Amarillo History

Amarillo has a ton of history we love to learn about and a lot of businesses that have stood the test of time. Some haven't.

Amarillo has a lot of history hiding in plain sight.

There have been five different Potter County Courthouses over the years.

Would you believe that the most notorious gangsters of the 20th century not only came through town, they gave a few citizens a run for their money--literally

The story made it all the way to the New York Times.

If you have driven behind the Civic Center at any time on Grant Street, you have seen the historic Santa Fe Depot. But, have you seen the inside of the Santa Fe Depot?

The school is named for an unsung hero of children.

In the late '80s, a shocking murder unfolded behind an Amarillo radio station. The killer used a dolly, a garden hose, and a pickup to try and cover her tracks. The strange tale still echoes through local legend.

Here's the interesting story behind the Sanborn House in Amarillo, TX.

The Triangle Motel is still a long way away from the glory days of Route 66, but the hopes are still to see it restored.

While some places got their named from dueling beetles or angry school teachers, Amarillo's name is an ode to the Earth that surrounds it.

You never know who you'll find when you go digging through west Texas history.