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
[LOOK] Texas’ New Glow in the Dark Park is a Sight You Must See
When my daughter moved back to the Dallas area last summer it was hard on me, of course. I had to drive her and my granddaughter away from being near me in Amarillo. The apartment they found was in Farmer's Branch.
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!
Scam Alert: Stay Safe From This Latest Facebook Scam in Texas
I guess we all have come to a point in life that we can't trust anyone. I mean anyone. That is how the scammers try to get to you. Through people you know. Through people you care about.
Are Texans Interested in Side Hustles to Survive in 2024?
As the price of everything but our paychecks go up there is always the struggle. Do you find a way to cut costs even more? Or do you try to find a way to make more money? You can try to go in and talk to the boss about making more money. We all know how that goes.
Can You Actually Use a Plant in Texas to Predict the Rain?
We have all sorts of ways to predict the weather. As people get older they say they can tell if it is going to rain depending on how their knees feel. OK, I haven't reached that point yet.
What You Need to Know Before Making That Walmart Return
It's that most wonderful time of the year. We give and we get for the holiday season. Sometimes the item works out for you and sometimes it doesn't. When it is not what you like or the size is wrong the gift sometimes comes with an exchange or return in mind.
On the Road in Texas to Some of the Creepiest Towns
No matter how you look at it Texas has it all. We have so much going for us. We have so many places to see. We have towns like Happy that just the name makes us, well, Happy.
Texas is Plagued With a Growing List of Endangered Species
Texas has it all. With the amount of land we encompass we should have it all. The problem is that we are losing some things at an alarming rate. Yes, Texas is one of the largest states so that means we should have plenty of land to share with the animals.
Is it Illegal to Trash Someone Else’s Mail in Texas?
Did you know that a simple trip to your mailbox could lead you into some hot water? I am not talking about the fact that you have a ton of bills that need paying. I'm not talking about the junk mail that you get constantly. That can be a headache but not what could get you in trouble necessarily.
How Texas is This? Llamas, Goats, and Horse For Sale in Amarillo
There are some things I have grown to expect living in Amarillo. Then there are things that never happened when I was growing up in Chicago. I have grown to expect to see cows and horses on the side of the road. This is Texas. That is a given.
Texas Gold : Small-Town Stars Who Put Their Hometowns on the Map
Oh, the good ol' state of Texas. You have given us so much to be proud of. You have been there to let others know not to mess with us. I don't know of any other state in this great country that has the resources to make it on our own.
Vanishing Art: Amarillo Murals Slowly Disappearing. Why?
I have loved watching the artwork pop up all over Amarillo. I love seeing all of the murals that first popping up in Downtown Amarillo. Then you started seeing them all over the city.