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NFL Star Patrick Mahomes from His Whitehouse High School Days
Everyone knows the NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, he has become a household name but it all started years ago when he was just working to get better in Whitehouse. While I have never met Patrick myself, I love that hearing from friends and family that the fame and money hasn’t changed him. He is still that kind and hard-working person he was growing up in East Texas.
After Big Legal Troubles, This Houston, Texas Darth Vader Home is Back on the Market
I love seeing weird homes like this in Texas. I love Star Wars. As a matter of fact, that's a subject I could talk about for an hour without any preparation. In no way am I on the same level as an ultimate Star Wars fan, but I could hold my own during a night of trivia. This home in Houston, Texas, that's waaaay out of my price range, had me sitting at my desk having a nerdgasm over how beautiful it looks and how I could live like a member of the Galactic Empire, just without the whole planet destroying moon base.
There’s a Traveling Blockbuster Store for Those Who Miss Renting Videos
Maybe you just can't let go of that laminated member card in your wallet that you once used every Friday night. Or you maybe you'll never know what it was like looking at shelf after shelf of VHS covers trying to find the perfect movie for you and your friends.
Texas Drinkers Can Breathe A Huge Sigh Of Thanks
Thanks to a certain U. S. Judge, an age old ... and, frankly, quite outdated ... Texas law is no longer a road block for amateur distillers all over the lone star state. Texas has, and always has had, some of the weirdest and strictest alcohol laws on the books. For awhile, the Encyclopedia Britannica was banned in Texas because it, O-M-G ... contained all the info needed to make beer.
How Hot Is Too Hot for Texas Prisons? Not 107 Degrees, According to TDCJ
How hot does it need to get before Texas prisons say "too hot"?. Last year, John Castillo, 32, was found dead after he collapsed in his Gatesville cell with a body temperature of 107.5 degrees. Despite this being almost 10 degrees above the average for an adult male, Texas prison officials still reject the claim that Castillo's death was caused by lack of air conditioning.
Top 5 Biggest Lakes In Texas
A lake is an often naturally occurring, relatively large and fixed body of water on or near the Earth's surface. In Texas, a lot of lakes are manmade. Texas has hundreds of natural lakes, mostly small oxbow lakes that are remnants of rivers that have changed course over time. Caddo Lake in East Texas is considered the only natural lake in the state, formed by a log jam.
Luke Bryan Honors His Late Sister, Kelly, During Special Onstage Moment [Watch]
Luke Bryan left a captive Bridgestone Arena audience with chills Monday night (July 29). He was there to pay tribute to Toby Keith as part of Toby Keith: American Icon (Aug. 28 on NBC), and the celebration of life must have brought back memories of someone else Bryan lost: His sister, Kelly.
These 10 Rejected Texas License Plates Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
Funny License plates. How else will everyone driving around Houston, TX know that you've gotta unique and creative sense of humor without them? But for real, who doesn't love tryna decipher these in traffic? They certainly help to pass the time. Most people opt for the randomly assigned license plate,...
Mysterious Prehistoric Predator Resurfaces Near Texas Beach, Raging Debate Ensues
Beachgoers in Texas were certainly less than thrilled to see this unexpected sighting of a feared prehistoric apex predator bobbing up and down among the waves. An alligator (or crocodile?) was spotted in the water, just yards from the shore of Galveston beach. And of course, in true 2024 fashion, everyone's first response is to take to social media.
Gretchen Wilson Gets Real Honest About Carrie Underwood [Watch]
When Gretchen Wilson debuted in 2004, she put the country world on blast. A year later, she'd get a taste of what that feels like. Carrie Underwood dropped her debut country single "Jesus Take the Wheel" in October 2005, about 18 months after Wilson's "Redneck Woman." If you didn't think it was competitive back then, think again.
Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman and Their Girls Attend the 2024 Summer Olympics [Pictures]
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman were spotted at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this week, taking in the the Women's Street Final Skateboarding Event and Artistic Gymnastics on July 28 and 30. The couple's daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, were also in the stands. The women's skateboarding finals took...
Texans! Have Your Car Insurance Rates Gone Up?
Has your car insurance bill gone up recently? If so, you're not alone! Car insurance rates are climbing across the U.S., with Texas seeing some of the sharpest increases. Between June 2022 and June 2024, the national average for full-coverage car insurance hit a whopping $2,329 per year, with Texas surpassing this at over $2,600!
Back-to-School: 20 of the Best Places in Tyler, TX to Save Money on Great Clothes
Whoa. As hard as it is to imagine, we are already thinking about Back-to-School in East Texas. After all, many of our East Texas school districts will start the new academic year in a few weeks. And honestly, many an East Texan's budget is extra tight. And so, anywhere we can save a few extra bucks is most welcome and helpful.
Luke Combs Shares a Wedding Photo Outtake on His 4th Anniversary
Luke Combs marked four years of marriage to his wife Nicole on Thursday (Aug. 1), and to celebrate, he shared a silly outtake from the couple's wedding photo album. In the picture, he and Nicole and are embracing on a beach in their wedding attire: But it's a blurry action shot, with Combs and his wife dissolving into laughter mid-photo shoot.
Authorities Turn Up the Heat to Find August’s Most Wanted Fugitive in Texas
August is hot and the hunt for some of the most wanted fugitives in Texas is on. Your help is needed to get this man behind bars, with a hefty reward offered. Your help is needed to put Omar David Zavala behind bars. Zavala is a Hispanic male, 30-years-old. He's 6' 1" and 180 weighs pounds. Zavala has other identifying marks including a tattoo on his right forearm.
Could Matthew McConaughey Be The Next Governor Of Texas?
If the actor makes his debut in Texas politics, I'm here for it. Matthew McConaughey has flirted with the idea of jumping into politics before and he's floating the idea again. I am begging and pleading with the guy, to PLEASE jump in the next race for Governor Of Texas.
Texas Walmart Now Accusing Teenagers Of $1 Million Swindle
San Angelo, Texas has a Walmart that is accusing a couple of teenage employees of masterminding a massive theft enterprise that they claim has caused losses of over $1 million during the past year. Look, I am a middle aged father of 3 very young children, so I know exactly how easy it would be to spend one million dollars and can imagine how easily teenagers could go on that type of shopping spree, but how were they able to allegedly steal over $1 million?
Disaster Avoided After Boat Comes Loose on Texas Highway
Chaos ensued after a boat came loose on a Texas highway. I’ve always heard the two best days in a boat owner’s life are when they buy it and then when they sell it. While I’ve never owned a boat, I can see how that would be the case.
One Popular Texas City Among U.S. Best For Beer Lovers In ’24
Did you know that August 2nd is International Beer Day? It's something I just learned today. It's also something I'm looking very forward to celebrating annually now. Here in Texas, we know a thing or two about beer. If you weren't aware, Beer tourism is booming. Beer enthusiasts prepare for...
Award-Winning Texas News Anchor Breaks Boyfriend’s Nose After Too Many Margaritas
KBTX weekend news anchor, Heather Kovar, went out for a night of Tex-Mex and adult beverages with her boyfriend. The evening took a turn when they headed back to Heather's apartment across the street after an argument in the restaurant about their relationship. Kovar, employed by the popular news station...
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