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Monday morning at a backyard gathering in Fort Worth, two people were killed including a Texas man who was literally beaten to death with bricks. According to NBC DFW, a man became very upset with the people at the party and left. He later returned with a gun and opened...

It's funny how time just kinda creeps up on you. If you happen to have littles then you know that back to school is right around the corner. Let's face it school supplies aren't cheap. It seems like the supply list gets bigger every year. and it's not just pencils and notebooks, but hand sanitizer, headphones, kleenex and other interesting things that make the list. Honestly it's not the teacher trying to rob you blind, it the fact that schools may not supply these items.

It's a tricky thing, you love someone's work but don't like the person. We see it with athletes, musicians, celebrities in general. Stanley Marsh 3 is one of those people. He was a beloved ambassador of Amarillo providing it with its quirk...then it all came tumbling down. Lawsuits brought against...

Along Route 66, you used to be able to find all kinds of cafes, gas stations, attractions, and tourist courts. One of Amarillo's more iconic landmarks was the Ranchotel. Many of us are familiar with the Ranchotel as it looks now. But it hasn't always been that way. Ranchotel was...

After a lot of waiting, and a lot of postponing, Thompson Park Pool finally opened up to the public over the weekend. Before the big day, though, scammers were already on social media pretending to be Amarillo's new aquatic center. Do you remember the social media scams we saw earlier...

Not too long ago Canyon ISD's kimbrough stadium got some major upgrades and a new name, Happy State Bank Stadium. the 20,000 seat stadium has become a major source of pride and a worthwile investment in the community for the folks of Canyon and with that comes opportunities for private events to take place.

Two roadhouses are set to battle it out in Lufkin on Loop 287. Just a stone's throw from each other in Lufkin. Monday July 26th, at 4pm, they will both be open and competing for the same customers. UPDATE: The new Texas Roadhouse will be voluntarily delaying their opening due to an employee testing positive for Covid. New Opening Date is Wednesday August 4th.

A West Texas daycare worker quit her job after she allegedly saw another employee administer Benadryl to a child, on more than one occasion, to force the little girl to fall asleep. Trystynn Lord was employed at Maw's Day Care for about a month before the incidents occurred. After quitting...

A lot of us are familiar with the term "Bomb City." For those who are new to town, or have never bothered to dig into why this term exists, here's a quick run-down. You can sum it up in a word. Seriously, one word is all it takes to understand where the name comes from. That one word is Pantex.

Once again, there is a buzz about town (in Canyon) regarding a book being given to students as part of their curriculum. The book in question is The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. In case you have yet to see the sensational, fiery, emotional speeches delivered to the CISD school...

So here we are. COVID-19 cases on the rise in Amarillo, all the way to the point where they've actually updated the color chart moving us to orange. In case you don't remember what that orange level is, and it's ok because it's been awhile, this is the level where we're supposed to be putting limits on social gatherings, stay within the community and limit how much you travel and places you visit within the city.

What you are about to witness could have ended much worse. This is one near miss that you won't want to miss. On Thursday July 22nd, 2021 this Semi-Truck with a flat bed full of lumber was crossing the tracks in Lufkin. This is one of the wackiest intersections in Lufkin, and that's saying a lot.

A quick trip down 10th street east of downtown will bring you in to the Barrio neighborhood. This unique section of Amarillo dates back to 1889 when the SantaFe railroad legally brought in workers from Mexico and provided employment and housing. Today the neighborhood is on the rebound and happens...

Today, for the first time since May 19 of this year, the City of Amarillo put out an update regarding what coronavirus level we are operating at. As hard as it is to believe, we only made it two months at level yellow. If you think back, you might remember...

I'm such a sucker for big houses I can't afford, but it makes it worse when it's right in our backyard. A massive home in Canyon, Texas has been listed, and it's absolutely immaculate. I mean this is like a dream home, and under $2 million to boot. This sprawling...

Two schools who are big time players in the Big 12 Conference say they are considering leaving. According to the Houston Chronicle, the Longhorns and Sooners have been in talks with the SEC to leave the Big 12. This would give the SEC 16 schools in their conference while whittling...

In a recent interview with KRPC 2 in Houston to address the rising number of COVID cases in Texas. His response: 'I will not impose another mask mandate.' Abbott goes on to tell KPRC that “The medical component, as we all know, is that one of the things that dramatically reduces, if not eliminates, the possibility of getting COVID or even getting the Delta variant of COVID is getting a vaccine,” Abbott said. Abbott also spoke about the kids returning to school. Although his remarks were brief they were strong:

As we are approaching the weekend we start looking for things to do to enjoy our time. I'm not against having a full calendar. I mean our calendars have been very thin over the past year. So overscheduling is not really a problem these days. Our summer months have gone...

The U.S. Air Force's newest, biggest and baddest gunship is now being housed at Cannon Air Force Base. The AC-130J Ghostrider is the a fifth generation gunship operated by the USAF's Air Commandos. AC-130J is the newest version of the AC-130 gunships which have flown since the Vietnam War. The Ghostrider is the direct successor of the AC-130W Stinger II.

The "age of consent" in Texas is 17. The definition of “Age of Consent” in Texas is when a person may legally consent to engage in sexual activity with another person. Texas Penal Code states that once a person becomes 17 years of age they are capable to give consent for sexual activity with another person.