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If You Want to Fight in Texas, You Have to Do This First to Make it Legal
I am not a fighter. That doesn't mean that a disagreement or a situation wouldn't warrant a fight but I certainly would not seek one out. There are those that just want nothing more than to get into some form of fisticuffs anytime they are out in public. This behavior will easily lead to an assault charge and possibly some jail time. But what if I told you that if you have a beef with someone and the only resolution is to throw hands, it can be done without any charges being filed. Oh yes and its a Texas law. Let's take a look at the facts.
The End of Summer Break Can Mean Danger for Texas Students
Most students in Texas right now are not even thinking about school or going back to the classroom. While the new school year seems to be quickly approaching students don’t want to hear about that. They are trying to spend as much time with friends as possible before having to think about school and studying. Although there are parents in Texas that are warning others to be very careful.
Legendary Adult Entertainment Store in Texas Destroyed in Devastating Fire
Baby Dolls could survive conservatives, political enemies, and topless bar bans; but it could not survive the fire that decimated it earlier this month. The long-standing, iconic adult entertainment business in Fort Worth, Texas was declared a total loss on July 10th. In business since 1978, the gentleman's club is...
50 Cent’s Festival Officially Moved; Here’s What You Need to Know
Yesterday it was reported that 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival was going to be changing venues. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson reportedly was in Shreveport this week reviewing plans, participating in a fund raising event and just checking in on some of the things he's attempting to pull off in Shreveport.
Vehicle Hits Light Pole at Busy Intersection in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Crime Stoppers posted a video on social media that shows a black SUV hitting a light pole in Lafayette, and then driving away from the scene. The incident was caught on camera from the intersection of Moss and Willow St. You can see bystanders from a nearby business rush...
Ladies Stuck in Texas Traffic Twerk on Their Car
Traffic Jam Turns into Dance Party: Houston Ladies Twerk Their Way Through the Wait!. We've all been there – stuck in seemingly endless traffic, cursing our luck and wishing for a magical teleportation device. But what if we told you that the video at the bottom of this article...
Enormous Equipment Falls Off Flatbed During Busy Texas Traffic
Chaos on the Roads: Massive Equipment Tumbles Off Flatbed in Houston Traffic. Houston commuters found themselves navigating an unexpected obstacle on the roads today. During the height of rush hour, a massive piece of equipment fell off a flatbed truck, causing a crazy scene that left drivers and bystanders in disbelief. Keep scrolling to check out the video.
Louisiana Residents Should Brace for More of These Bloodsucking Menaces
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - With summer comes a lot more tropical showers in Louisiana, and with those showers comes one of the natural predators of the Louisiana resident, the mosquito. With a lot of rain expected in the coming days throughout south Louisiana, we can see places that are...
New Study Says Texas Is Officially The Worst State To Live In
Those of us who live in Texas will tell you it's hands down the greatest state in the union. In fact, so great that we STILL talk about seceding and becoming our own country once again. That's a discussion for another day. There's one little problem with telling everyone we...
In Texas, Is It Legal To Sleep In Your Car?
Whether you are driving a long distance across the state on a road trip, or maybe it's just a late night and you are a little tired, pulling over to get some rest is something many motorist do in order to recharge and not drive while tired. But is it...
Man Loses Cool in Texas, Attacks Utility Truck Over Hurricane Beryl Power Outage
Man Attacks Texas Utility Worker Truck in the Middle of the Highway. A CenterPoint Energy utility worker in Houston, Texas, found himself on the receiving end of an angry outburst from a local resident. The incident, which can be seen in the video at the bottom of this article, shows...
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
Louisiana Police Officer Struck By Vehicle During Foot Pursuit
A Denham Springs, Louisiana, Police Officer was chasing a suspect on foot when he was struck by a vehicle on Friday. According to the authorities, the officer was pursuing the suspect on foot in the eastbound lane when he was hit by a car by accident. According to WBRZ, the...
Bombshell Indictment Reveals Secret Romance Between New Orleans Mayor Cantrell and Former Bodyguard
Jeffrey Paul Vappie II, former bodyguard to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that include seven counts of wire fraud and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. The indictment paints a damning picture of alleged corruption and deceit within the New Orleans Police Department's (NOPD) Executive Protection Unit (EPU).
Farewell, Redbox: The End of an Era for DVD Rentals
Alright El Paso, let’s take a stroll down memory lane: Remember those iconic red kiosks where you could snag a DVD for a movie night? Well, it's time to say goodbye to them. *Cries in Spanish*. Why Is RedBox Shutting Down?. After 22 years, Redbox is officially shutting down....
Geek’d Con’s Stacked Roster of Voice Actors
With Shreveport's comic con, Geek'd Con, almost around the corner, I was taking a second look at their lineup when I was hit with the realization of how huge their lineup is for this year, especially when it comes to voice actors. Geek'd Con has always brought huge guests but this year's voice-over talent lineup looks to be one of its best.
New Eatery Brings Latin Street Food to Shreveport
One of My Favorite Latin Street Foods is an Arepa. An arepa is a Latin street food popular in Venezuela and in Colombia. Think of an arepa as a really thick tortilla almost like flatbread made from ground maize dough. An arepa is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and what you fill it with really comes down to what region you're in. Mainly it's meat, eggs, beans, and cheese inside the arepa. Up until the arrival of Miami Latin Kitchen, there was nowhere to secure the delicious street food.
10 Shocking Items You Didn’t Know Are Illegal to Mail in Texas
It's been at least a decade since I entered a post office, but that doesn't mean I'm not steadily shipping stuff out to friends and family. Before you send out your next package though, skim this list. 10 Shocking Items You Didn't Know Are Illegal to Mail in Texas. These...
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