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
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.
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.
Yet Another Hollywood Star Graces Amarillo with Their Presence
Amarillo turns out to be a place that several Hollywood starts like to visit. We get them here because of the Cadillac Ranch. Sometimes they stop because they want to take that 72 oz. steak challenge.
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.
Buc-ee’s Opportunity to Taste Test Their Snacks and Make Money
I know Amarillo is getting ever so excited about the Buc-ee's coming to town. It has been a long wait. But we are making progress. If you travel that way near the Amarillo Airport you may have noticed there is actually some work being done.
Things You Will Need an ID to Purchase Legally in Texas
When you go into a store like United or Walmart, it's not a surprise that you will be asked to show an ID to purchase some items. You understand if you are buying alcohol they will want to make sure you are of legal age for them to sell it to.
Where are You More Likely to Be Murdered? Texas or California?
I mean being murdered is not really high up there on my list of wants. I don't think there are too many people with that on their bucket list. I could be wrong, I guess.
When in Texas Do the Texas Thing, Try the New Ranch Ice Cream
I am really not against trying any kind of weird food. I mean I did try the pumpkin ramen, which by the way was nasty. I also tried the pumpkin Spam. I think I see a pattern here. I do try other things besides just pumpkin-flavored stuff.
Another Delay, Will Real ID to Travel Really Become a Thing?
We have been hearing about Real ID for a while. This has been the talk for years. We were going to need that little yellow star on our driver's license before we would be able to travel.
That Dog in the Bed of That Pickup – Is That Legal in Texas?
I remember growing up we, as kids, were never buckled in the car. Heck, I don't even know if our car had seat belts. It would make it easier for us to nap on long car rides. We would crawl all over the back seat of our cars. Sometimes we would crawl and lie down on the top of the back seats in that window space. We were that cool.