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Once again, someone with a camera is coming to Amarillo to take on a food challenge.

Some facts about our city that are unique to us, and only us

We really need to lighten up a bit. We need to enjoy the funny things we see here in Amarillo. If you just drive around town you will see many things that you can only see in Amarillo.

I mean every city has "their thing". I know Amarillo is not alone. I moved here back in 1986 and the things I have discovered about this area. Oh my goodness. I still think Amarillo is a great place to live. We just have some weird stuff. Oh and these weird things seem to be absolutely normal to everyone here.

Different traditions and rituals that bring us closer together by each passing year. For many families in our area that share the same tradition - going to the Big Texan for a Christmas meal.

How many 72oz steaks will 5 grand buy? How many WOW passes? How many Sod Poodles tickets? We did the math.

Ever wanted to challenge on of your favorite country stars to an eating contest? Well, now here is your chance!

Kevin Fowler will be LIVE at The Big Texan's Starlight Ranch Event Center on Saturday, May 5th. But the fun doesn't stop there!

We need a local grocery store to step up to the plate and give us totes to be proud of. Some that are uniquely Amarillo. Here are five ideas to get you started.

This little petite woman (who only weighs 120 pounds!) from Nebraska rolled into the Big Texan on Monday to crush the 9-minute 72-ounce steak record set a few years ago by competitive eater Joey Chestnut.

The biggest landmark in Amarillo was just featured on the Conan O'Brien show on TBS. This time no one attempted to finish the steak but instead, one was shot out of a catapult.

The things that make the Amarillo area great are all the little things. The little things here that we have and understand, that if brought up to a person from some other part of the country, they would be completely lost. So here's the 'You Know You're From Amarillo When...' list.