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.
Melissa Bartlett
Along With the Snow Came the Reopening of an Amarillo Location
Amarillo saw a lot of places remodeling in 2024. We had Braum's changing up, Dairy Queen, Whataburger, and a lot of Wendy's. Some places were open during their remodel and some just couldn't.
Amarillo’s Newest Bakery Leaving Amarillo Drooling
A friend of mine recently posted about a new place in Amarillo. It's one I haven't heard about yet. So I had to look into it. The place is called Lotis Bakery and if you have a sweet tooth you need to check this out. If you are looking for something deliciously different this is your new place to try.
Toddlers Rule the Roost at This Fun Amarillo Play Location
t's been a while since I had to provide entertainment for a child in Amarillo. Nothing has been more fun than going from Mom to Mimi. That promotion of the title left me with trying to discover, once again, fun activities for the toddler age.
Could We Be Seeing More of Judy’s Place Back in Amarillo?
Right before Christmas, we got a gift. Judy's Place closed awhile back but Judy's daughters were jumping in to give us a Christmas miracle. A Christmas Eve with Judy's breakfast burritos and biscuits and gravy. It was one morning but was enough to make a lot of people happy.
Amarillo’s Latest Grand Opening Celebration is Happening Today
We love getting new stuff in Amarillo. Even though this is not a new place it is another location coming to a new part of town. This means that this product is not accessible to people who don't get near the 34th and Coulter area too much.
Unpredictable Amarillo Weather Leaves Some Parents Unhappy
When we hear there is snow heading to Amarillo we like to be prepared. The city wants to be prepared. They want to try to get the roads prepared ahead of time. We want to make sure we are ready too.
Amarillo’s Buc-ee’s an Important Stop Even if You Don’t Go Inside
What is one of the first things you make sure you have as you are heading out of Amarillo on a road trip? If you are like most people, you want and need a full tank of gas. You want to make sure that you are on the road and can wait a while before your first stop.
Options for Parents With Upcoming School Holiday in Amarillo
I know it seems like the kids just went back to school in Amarillo from Christmas break. Oh, and they did. Just don't be that parent who forgets there is already an upcoming school holiday for the kiddos. Don't be the parent who drops their kid off at an empty school.
Dasher Diary: The Debate of a Recent Over-tip in Amarillo
There is a lot of talk about tipping your delivery drivers in Amarillo. Some people think they pay enough fees through the delivery service that a tip shouldn't be necessary. They feel the delivery company should pay a decent wage. Oh, we wish that they would.
Amarillo’s Favorite Part of the Movie Getting it’s Own Event
It's always cool to know what is coming before it happens in Amarillo. I guess that is why whenever a lot of us go to the movies the previews are one of our favorite things to catch. The excitement of knowing what new movies are heading our way.
Soon to Open: Two Great Amarillo Restaurants Merge to Form One
Amarillo is about to get a new place to tempt our tastebuds. The thing is that it is not really new. Even so it's going to make a lot of people happy since it will be a new location for two favorite Amarillo restaurants.
Missing Amarillo Ring Looking for Owner to Claim at Maxwell’s
Did you recently lose a class ring in Amarillo? Did you attend Tascosa High School and graduate in 1999? If so the reunion for you and your ring could happen very soon. All you have to do is claim it.