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Texas Parents Arrested After Hospital Makes Disturbing Discovery
A shocking case of child abuse has emerged in Texas, where a mother and father have been charged after their infant sustained a traumatic head injury under suspicious circumstances. AN ENTIRE TEXAS HOUSEHOLD SICK. On May 21st, Jacobo Sanchez and Andrea Mena walked into Children's Hospital of San Antonio with...
Celebrate West Texas Rehab’s Summer Dinner Show With The Frontmen
The West Texas Rehab Center has been a pillar of support for individuals and families in need of rehabilitation services for decades. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for those they serve, offering a range of treatments and therapies that cater to both physical and emotional well-being. This summer, they are hosting a spectacular event that combines entertainment with philanthropy.
Tons Of The Texas Kroger Stores Now Getting Dumped
Texas is about to lose a ton of Kroger grocery stores as they inch closer to an almost $25 billion deal to devour Albertsons and simultaneously eliminate the second largest grocery company in the United States. Several protests have been raised, and the Federal Trade Commission even sued to prevent the top grocery conglomerate from being able to assimilate their top competitor in the nationwide grocery game.
Gigantic Drug Bust with Fruit Truck Trying to Enter Texas
We are so fortune in Texas and across the country to have so many hard-working officials working to keep our communities safe. Recently we were all enjoying the 4th of July holiday but many law enforcement and border patrol agents spent that time making sure no illegal activities were sneaking by during the holiday.
Zombies Founder Rod Argent Retires From Touring After Stroke
Rod Argent, a founder and longtime keyboardist for the British Invasion band the Zombies, has announced his retirement from touring following a stroke. The group's management announced in a statement that said: "We are saddened to report that Rod Argent, founder, keyboardist and primary songwriter of the Zombies, has suffered a stroke. Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the U.K. and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife, Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding anniversary, before the stroke occurred.
Sammy Hagar Says He’s ‘Way Over’ PTSD From 2004 Van Halen Tour
As he prepares to pay tribute to his old band with this summer's Best of All Worlds Tour, Sammy Hagar says he's over the PTSD from the 2004 Van Halen reunion trek -- a nightmare experience that he documented in detail in his memoir Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock.
Phil Collins Announces ‘Both Sides’ 30th Anniversary Box Set
Phil Collins' fifth solo album, 1993's Both Sides, will get an expanded reissue in an upcoming 30th-anniversary edition. Included in the five-LP vinyl set Both Sides (All the Sides), which will be available on Sept. 20, will be a remastered version of the original album, early demo tracks, live songs and other rarities.
5 Big Ways To Save During Tax Free Weekend In Texas
Is it really time to start talking back to school? Sure enough, summer vacation days are coming to a close. As teachers and staff head back to prepare their classrooms, retail stores are also getting prepared. It's soon time for back-to-school shopping in Texas. Many Texans I know take advantage...
3 Things to Know Before Applying for SNAP Benefits in Texas
I get it. Many Texans find it tough to make ends meet these days. Folks are considering applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. If you are, you're not alone. Numerous families and individuals across the state turn to SNAP to help put food on the table. The...
A Three-Way Argument Over Nirvana’s Smiley Face Logo Has Ended
A complicated years-long three-way lawsuit involving Nirvana's famous smiley face logo has now been quietly settled out of court. The band sued Marc Jacobs in 2018, claiming the fashion designer infringed on their copyright with a T-shirt from the so-called Bootleg Redux Grunge collection that mimicked the image. Instead of X'd out eyes, however, Jacob's shirt featured the letters M and J. The word "Nirvana" over the face was replaced by "Heaven" in a similar font.
ZZ Top’s New Bassist: ‘I’ll Never Be in the Band’
ZZ Top bassist Elwood Francis revealed he still can't wrap his head around being the replacement for Dusty Hill – even though he’s been in that role for three years. Francis was called up to stand in for a few shows in 2021 while Hill was expected to recover from illness. But the co-founder died a few weeks later, leaving the longtime band roadie in a position he still believes isn’t his own.
Mick Fleetwood Struggling Over Loss of Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood said he was missing the “mothership” of Fleetwood Mac, even though he knows it’s unlikely the band will return. Stevie Nicks appeared to have ruled out any future activity when she said there was no chance of her involvement after the death of Christine McVie.
Why David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ Was Rush-Released
In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy set an ambitious goal for America: send a human being to the moon and bring them back in one piece. "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth," he said during a joint session of Congress. The endeavor became known as Project Apollo.
Why Queen’s ‘Hammer to Fall’ Made Brian May Insecure
Brian May discussed his challenge to overcome insecurity when writing a song, using Queen’s “Hammer to Fall” as an example. The track, which appears on The Works, was a Top 40 hit in the U.S. and a Top 20 hit in the U.K. when it was released in 1984. The band performed it during their iconic Live Aid set the following year.
Abilene’s Sweet Success: Elsie Stark Is a Kids Baking Champion
I feel like our city of Abilene, is brimming with pride as one of its youngest Abileneians, Elsie Stark, continues to captivate the nation with her baking prowess. An eleven-year-old student at Wylie Junior High School, Elsie has become a local sensation and a national treasure through her participation in the Food Network’s Emmy-nominated show, "Kids Baking Championship."
America’s Dirtiest Lakes Exposed and Texas Has Three In The Top 10
When it comes to cooling off in Texas during the brutal summer heat, millions of people will flock to pools, lakes, and other watering holes. But, according to a recent report, some of our swimming holes are not necessarily the cleanest on the planet as Texas has three lakes that are tops in America when it comes to the dirtiest.
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
Bruce Kulick Wouldn’t Have Rejoined Kiss as the Spaceman
Bruce Kulick reflected on his departure from Kiss in a new Guitar World interview and said he was fine with not being invited back into the fold in the early 2000s, as the conditions of his return would have invalidated his tenure with the band. Kulick played in Kiss from...
Surprising TX Law: Don’t Move That Bird Nest!
During the spring and summertime in East Texas, we like to get outside and start some projects to improve the yard around our house. It could be as simple as planting a new flower bed or as complex as cutting down some dead or unwanted trees. One thing you might...
Did AI Create The Perfect Song About This Texas Original?
Many Texas residents love the gas station giant known as Buc-ee's. Since the business started in 1982, the very famous beaver has grown in size with stations popping up across the nation. Many on road trips look forward to stopping at Buc-ee's for snacks or possibly to use the restroom. So to say the least, Buc-ee's has many admirers.
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