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
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 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.
The Fate of Amarillo’s Chuck E Cheese Animatronics
I think I spent more time than anyone at Chuck E Cheese here in Amarillo when my daughter was growing up. We were there once or twice a month. I mean at least. Maybe even more.
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.
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.
Come On Do What’s Right – Texas Return Those Shopping Carts Now
Earlier this year I took to social media to complain. OK, that is what a lot of us do. I was hoping my complaints would fix a problem I was seeing around Amarillo. I know in a perfect world everyone would do the right thing.
14 Common Questions When People Discover Your Lone Star Roots
Those that were born in Texas have that Texas pride. You can tell. Then there are those of us who weren't born here but got here as fast as we could. Isn't that the saying? That is what I have always heard.
Is Chick-fil-A’s New Honey Pepper Pimento Sandwich a Tasty Triumph?
I have a mantra that I tend to go by. In Chick-fil-A we trust. I know it's a fast food place. Oh, but I think they are doing things a bit different. I mean they have made "my pleasure" a known response to anytime a guest says thank you.
What Can You Legally Toss From Your Car Window in Texas?
We have heard it time and time again, Don't Mess with Texas. We are very big into not littering in our great state. We have Texas pride and we are not afraid to show it. So when we see people tossing things out of the window of their car we take offense.