Melissa Bartlett

Melissa is originally from Chicago but she moved to the Panhandle in 1986. She is a graduate of Canyon High School and went on to Amarillo College to learn all she could about radio. She has been on the radio in Amarillo for over 20 years and hopes for many more. She loves music, baseball, (especially her Atlanta Braves and hometown Chicago White Sox) and the Investigation Discovery Channel. She has one daughter, Faith, and a granddaughter, Laila, who you'll probably hear about on the air. You can find her at home cooking or experimenting with her Air Fryer and Instant Pot.

Only in Texas: Why Did the Rattlesnake Cross the Amarillo Road?

It's not unusual to see wildlife in the streets of Amarillo. I mean that has been proven time and time again. We have seen the likes of deer in our city. We even witnessed a kangaroo hopping along I40.

Dasher Diary – The Unfairness of the Acceptance Rate for Drivers

Before I took some time off recently to head to Dallas I was struggling to get Platinum Status on DoorDash. It was important to me because with that status you can dash whenever you want. You don't have to schedule your time out.

[Gallery] The Sights of the Tri-State Fair in Amarillo

One of the big things we look forward to in Amarillo when it starts to cool down is the Tri-State Fair. Even though I think we got cheated this year in the cool-down department. We are definitely missing out on the fair weather.

Aloha Means Good Bye for This Amarillo Area Restaurant

There are different reasons that a local restaurant may close. They may be hurting for business. There is also maybe the fact that your location is either not good or maybe needs a lot of work done. This has been the case for some eating places.

Amarillo Buc-ee’s Update Includes Signs and Maybe Opening Sooner?

Nothing has been a bigger topic of conversation than Buc-ee's here in Amarillo. Since the moment we found out about them coming to our city we have looked for any update we can find. Once they broke ground we have been watching the progress.

Amarillo’s HomeGoods Store One Step Closer to Opening

This is good news for shoppers here in Amarillo. HomeGoods was rumored to be coming to our city last September. That is when Coldwell Bankers announced it on social media. Finally, a store we have been wanting is making its way to our city.

Amarillo’s Closed Denny’s Location Wasted No Time

This past year has been really tough on restaurants here in Amarillo. There have been several that have closed. There have been some that temporarily closed for remodeling, which is not all that bad once they open. The stretch of being closed can cause some concerns for the employees.

[Photo Overload] Brand New Market Street in Amarillo

Nothing is better than getting something new in Amarillo. Our city loves to flock to the new location to check it out. One of our newest places is Market Street on Coulter and Hollywood.

What Does Recent Real Estate Listing Mean for Amarillo Restaurant?

What does it mean when an Amarillo restaurant is up for sale? What happens when you spot a place listed in the real estate listings? Does that mean it is going to close? Is all hope lost?

Amarillo’s Discovery Center Hurt By Recent Senseless Theft

Nothing ruins the start of an Amarillo business day then discovering theft at work. Imagine driving into your parking lot and discovering some of your property was messed with. Enough that it warranted a total replacement with the cost falling on the business.

Amarillo Toy Store Hit By Closure After Recent Fire

When my daughter was growing up all those years ago we had a Toys R Us in Amarillo to visit for all your toy needs. We would go and walk up all of the different aisles. It was just one of the places we would visit. Then I discovered a toy store at 34th and Coulter.

Dasher Diary: How Amarillo Trains Sometimes Derail Our Deliveries

When you take on the role of a delivery driver here in Amarillo it can be an experience. You find out really fast your way around Amarillo. You discover your favorite places to make deliveries. You find new neighborhoods. You learn new shortcuts. You also learn places that you want to avoid.