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.

Looking to Own and Run an Existing Amarillo Business?

Have you ever sat back during your regular day here in Amarillo and thought about wanting to own your own business? Do you ever think you could run a place better than where you are working currently? Would you love the idea of being your own boss? I mean there are so many pluses to doing just that.

An Amarillo Burger Challenge Sure To Leave You Crying

In Amarillo, we love our food challenges. The 72 oz. steak challenge puts us on the map and on many billboards. People come from all over to just eat in the same place as that steak. That is not the only thing that Amarillo has to offer.

Big Honor Goes to Amarillo Man Who Gives Back in Every Way

There are times where you notice greatness in Amarillo and you want and get to be a part of it. I have been watching on social media as the name Tremaine Brown has become even bigger than it has been.

Amarillo’s Chance for Coffee and Chat with Law Enforcement

I have always considered Amarillo a really big little town, meaning it has a lot to offer. We have a lot of people. We have a lot of places. There is a lot going on in our city but it still seems like we have a lot of small-town values. Or at least we try to keep that small-town feeling.

[Review] New Bakery in Town – Lotis Bakeshop

Recently I discovered a new bakery in Amarillo. Lotis Bakeshop is located on Western Street next to Grandma's Burritos. I was late to discover this location so I wanted to make sure Amarillo knew about them.

Dasher Diary: A Huge Payout for New Dashers in Amarillo

When I first signed up to DoorDash in Amarillo it was a waiting game. I got a notification that there were too many Dashers in my area and I had to wait. So wait I did. I mean I wasn't even sure that this was something I wanted to try. So no big deal.

This Grocery Item Starting to See Limits Again at Amarillo Stores

It's been a while since we saw store shelves starting to have empty spots again. The last hard-to-find items were toilet paper again. Let's not bring that back again. More recently there was another item taking a hit on the shelves.

Newly Opened Amarillo Restaurant Braved the Cold to Open

We have had some very cold days in Amarillo recently. Heck, those days are still continuing. Winter is officially here in Amarillo. So during a cold spell, you may be looking for some ways to keep warm.

Going to a WT Basketball Game in Canyon? You Can Drink to That

When I moved from Chicago we landed all the way from there to Canyon, Texas. I was in junior high, that is what they called it way back then. I remember just how different it was from Chicago. Even at a young age there was no denying it.

[Gallery] Amarillo’s Buc-ee’s the Ideal Place for Love

Just a heads up Amarillo. Valentine's Day will be here before you know it. We have known Valentine's Day and all it could be before December 16, 2024. Now that date has come and gone and Amarillo will never be the same.

More Local Amarillo Restaurants Struggling at Start of the Year

It's no secret that money has been tight in Amarillo. Everything has been costing us a lot more lately. This could really have put a damper on our money to go out to eat on. That has then started to hurt some of our local restaurants.

When You Can Get Paid For Your Opinion in Amarillo

Open up social media and you can tell everyone in Amarillo has an opinion. Sure, we all do. Sometimes it would be nice if some of those opinions can be kept to yourself but that is a whole different story.