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Why Stewart Copeland Prefers Life Outside the Police
Stewart Copeland said he prefers life beyond the Police as he recalled disappointment over songs he'd brought to the band that didn't make it into their catalog. But he admitted his writing style didn't really match the trio's musical approach, and said it had worked out for him in the long run.
Really, Haunted Buildings in Abilene: Which Ones Are They?
Abilene's Haunted Landmarks: Discover the Spooky Secrets!. Many of us know the eerie tales of Fort Phantom Hill near Abilene, haunted by Native American soldiers who once guarded the Clear Fork of the Brazos. For the record, I do not believe in ghosts, but did you know that many of Abilene's historic landmarks are believed to be haunted?
Update on the Killing Fields of Texas: A Man Was Wrongly Accused
The Lone Star State has produced some of the most notorious serial killers in American history. Among the many horrific crimes, the Texas Killing Fields stand out for their grim notoriety. This article delves into the lives and crimes of infamous individuals linked to this macabre location, shedding light on a dark chapter of Texas history.
Beware of Riding in Truck Beds in the Big Country: It’s the Law
In West Texas, riding in the back of a pickup truck may seem like a fun idea, but it's important to know that it's illegal and carries strict penalties. Texas law mandates that all passengers inside a vehicle, regardless of age, must be properly restrained by a seatbelt or an appropriate car seat. Specifically, passengers aged 17 and under are prohibited from riding in an open pickup truck bed, an open flatbed truck, or an open flatbed trailer.
Texas State Inspection for Your Car is OVER as of 2025
Soon, people in Longview and Tyler, Texas, will no longer be required to get an annual state inspection on their non-commercial vehicles. You may be excited to hear that in 2025, you will no longer be required to have your non-commercial car or truck inspected every year. However, that doesn't mean you won't still have to pay a fee. But still, it does save us all a bit of time.
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
Texas Deputy Murdered During Scary Little Caesars Pizza Dispute
In a shocking and tragic turn of events, a Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy was ambushed and killed while investigating a violent robbery sparked by an incorrect pizza order. 28-year-old Deputy Fernando Esqueda was a 5-year veteran of the sheriff’s office and a proud member of a task force that hunts down some of the most vile criminals like child rapists, homicide suspects, and other violent offenders.
Elvis Costello Gets Creative With Band Lineup Following Illnesses
Elvis Costello is rolling with the punches on his 2024 joint tour with Daryl Hall. After two of his band members, Davey Faragher and Charlie Sexton, recently fell ill, Costello performed with just drummer Pete Thomas and pianist Steve Nieve. "Elvis Costello would like to announce that, as two members...
How the Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ Helped the Police Rethink Their Past
Stewart Copeland said the Beatles’ movie Get Back led the Police to re-evaluate their past – and that’s why their 1983 album Synchronicity will return in a 6-disc box set on July 26. The drummer, along with former colleagues Sting and Andy Summers, have often discussed the...
Top 10 Willie Nelson Songs
With more than six decades of making music, and more than 100 albums released during that time, it's not easy paring down to Willie Nelson's most essential tracks. And no discussion of the country legend's career is complete without a survey of his best, and often genre-bending albums, including 1975's career-boosting Red Headed Stranger and the 1978 American Songbook milestone Stardust.
Sammy Hagar: ‘This Is the Thank You Tour’ for Van Halen Fans
Sammy Hagar knows it can be frustrating being a Van Halen fan. That's why he's offering up this summer's Best of All Worlds trek as a reward for their patience. "This is the 'thank you' tour, for all of the fans who followed us for all of those years and have been waiting 20 years for some other kind of a reunion -- my era, anyway, for sure," he tells UCR.
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