I’m a transplant to the Texas Panhandle but I lived here longer than I did in Tornillo, Texas. I moved here to attend college and fell in love with Amarillo, and it’s four separate seasons. I began my broadcasting career in El Paso, at age 14, so I was a grizzled veteran when I got to the panhandle. If you can name an Amarillo station, I’ve probably worked there. I graduated from WT, and married a girl I met in McCaslin Hall. Our two boys were born and went to school here. One works in Austin television and the other is a Marine. We have two dogs, and a cat to keep us company. I’ve been inducted into the Texas Panhandle Broadcasters Hall Of Fame, something I’ve very proud of. My music taste extends from The Beatles to Katy Perry and everything in between. I am a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan and one of my dogs is named “Romo.” We watch a lot of old movies, binge on Netflix, and travel when we can. I love the arts, the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, the canyon, and our enormous selections of restaurants. I read…a lot, with Stephen King and Erik Larson, being my favorites. I love living here and the panhandle in my forever home. I consider myself very lucky to have been adopted by the wonderful people who live here. My days are filled with handshakes, hugs, and nice notes on social media. Thank you for spending your morning with me.
Jamey Karr
Ch-Ch-Changes On Bell
Driving south on Bell street in Amarillo, has become an adventure and it's absolutely free. Some knowledge of what you saw in morning, can help decide what's gone as you drive by in the afternoon.
Amarillo’s Fried Chicken War Heats Up
Amarillo is becoming ground zero in the fried chicken wars. One chicken franchise is expanding and another has called it quits in the Yellow City.
Like Clockwork It’s Time For Time Change …Again
Twice a year, our country gets to throw a collective fit. The time change is upon this weekend.
Spend The Night With The Amarillo Police in National Night Out!
It's National Night Out, so get out and participate!
The Radio Station Spoils Me With Our Snack Bar
The world is crazy. 24 new cycles, Jim Parsons is leaving The Big Bang Theory and I'm suppose to burn my house down, to prove to the guy who made the bricks for it, that I don't like choices he has made.
Amarillo Smoke Is Trying To Kill Me
On most days, I hate the panhandle winds. Today, I absolutely loath it. It blew in with a gift from California, Arizona, New Mexico, and whatever other western state that's on fire.
Five Aretha Franklin Songs You Should Know
We lost one of the greatest voices, ever recorded today. Aretha Franklin leaves an amazing catalog of songs, behind. If you're interested in how she became the "Queen Of Soul:, here's a great place to start.
Suicide Prevention: There is Always Someone To Talk To
A new report from the Center For Disease Control, show suicides rate for 2018 are rising. It gets worse. The rates are rising for all races, and genders.
Does The Amarillo Health Dept Restaurant Report Matter To You?
You have a favorite Amarillo restaurant and you've gone there for years. One morning, you see the inspection report from the Bi-City-County Heath District and your favorite place, didn't well at all.
We Got Our MTV On This Day In 1981
MTV signed on, on this day in 1981 with The Buggles "Video Killed The Radio Star." While all of my friends thought that was hilarious, I didn't laugh much. I'm laughing now, because MTV has pretty much stopped playing music, and I still am.
You Won’t Find Any Bad BBQ in Amarillo, Texas
I can almost set my watch, to when the craving for BBQ hits me. It's always towards the weekend, and I can almost smell the smoke. The sauce. It truly is a clarion call to me.
We All Scream For Ice Cream
I'm one of "those" people, who don't need an excuse to eat ice cream. With temps above 100 degrees, I had the perfect excuse to go try ice cream in a new way!