amarillo.

Looks like we're headed in the right direction when it comes to keeping our parks!

Who doesn't love the word free? I mean that makes anything better. If there is fun family activities for free that is even better. That is going to be the case. Canyon is place.

Amarillos High School Football recap: Final Score, Play of the game and opponent for next week.

It's one of the most drastic room changes I've ever seen, and it's right here in Amarillo.

It's not often you get to talk about someone's missing donkey.

Sometimes a parade can be boring, but not the Tascosa High Homecoming Parade!

Earlier Canyon Independent School District came out and said they needed more substitute teachers and the best way to get them? Increase their pay. I mean that is a win win situation. It makes it easier to find qualified people and they will make more money.

I love the fact that the Tri State Fair is back in town. I hate the fact that I have to miss it this year. I am not complaining because I got a precious new granddaughter out of the deal. Working from Dallas this week means I will not be home in time before the fair leaves.

The Red Raiders are looking to make it three straight wins against the Mountaineers on Saturday, October 2. Last year, Texas Tech won 34-27 with Henry Colombi throwing and rushing for a touchdown during the win.

Aside from damaging three homes, displacing residents, and seriously injuring two pilots, the city of Lake Worth, Texas is very lucky that a military plane crash yesterday morning in the middle of town wasn't worse.
On September 19th, between the 4000 blocks of Tejas and Dakota, two pilots got i…

A species that has been on the decline over the last several years in Texas is the Texas Horned Lizard (or Horny Toad or Horned Toad). A rival of the species has begun thanks to some hard work of Texas zoos and universities.

Beto O'Rourke is reportedly planning on running for Governor of Texas. For Democrats, it is the hope of a comeback for O'Rourke, while some Republicans are licking their chops and ready to go after O'Rourke who moved to the left during his last campaign for office...

Officials in Portales NM shut down a hotel with a contaminated water supply that sounds like it could have been a plot right out of the popular Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul franchises.

Lubbock police officers arrested a woman on Friday, September 17th, after she allegedly threatened an officer.