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Rumors place the horror in Central Texas, South Texas, or even near Amarillo, but the massacre never occurred. The iconic house was relocated to Kingsland, and Leatherface was a fictional figure loosely inspired by Ed Gein.

Amarillo & Canyon revives nostalgia with retro soda shops, candy emporiums, and collectible finds — your guide to old-school sweets.

Major SNAP changes in Texas mean tougher qualifications and fewer exemptions for those relying on assistance.

Dallas Cowboys fans, mark your calendars! The Hall of Fame Truck returns to Cinergy Amarillo on Oct. 24 with games, prizes, photo ops, and more—free to attend!

Toys R Us has opened locations in Grapevine and Lubbock, sparking hope that Amarillo could be next. Locals are nostalgic for the beloved toy store’s return to Westgate Mall.

Officials alert Borger to a Halloween Circus event ad online. Residents are urged to confirm events and seek refunds if affected.

Get Fit, Amarillo’s dedicated running store, is growing with a second location. They specialize in precision shoe fittings, host community runs, and support local causes.

NapLab’s nightmare index places San Antonio, McAllen, and El Paso among the 15 U.S. cities most likely to spawn nightmares, thanks to haunted sites, ghost stories, cemeteries, and lore across the Lone Star State.

Amarillo had another celebrity moment when Billy Bob Thornton made a stop at The Big Texan. His visit lit up social media and reminded everyone why Amarillo is a surprise hotspot for stars.

A new sticky note scam in Amarillo has drivers on edge, linking to hail damage sales tactics and aggressive responses from sales reps.

Got Donuts is expanding in Amarillo with two new locations on Washington Street and Olsen Blvd. One is nearly ready to open, bringing more sweet options to the city.

Amarillo joins a second “No Kings” protest Oct. 18 (2–6 pm) at old City Hall, part of a nationwide movement criticizing Trump’s administration

Hoot’s Pub in Amarillo was set to close, but new owners stepped in. They’ll relaunch with draft beer, drink specials, Ladies’ Night, and more.

From highways to small streets, Texas drivers just earned top spots in a national ranking.

Amarillo’s Readiculous Book Fair invites adults to rediscover the joy of book fairs with local authors, gifts, and plenty of reading fun.

Texas knows fall means chili. A new study by A Mission For Michael finds that Texans’ favorite fall food is Texas chili; not pumpkin.

Police chase in Amarillo ends with parole violator busted. Drugs, assault, and evading arrest charges stack up after failed escape.

Amarillo faces rising AI dangers. Parents urged to protect kids from unsafe apps as child exploitation via AI climbs nationwide.

Food delivery in Amarillo comes with unique challenges. Here’s how one driver disputed a late mark and kept their perfect record.

Amarillo’s Wicked Wash haunted car wash returns Oct. 23–25 at Toot’n Totum. Enjoy scares, clean cars, BBQ, and drinks during this unique Halloween event.

Tony Buzbee files $100M lawsuit for Cary McNair, alleging NFL and Cal McNair conspired to push him out of family business ties.

In the 2026 WalletHub rankings, Rice climbs to No. 1 in Texas, outranking UT Austin thanks to strengths in admissions, diversity, graduation, faculty ratio, and salary.

Amarillo braces for fall with temps plunging into 60s. Cold front will lower highs and nights.

Amarillo will officially honor police, firefighters, and paramedics as City Council declares October 28 First Responders Day.