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Raw Footage Of Tornado That Hit Near Granbury,Texas Leaving 6 Dead And Many People Injured – [VIDEO]

Tommy The Hacker — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:45:26 +0000

Several tornadoes hit near Granbury, Texas demolishing homes and killing at least six people and could climb higher. At least fourteen people are unaccounted for but authorities are still working on an updated number. The storm was reported at about 7:30 p.m., and reports of rotation came in at about 8 p.m. Lake Granbury Medical [...]

It's Official Amarillo "Hacker Radio" Breaks Another World Record – [VIDEO]

Tommy The Hacker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:16:32 +0000

Round of applause to the Hacker Crew we have successfully broke another World Record.Not only did we break it but we smashed the record. This weeks challenge was ‘Fastest Time To Open Soda Can And Balance It On Edge.’ The original record was 14.50 seconds coming out of San Diego, California set by another radio [...]

Breaking News – Explosion At Fertilizer Plant Near Waco, Texas Caught On Camera – [VIDEO]

Tommy The Hacker — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:50:59 +0000

UPDATE :

This is very sad news but authorities confirmed that at least five to 15 people had died, shortly before 5 a.m they were still saying they did not have an official total. They have said they expect to find more bodies as they continue to search the area. West, Texas is a town of about 2,800 people some 80 miles south of Dallas. Two emergency personnel had been killed and also three to five firefighters, one police officer who have been reported as missing had died in the explosion.

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What started out as a fire turned into a huge explosion at a fertilizer plant rocked the town of West, north of Waco, causing multiple injuries and leaving people trapped and buildings on fire.

Texas Department of Transportation Wants Truckers Out Of The 'Fast' Lane

alexuskhamvongsa — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:27:15 +0000

The Texas Department of Transportation wants to know what the citizens of Texas have to say about keeping large trucks out of the ‘fast’ lane on Interstate 40 in Amarillo. They will have a meeting held at 6 p.m. at the Amarillo District Human Resources conference Room at 5717 Canyon Drive. There will also be [...]

Texas Law Makers Want To Do Away With Cities Banning Plastic Bags, Do You Think It's A Stupid Ban? [POLL]

Dallas Chambers — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:11:51 +0000

A Texas state lawmaker out of Dallas/Ft. Worth is moving to put a ban on plastic bag bans. State Representative Drew Springer has filed a bill that would make all plastic bag bans invalid in the state of Texas. This coming recently after the Single Use Plastic Ban was put into place in Austin, TX.

Texas Woman Missing For Over A Week, 30 Year Old Maegan Hembree [PHOTOS]

Dallas Chambers — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:34:55 +0000

A 30 year old woman from Smyer, TX, which is closer to Lubbock than it is Amarillo, has been missing for over a week now and her family is desperate to locate her. Please, if you know of the whereabouts of Maegan Hembree, do the right thing and contact the authorities or family so they can finally get some sleep at night, they truly fear the worse.

10 Weird Laws In Texas That Make You Say 'What the Flip?'

Angel Dee — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:51:48 +0000

With tomorrow being Texas Independence Day, I thought it’d be fun to find out things about our state that I didn’t know. So here we go, ten dumb laws that Texas still has. Enjoy! Now we are not strangers to dumb rules and laws. Unfortunately, they will always exist. I’ve done a little digging and [...]

Homicide In The Small Town Of Lefors, TX – Just Outside Of Amarillo

Dallas Chambers — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:41:54 +0000

Just south of Pampa, TX, there's Lefors, TX, a quite little town where it's not everyday you hear about authorities investigating a murder. A homicide case that may involve 1 or 2 citizens of Amarillo.

A Texas State-Wide Text Ban Is Being Pushed

Dallas Chambers — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:29:10 +0000

The Texas Legislature is giving a hard push, almost like constipation, to outlaw texting while driving through the entire state. I’m very happy that Texas is working to ban texting while driving, and I hope they keep it at just that and still allow talking while driving. Amarillo Globe News reports: When the Texas Legislature [...]

Texas Citizens Signing Petition To Secede From The U.S. [POLL]

Angel Dee — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:52:09 +0000

Since before the election there have been talks about people moving to another country if Obama won and other ridiculous ideas. Whether you like or not, Obama did win. The latest idea, signing a petition for Texas to secede from the U.S. The nation stands divided and some states, including Texas, are beginning to take [...]

Should Race Be A Factor For College Enrollment? [POLL]

Dallas Chambers — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:29:16 +0000

A case is being taken on by the Supreme Court, a challenge to a University of Texas program, which factors in the color of a person's skin in college admissions. This case could actually set new limits on affirmative action at universities, then again, it could do away with it completely. But should race even be a factor when it comes to being accepted for college enrollment?

Texas Mom Arrested For Letting Kids Play on Quiet Suburban Street

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:29:48 +0000

Tammy Cooper and her husband moved to their house on a cul-de-sac in a quiet La Porte, Texas neighborhood so they would have a safe place for their nine and six-year-old children to grow up.

And Cooper thought she was reaping the benefits of her suburban lifestyle as she sat on her lawn and watched her children play on their scooters. But this tranquility was interrupted when a police car pulled in front of her home and the officer approached her. Cooper asked him what he was here for. "We're here for you," he responded.

The State Of Texas WILL Execute The Mentally Challenged Man UPDATE

Dallas Chambers — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:25:00 +0000

***Update again, his execution was carried out this evening, it's a done deal***

The question was posed today, do you think Marvin Wilson should get an appeal on his execution due to a lower IQ? The state of Texas has scheduled him for lethal injection tonight, but will the Supreme Court intervene? The short answer, is no.

Is The State Of Texas Going To Execute A Mentally Impaired Man Today? [POLL]

Dallas Chambers — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:15:59 +0000

In Texas, the death penalty is practiced. I think it was Ron White that said, "other states are trying to do away with the death penalty, my state is putting in an express lane!" Hey, maybe that joke wasn't so far off actually! As the state is set to execute Marvin Wilson, a man with an IQ of 61 today!

Nancy Grace Say Dr. Dixon Could Possibly Get The Death Penalty For The "Murder For Hire" Case [VIDEO]

Tommy The Hacker — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:11:15 +0000

Amarillo definitely made nationwide news this week. The case has been cracked open and now Nancy Grace has spoken on what she thinks is going to happen to Shepard, and Dr. Dixon. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Do you think they deserve the Death Penalty?

Close To 3 Million Texans To Travel For 4th Of July Holiday!

Dallas Chambers — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 01:07:47 +0000

You thought I-40 was crazy already, just you wait! AAA-Texas estimates that nearly 3 million Texans are going to be hitting the highways and traveling for the 4th of July holiday! That's a crap load of people!

Is Killing A Man Who Molested Your Daughter Justifiable?

Tommy The Hacker — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:19:52 +0000

Texas man claims he caught the man trying to molest his 4-year-old daughter at his house on Saturday. The victim was a friend of the father who visited his home and helped him take care of his horses. Early Saturday the father had heard noises coming from the barn on where he kept his horses. [...]

5 Most Popular Baby Names In Texas For Boys & Girls [POLL]

Dallas Chambers — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:55:33 +0000

Thinking of baby names right now? Well if your anything like me, the last thing you want to do is name your child a common name. I like being different! I think abnormal is better than normal. But the world needs normal people too! Either way, the Social Security office released is list of most popular baby names in Texas and here it is!

Cheap Gas Amarillo, Texas Gas Prices Fall Again This Week!

Dallas Chambers — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:14:35 +0000

The Texas state wide average gas price falls again this week, down by 7 cents per gallon. Good news locally, we have the cheapest average gas price in the entire state!

Texas Gas Prices Continue To Drop

Dallas Chambers — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:07:53 +0000

Hitting the pump is become less of a pain in the gas all across Texas. With the state average dropping 6 cents per gallon, continuing our 3 week streak of decreasing gas prices. While California sits at an average of $3.85 a gallon and New York at $3.95, here in Texas our average is $3.74! [...]