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 Happened to the Aging Texas Italian Caterpillar?
The best part about a road trip in Texas, or really anywhere, is discovering those weird roadside attractions. You see things that you can't really explain why they are there. Oh, but you are so glad that they are around.
Step Outside and Listen – This is The Most Texan Sound
Texas is unlike any place you could ever live. Trust me I know. Texas does its own thing a lot of the time. We have things that only happen in Texas. We have smells that just bring us back.
Texas Inmate Death Leads to Questions and Changes?
There are just some stories you don't expect to see coming out of a Texas jail. One of those is that a shooting has occurred. That is exactly what happened recently in San Antonio.
Two of the Years Biggest Texas Drug Busts and it’s Only February
There is nothing better for the state of Texas than hearing that we are getting a lot of drugs off of our streets. Everything is bigger and better in Texas including our drug busts.
[PHOTOS] Take A Peek Inside The Most Elegant Wedding Venue In All of Texas
You'll love the dreamy and modern chic of this dazzling wedding venue in Dallas, Texas.
Texas is the Best Place to Get a Steak But is it the Cheapest?
It's hard to talk about the price of any kind of food in Texas being cheap. I mean it's near impossible to go to the grocery store with any kind of list and not expect to spend nearly two hundred dollars if not more.
The Big Texan Giving Guests the Whole Texas Experience
When family or friends come to visit Amarillo a lot of times they want the Texas experience. They want to do it all. They want to see it all. Which could mean a trip to Palo Duro Canyon. It probably will include the Cadillac Ranch.
[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!
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.