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
Update: Good News and Updates for Amarillo’s Buc-ee’s
We are a little over a year away from the Buc-ees in Amarillo becoming a reality. Their groundbreaking back in October let us know that they are supposed to be open in February of 2025. Amarillo can't wait.
The Wealthiest Town in Texas? Only 60 People Are Rich Enough To Live There
There's a list of the richest towns in Texas, but here's what's at the very top!
America’s Best Restaurant Made Another Stop in Amarillo
The one thing we can say about Amarillo is that we have a lot of restaurants. You will never find us complaining about that. The more the merrier. We love having our many choices of where to go to eat. That does sometimes make it harder to make that choice. We will take that tough decision though.
Look – Amarillo’s QuikTrip is Officially Open For Business
Driving all around Amarillo I have been watching the progress of the QuikTrips in our area. Both locations I40 & Eastern and I27 & Bell have been looking like they were getting close to opening. I just wasn't sure when.
What Outsiders Don’t Get About Our Love for the Dallas Cowboys
I moved to Texas when I was in junior high. Even before I moved to this state I knew the love that Texas had for the Dallas Cowboys. They are America's team. So what happened when we went to watch a game at a restaurant in Dallas didn't really surprise me. It did surprise others.
Amarillo Business Lowering Prices to Help More Families Out
I remember when I was growing up and going out to eat was one of those luxuries. We didn't do it very often. It was a big deal when we got to go even to McDonalds as the years went by that changed for a lot of people.
Not Looking Good for Amarillo Restaurant – Closer to the End?
It all started with a simple closing of a restaurant on Halloween. OK, some places give their staff off for some holidays so maybe this wasn't so crazy. That one closed day didn't necessarily mean things were not looking up for a restaurant that a lot of us loved.
Surviving This Notorious Texas Prison is Goal Number One
Prison life should not be easy. Prison life should not be glorious. Prison life should be tough. There has to be a lesson learned. There needs to be some roughing it to turn your life around. There should be a deterrent to keep one from wanting to go back.
Can You Legally Park Under an Overpass During Storms in Texas?
The weather can be something else here in Texas. You can start the day with sunshine. You can also quickly change to storms in no-time. I was always told if you don't like the weather give it ten minutes because it can change.
Remember This Amarillo Sox Commercial? Probably Not. Here’s Why.
There was a commercial for the Amarillo Sox that made a lot of people mad. Do you remember it? Did you ever see it? Here is the story so that it all makes sense.
Snacking at Grocery Store Before Paying is That Illegal in TX?
I try to make it a habit I really do. If I am going to the grocery store I have to eat something before I leave. If I am out and about I will drive thru somewhere and scarf down a burger and fries before I pull into the grocery store parking lot.
Spend Your Summer Making Money and Enjoying the Outdoors in TEXAS
If you want a summer job or your kids are looking for one you can look out in your own backyard. I am talking about the canyon. Who wouldn't want to call Palo Duro Canyon their place of work?