Lori Crofford

Amarillo

Brand Manager at Townsquare Media

Daydreamer, Optimist, Mother, Book Reader, TV Fanatic, Netflix Addict, All around good person

Articles

What Texas Law Says About Locking Car Doors While Driving

1 week ago | knue.com | Lori Crofford

When it comes to driving in Texas, drivers must know the driving laws. Most of these laws are taught in driver's education. However, there are some laws out there that you might not know about when it comes to driving. Sometimes the occasional one will slip by you and you know nothing about it until you get a ticket. Trust me the police officer isn't going to take, "Oh I didn't know" as an excuse. As a driver, it is your responsibility to know the driving laws.
WTAMU Closes Shirley Hall Due to a Water Line Break

1 week ago | thebullamarillo.com | Lori Crofford

West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas cannot seem to catch a break with on-campus buildings lately. Not long after announcing that the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum would be closing indefinitely, another announcement revealed another somewhat historical building would be closing. Shirley Hall was established and opened on the WTAMU campus in 1964. This dorm has been housing students for 61 years.
Theo Von Helps With Gender Reveal for Amarillo, Texas Couple

1 week ago | thebullamarillo.com | Lori Crofford

Amarillo, Texas - Comedian Theo Von was in Amarillo on Sunday, March 30th at an almost sold-out show at the Amarillo Civic Center, and had the opportunity to do something special for one couple in attendanceTheo Von's comedy is random and absurd at times, but he always has a crazy story to share and tell. It's no wonder that Amarillo loves his southern charm, and it's no wonder one Amarillo couple asked if Theo Von would do something special at his Amarillo show.
Sources Say Long John Silver’s Is Returning to Amarillo, Texas

2 weeks ago | thebullamarillo.com | Lori Crofford

At one point in history, Amarillo, Texas has 6 of these popular fast-food restaurants serving each area of the city. Long John Silver's AmarilloYes! Amarillo had six locations, Pierce, Paramount, South Bell, South Western, Ross, and Westgate Mall. This fast food haven was a great place to get fish, shrimp and those heavenly chicken planks. Not to mention the crumbs from the batter that fell into the grease as they dropped your fish or chicken into fry.
Amarillo's Giant Legs Get Makeover to Honor Lady Raiders Soccer

2 weeks ago | thebullamarillo.com | Lori Crofford

One of the strange things in Amarillo, Texas is the giant legs off I-27. If you aren't familiar with this art installation, it looks like the body has been broken off a statue and all that is left are just a broken set of legs. Michael J. Rivera/Townsquare MediaThe Ozymandias is an art installation created by Lightin' McDuff, a Panhandle artist, in 1996. This project was originally set to be an entire giant, but the artist decided to go with just the legs.
Former Hutchinson County Sheriff Blaik Kemp Arrested

2 weeks ago | thebullamarillo.com | Lori Crofford

A former Texas Panhandle Sheriff has been arrested. According to the Eagle Press, Kemp was arrested and booked into the Moore County Jail after Potter County put a warrant out on the former sheriff. The former sheriff is being charged with felony stalking. This particular charge is a third-degree felony and if found guilty, Kemp faces 2-10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Back in July 2023, Blaik Kemp announced that he would not be seeking re-election for Sheriff of Hutchinson County.
How Can This Smaller Town Still Have These Restaurant Favorites and We Don't?

2 weeks ago | thebullamarillo.com | Lori Crofford

Amarillo, Texas is a growing city in the heart of I-40. We have hundreds of restaurants surrounding us and that's a lot for a city of our size. People have to eat and you can find a restaurant for just about anything you are craving. Just about. If you're craving Long John Silver's or Leal's keep craving because those two restaurants moved out of Amarillo long ago, but people still wish they were here. Seriously, there is a cult of Long John Silver lovers in Amarillo.
Dangerous Texas Prison Manufactures Something You Use All the Time

2 weeks ago | thebullamarillo.com | Lori Crofford

Texas's most dangerous prison and one of the worst in the US is the Allan B. Polunsky Unit in Livingston, Texas. This prison is also the death row prison for inmates, this is where the prisoners awaiting death row are housed. However, even with all the stigma of this prison being the worst prison and one of the most deadly, there is something inside the walls of the Polunsky Prison that brings a sense of purpose to the inmates and a dream of possibility once the inmate is released.
Here's How You Can Help Bring Long John Silver's Back to Amarillo

3 weeks ago | thebullamarillo.com | Lori Crofford

It's been a dream to have a Long John Silver's back in Amarillo, Texas. It has been way too long since this city has enjoyed the fried goodness of a chicken plank, fish, and more, the hushpuppies and oh those delicious crumbs, crunches, or whatever you call them. There is a cult of people in Amarillo who love LJS and dream of being able to drive a few minutes to order their fried goodness. I am one of those fans.
Texas Man Gets Probation After Hiding Body in Car Trunk

1 month ago | 1073kissfmtexas.com | Lori Crofford

(Dickinson, Texas) - (KNUE) - In Texas in most cases, if you commit a crime, you’re going to be held responsible for your actions. Although there is one case recently that is getting a lot or reaction from people in the Lone Star State as a Texas City man was only sentenced to probation after he was found guilty of hiding a body of a missing mother in the in 2022. According to KHOU, 49-year-old Christopher Maldonado was convicted of tampering with a corpse.