Around Texas

Shelton’s Flowers & Gifts, an Amarillo staple since 1965, is celebrating 60 years of brightening special moments with community-loved blooms and heartfelt service.

Known for no-fuss seasoning and slow-smoked meats, Texas BBQ topped LawnStarter’s 2025 list: Houston at #3, Austin at #5, based on satisfaction, access and awards.

Texas is expanding air conditioning in prisons, with 48,000+ “cool beds” now in use and thousands more in development—part of an $85M effort to address legal and health concerns over extreme heat.

Gold and silver are now legal money in Texas, but there are rules. The new law requires electronic systems to complete transactions.

he MTK Foundation's 5K/10K Run & Walk returns to Amarillo July 19th, honoring Madison Taylor Knebusch and raising funds for local cancer support.

A food delivery gone slightly wrong has one Amarillo Dasher defending her job and explaining how contract violations really work.

Texas is a great state for fishing. But do you always need a license?

The Crockett Street underpass on I‑40 in Amarillo has reopened after over a year of construction. Traffic signs are back—drivers should be alert. This signals the end of a major local project and the return of familiar daily routes.

A DoorDash driver in Amarillo took on a $25.11 Chipotle delivery thinking a big tip was coming—but the customer gave just $4.11. The rest was a surprise $21 from DoorDash itself, leaving the driver puzzled but thankful.

Amarillo’s new WIC‑only grocery store at 1401 NE 24th Ave simplifies shopping—no more scanning for approved items or incorrect charges—making WIC shopping easier for families.

Texas welcomes millions of visitors each year. A recent study highlights which attractions are drawing the biggest crowds.

Sakura restaurant on Soncy closed last July. Though hopes of its return were dashed, a new tenant, Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse, is set to move into the location—bringing new life to the Amarillo dining scene.