july

Some summers we seem to have a shortage of Independence Day celebrations in and around Amarillo. This year is not going to be one of them. We are going to have at least three days to enjoy.

Baseball and fireworks are always a good mix.

This year the 4th of July parade will be themed "Aloha, Canyon."

Not only are they going ahead with the scheduled performance, but they are taking steps to make sure everyone in attendance is safe.

If there is one thing I have learned about Texas since moving here, it's that Texas is absolutely addicted to Tea.

They're promising fun for the whole family with food, music, and exhibitors

Have you ever wondered what was happening 9 months before your child was born? Like, what was I doing to make that happen? Well, according to one Harvard study, if your child was born in July, this is why.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1009 – Pope Sergius IV becomes the 142nd pope, succeeding Pope John XVIII (More info) 1498 – On his third voyage to the Western Hemisphere, Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to discover the island of Trinidad (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: ‘ Wesley Snipes Age: 50 Occupation: Actor, Producer and Inmate Known For: Playing the title character in the ‘Blade’ film trilogy, other roles in ‘New Jack City,’ ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar’ and ‘U.S. Marshals,’ and currently serving a three-year sentence for income tax evasion

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Arnold Schwarzenegger Age: 65 Occupation: Actor, Politician and Philanderer Known For: Roles in ‘Twins,’ ‘Conan the Barbarian’ and the ‘Terminator’ film franchise, being the 38th governor of California, and torpedoing his marriage to Maria Shriver when he fathered a child with the family housekeeper

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1932 – Walt Disney’s ‘Flowers and Trees,’ the first cartoon short to use Technicolor and the first Oscar-winning cartoon short, premieres (More info) 1945 – The USS Indianapolis is torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and sinks within 15 minutes, killing almost 900 men (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Maya Rudolph Age: 40 Occupation: Actress and Comedienne Known For: Seven years on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ roles in films like ‘Away We Go,’ ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ and ‘Bridesmaids,’ currently starring on the sitcom ‘Up All Night,’ and being the daughter of the late octave-shattering soul singer Minnie Riperton