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Why Sylvester Stallone Tried to Buy and Destroy ‘First Blood’
Sylvester Stallone says that the first time he watched a rough cut of First Blood, he and his manager almost threw up in the back of an alley, then tried to figure out how to buy the movie back so they could destroy the negative. Based on the 1972 novel...
The Most Intense TikTok’s Showing Hurricane Beryl in Texas
Mother Nature is no laughing matter, as we have learned with the recent Hurricane Beryl that hit multiple states hard with the downpouring rain and the intense winds. It’s obvious that Texas was hit the hardest with winds up to 84 miles per hour recorded in the Houston area, according to USA Today.
Area Near HGTV Homes Heavily Damaged By Hurricane Beryl
The effects of Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Texas are being felt in an area once featured on a popular HGTV TV show. Millions were left without power after Hurricane Beryl slammed parts of Texas on Monday. Photos from the area show heavy flooding along the coastline, including Surfside, Texas.
Enormous Shark Attacks Several People In The Texas Waters
South Padre Island, Texas just experienced their first shark attack in five years over Fourth of July when the same enormous shark is believed to have stalked and taken chunks out of four different people trying to enjoy the holiday with their friends and family in an area of the Gulf of Mexico not known for shark dangers.
7 Animals That Could Soon Go Extinct in Texas
As an animal lover, it's sad knowing that many more animals are going extinct in Texas than one might think. Before searching the internet a bit, I figured that there would be a few endangered species in Texas, but instead, I found out that there are over 200 species (plants and animals) that are either threatened or endangered in the state, as shown on a list created by the Texas Parks and Wildlife. Keep in mind that this is ONLY the list for Texas, and it varies from state to state -- but either way, this is tragic information.
Four Texas Cities Ranked As Least Educated In Nation
Education is very important to those in the state of Texas. If a person wishes to know how to do something new, well they have to learn don't they? There's so many ways for one to learn a new skill, but there's one major thing required for someone to obtain that skill. They must have someone teach it to them.
Discount Retail Store Found in Nearly Every State Shuttering Locations
Yet another discount store could be headed for disaster as it begins to close locations. Let's first look back at the first half of 2024 and the growing issues among discount retail stores. Family Dollar, which is owned by Dollar Tree, announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores throughout 2024....
Only A True Blue Texan Can Say These 20 Words Correctly
The English language can be a little tricky. Words spelled one way are somehow pronounced differently. Texas has some of its own words that can be quite the tongue twisters. If you're not a native of the Lone Star State, you may need a quick tutorial. But, before long, you'll be talking like a true Texan.
Here’s 4 Times That Abilene, Texas Made National News
Abilene, Texas, might not be the largest city in the Lone Star State, but I've seen its fair share of moments under the national microscope. From severe weather to community events, Abilene shows a unique character that captures people's attention nationwide. After doing some pondering and quick research, I was...
REO Speedwagon and Train Kick Off Summer Tour: Set Lists, Videos
REO Speedwagon delivered on their vow to push out of their comfort zone by touring with Train when the bands played the first show of their Summer Road Trip last night (July 8). Kevin Cronin’s band delivered a 12-song set of classics at the Somerset Amphitheater, WI, before Train took...
New Massive Bob Dylan Set Documents 1974 Tour With the Band
Bob Dylan's historic return to touring in 1974 is being collected in a new massive box set, Bob Dylan - The 1974 Live Recordings. The 27 discs collect 431 tracks, 417 previously unreleased, from Dylan's 1974 tour with the Band. It marked his first extended run of the road since his contentious 1966 tour, also with the Band.
Have Fans Redeemed ‘Van Halen III’ With Their New Version?
Two Van Halen fans have shared their remake of the band's 1998 album Van Halen III in a bid to prove just how great the troubled original record could have been. The duo’s version reduces the 12-track, 65-minute release to a 10-track, 41-minute experience, with each song adjusted to focus on what they believe are its strongest parts, and an alternate track listing.
Top 35 Country Rock Songs
Unlike harder-leaning Southern rock, melody-based country rock isn't afraid to occasionally go the peaceful, easy-feeling route. Think Southern rock's jam-based songs rooted in the blues, gospel and R&B vs. the acoustic guitars, banjos and song-oriented tunes of country rock. No doubt it's a fine line - there aren't tracks by...
Josh Homme’s Emergency Surgery Forces QOTSA to Cancel Tour
Queens of the Stone Age have announced that they are canceling the remainder of their July tour dates. A post on the band's social media accounts states that frontman Josh Homme "must return to the United States immediately for emergency surgery." The nature of his injury or ailment is not specified, with the band noting "every effort was made to push through and play for you, but it is no longer an option to continue."
The Ultimate Guide to Texas’ Closed and Abandoned Amusement Parks
One of the great things about being in Texas is the family entertainment. Texas has some great amusement and water parks. Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, Schlitterbahn, and Fiesta Texas are just a few. However, for many the childhood memories belong to those amusements that are no longer open and have...
Texas State Park Passes Are About To Get More Expensive
An annual Texas State Park Pass from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department gets you unlimited visits to over 85 parks across our state. If you're a big outdoorsman, you've probably got one. If you don't, but you're thinking about getting one, don't delay. Prices are about to increase for the second time since the program was developed in 2004.
Terrifying Shark Encounters In South Padre Island During Fourth Of July Holiday
The Fourth of July weekend has come and gone but the residual effects still linger as vacationers got the scare of their life in South Padre Island, Texas as not one, but four people encountered a shark attack. On Thursday, July 4th, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) responded...
World Famous Bruno Steel House In Texas Lowers Its Asking Price
A Viral And Very Well Known Airbnb Rental In West Texas Just Lowered Its Asking Price. If you've ever scrolled through Airbnb listings in Texas over the last few years, one of the most popular and unique listings you'll find is one called the Bruno Steel House in Ransom Canyon, just outside of Lubbock.
How Studio Executives ‘Destroyed’ the Blues Brothers Sequel
Making a sequel to the beloved 1980 movie The Blues Brothers after costar John Belushi's death was already going to be a difficult challenge. Director John Landis says movie executives made it impossible by interfering with the script for 1998's Blues Brothers 2000. "I was very pissed off by what...
Excellent Texas Small Town Made Best In America
The Texas Triangle has been a very popular topic of interest for the United States, and it has almost acted more like a Texas magnet for the flood of incoming new residents that are seeking a better life by fleeing their current situation in hopes of prosperity and freedom in the Lone Star State.
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