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5 Feel-Good Texas News Stories That Will Make You Smile Real Big
Sometimes the news in Texas gets so bogged down with sad stuff that it's hard to find anything to smile about. It might be nice to look at 5 feel-good stories from Texas this year to remind us just how beautiful life can be!. Check them out, and don't forget...
Queen Sells Recording and Publishing Rights for $1.27 Billion
Queen has reportedly agreed to sell their recording, publishing and other rights to Sony Music for a record-smashing $1.27 billion. According to Hits, the deal also includes name and likeness rights, potentially opening the door to musicals, commercial and film placements, merchandising and other money-making opportunities. The band's 2018 autobiographical film Bohemian Rhapsody earned over $900 million worldwide.
Exonerated: Texas Death Row Inmate Finally Freed After 20 Years
I can't even find the words to express what I'm feeling after learning about a man right here in Texas who was wrongfully convicted of rape, murder, and mutilation of a 21-year-old young lady. Kerry Max Cook spent 20 years of his life on death row in the Texas state prison system.
Check Out All-Terrain Wheelchair at Texas State Park
Explore the great outdoors like never before: The new all-terrain wheelchair at Hueco Tanks State Park. The video at the bottom of this article comes to us from Hueco Tanks State Park, which has been a favorite destination for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts looking for really cool rock formations and diverse wildlife.
The ‘Snackle Box’ is Perfect for a Hot Texas Summer!
Here's a fun hack for summer picnics or trips to the pool or the lake...or even a South Texas beach. Have you seen TikTok's "snackle box" trend?. The idea went viral a few years ago, and it's back in the news after Fox News reposted an old video. @skybutSnackle box...
Watch Man and 4 Cool Dogs Chill at Texas Fountain
This man and his four sunglass-sporting dogs are the coolest things you'll see today. You’re just minding your own business, maybe sweating your butt off ‘cause it’s Houston, Texas, and you stumble upon this scene. There’s a dude, just chilling by a fountain. Not that crazy, right?...
Texas Mother Of 4 Dreadfully Killed And Staged To Look Like Suicide
A Texas mother of 4 was killed in what police are saying was a staged suicide. 30-year-old Giselle Salazar-Tapia lived in her boyfriend, James Hart's, boat since March. On May 31st, Salazar-Tapia's body was found partially submerged in water, hanging from the dock. Initially, suicide was suspected, however, that quickly changed.
Owning A Gun Illegal With This New Texas Status
Residents of Texas are often characterized as staunch supporters of the Bill of Rights, and as the state with the most hunters in the entire country, owning a gun is very high on those inalienable rights that many in the Lone Star State hold so dear. Of course Texas is also an open carry state, and it is not uncommon to see rifles over shoulders, or a pistol in a side holster in any given public space that has not been declared a gun free zone.
Singers Offered AI Voice Cloning by World’s Biggest Record Label
The world’s biggest record label, Universal Music Group, announced plans to offer its artists AI models of their own voices. The corporation’s deal with digital startup firm SoundLabs will create software called MicDrop, designed to replicate an individual voice via machine learning techniques. The artist will retain full control of the model – it won’t be used in any way without permission, won’t be available to the public, and the voice owner will profit from its use.
Journey’s Jonathan Cain Says Donald Trump Will Be a ‘Legend’ if Reelected in Jail
Jonathan Cain is defending Donald Trump after the former president was convicted on 34 felony counts. But even if Trump ends up running for reelection from a jail cell, the longtime Journey member says "it will make him a legend." Asked if he thought Trump was innocent of the charges,...
ALERT: Sunscreen In Texas Recalled For Fungal Issue
A sunscreen in the state of Texas is being called back for its harming of individuals using it. Here's what is known at the time of writing. The product in question, as revealed by the US Food and Drug Administration, is Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation. The main reason for rescinding of the product is a dangerous amount of Aspergillus Sydowii being found in mentioned item. The symptoms caused by the fungus are many.
Are Road Conditions in Abilene Getting Worse? Here’s the Solution
As someone who has lived in Abilene for a long time, I've always noticed the potholes around town. Usually, I brushed it off, thinking they would get fixed—and most of the time, they did. However, recently, it seems as if the roads are getting worse. A few nights ago,...
Should Texas Parents Have to Take a Class If Their Kids Misbehave in School?
When your kid acts up in school, a detention as a punishment usually comes to mind. Imagine if parents also got punished as well?. Educators are coming up with new ways to enforce punishments in their school systems and one ISD here in Texas is considering implementing a new policy that will obviously affect misbehaving students. The parents will also be affected as well. Now, many argue an after school detention already affects parents since this delays them for picking their child up. Here is the proposed plan that could go into effect next year.
McDonald’s Already Ditching Recent Change Made At Its Restaurants
McDonald's is abandoning a recent change made at its restaurants after having an unsuccessful run. Changes Coming To McDonald's Drive-Thru Experience. You may not have noticed this change to McDonald's drive-thru unless your order was possibly mixed up. Sometime in 2021, the burger chain started using artificial intelligence to assist customers coming through the drive-thru lane.
BEWARE: Texans Are Warned If You See Fruit At A Gas Pump Leave IMMEDIATELY
If you plan on taking a road trip here in Texas, here are some things to keep in mind. The speed limit in Texas may seem like a suggestion, but it’s not click it or ticket my friend, enjoy the beautiful culture, music, and food of the great state, and last, but not least don’t forget to hit up a Buccees.
Visit These 16 Texas Cities And Towns At Least Once As A Texan
Texas Cities And Towns That Will Make That Young Teenager In You Laugh A Bit. Yeah, we're tapping into our less mature side with this one and letting that inner teenage boy laugh a little more at these Texas town names that sound a little dirty or perverted. These East...
Texas Man Arrested After Horrifically Running Over Bicyclists Near DFW Airport
A Texas man was arrested and is now facing charges after graphic footage showed him plowing over bicyclists near the DFW Airport. In the footage posted by Aurora on X (formerly Twitter), you see several bike riders enjoying some wind therapy while cruising near the DFW Airport when two cars approach them from behind. As one car passes, the other vehicle is seen slamming into two of the bike riders.
Why Don’t Some Texas Roadhouse Locations Have Peanuts?
Have you noticed a lack of crunchy peanut shells under your feet when you stroll through some Texas Roadhouse locations?. Munching on peanuts and casually tossing the shells to the floor has become a thing of the past in many restaurants across the United States. Some blame stricter safety regulations put in place during the pandemic. Still, there may be another reason you no longer find peanuts in their restaurants.
Iconic American Brand Closing Last U.S. Factory, Moving to Mexico
An iconic brand, long a staple in kitchen cupboards across generations, is closing its last U.S. manufacturing facility and moving its production operations to Mexico, where the bulk of its products are already made. Synonymous With Food Storage. Tupperware is so woven into our vocabulary that regardless of what company...
Top 10 ’90s Kiss Songs
Although Kiss released only three albums during the '90s, it was quite an eventful time for the group. At the start of the decade, the group found themselves in a mirror version of their dilemma in the early '80s. In 1982, after squandering nearly all of their career momentum with questionable trend-chasing albums, they released the masterful Creatures of the Night, which didn't get nearly the attention it deserved. Chastened but determined, Kiss took off their trademark facepaint and clawed their way back to platinum sales and sold-out arenas with a string of successful '80s albums.
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