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Texas Native Kevin Fowler To Play In Clyde America Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend in Texas will be one for the books when Kevin Fowler hits the stage in the town local folks call "Clyde America". Landmark Travel Center, Wise Street Helpers Organization, and the 5th Annual Post-COVID Labor Day Cook-Off present Kevin Fowler at Clyde Lake on Saturday, August 31st.
Abilene Flying Bison
Baseball team in Texas is the 2024 Mid-American League champions. But the news got even more exciting when the league announced that the playoff series would be held right here in Abilene. The inaugural championship series will take place at Walt Driggers Field on August 13th and 14th the league...
Setlist + Video – Slipknot Kick Off 25th Anniversary Tour
Yesterday (Aug. 6), Slipknot launched their 25th anniversary tour with Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture and played their debut album in its entirety except for one track ("Diluted"). It means that two songs (including Corey Taylor's personal favorite) were played live for the first time since 2000 while others were dusted off for the first time in a while as well.
Wow! Can You Believe at One Time Abilene Had a Segregated Pool?
I was visiting with my friend, Jay Moore, an Abilene, Texas historian, discussing some of the outlandish tales we’ve heard over the years around Abilene. During our conversation, he shared with me the tale of the “CoC Pool.” While it took me a bit to recall it, once he started describing it, I knew exactly what he was talking about. I remembered it as the “segregated swimming pool” or, as some referred to it, the “Church of Christ Boys and Girls Pool.”
Major Retailer Gets Backlash Over Plus-Size Clothing Options
A clothing retailer with 165 stores across the country has come under fire for what some social media users are calling a pullback from their plus-size clothing options. Forever 21, like many stores that once dominated shopping malls, has seen its share of struggles in recent years. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 2019 only to be bought out of bankruptcy in 2020.
26 Texas Families Reported Missing Children In July
When we were all busy celebrating our nation's independence with our families, some parents were desperate. They wanted nothing but information that would lead them to their lost child. In Texas every month many teens don't come home. We don't know the reason for each child, but our minds wander...
Why Was A Pilot Arrested At The Houston, Texas Airport?
An interesting situation happened at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Per CBS News, a flight that set to fly from Houston to Dallas took an unexpected turn before it even made its way skyward. Following Flight 3195's landing at the airport, and before it was set to takeoff, police made their way aboard the plane. CBS News reported that law enforcement in the area were stationed at the gate to arrest the pilot.
How to Celebrate National Be An Angel Day Texas Style
This year, on Thursday, August 22nd, many around the globe will recognize and celebrate National Be An Angel Day. This holiday was started by author and Reverend Jane Howard Feldman to encourage acts of kindness worldwide. Feldman’s idea, symbolized by #BeAnAngelDay, has grown into a nationally recognized day of goodwill.
What Songs Were on Slipknot’s Setlist 25 Years Ago?
Now that Slipknot are about to embark on their 25th anniversary tour, let's look back at what songs were and weren't on their setlist 25 years ago. The trek, which features support from Orbit Culture and Knocked Loose, is kicked off last night (Aug. 6) in Noblesville, Indiana. It was their fifth show of 2024, following an intimate one-off concert and a handful of festival performances.
Till Lindemann Sues News Outlet for Potential Forgery + Fraud in Coverage of Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Rammstein vocalist Till Lindemann is fighting back against one news outlet that reported on the sexual misconduct allegations that were levied against him last year. According to a press release issued this past Friday (Aug. 2) by the singer's legal representation, Schertz Bergmann, the musician has filed a criminal complaint with Hamburg Public Prosecutor’s Office against executives at the German news outlet Der Spiegel. At issue is the media outlet's reporting of the story, which they feel included falsified documents and the attempt to commit trial fraud.
Famous Movie Stars, Rock Stars and Country Stars I’ve Met In Abilene
I've been fortunate enough to hold a career in radio for over 24 years now. While I've met many famous people in other cities, I've met some of the more famous ones right here in Abilene, Texas. Many years ago, the thought of playing music and meeting new people is...
Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose Photographed With Fans at Restaurant in Indiana
Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose was recently photographed with fans at a restaurant in his home state of Indiana. As seen in a photo shared on Facebook by a woman named Courtney Prilaman, the rocker paid a visit to the River View Restaurant Bar and Grill in the town of Logansport, which is less than an hour away from his hometown of Lafayette.
Rock + Metal Largely Shut Out of 2024 MTV Video Music Award Nominations
The MTV Video Music Awards nominations for 2024 have been revealed, and they are largely lacking in representation of modern rock and metal acts. When the nominees were announced Tuesday (Aug. 6), it was probably no surprise to see pop icons such as Taylor Swift leading the way with 10 nominations, and artists such as Post Malone, Ariana Grande, Eminem and Sabrina Carpenter serving as her biggest challengers. But what was surprising was how little many of today's most prominent rock and metal acts were represented, even in the categories assigned for rock.
10 Best God-Tier Rock Songs of the 1980s
You likely knew it the first time you heard them. Simply put, there was just something special about these songs and time has proven that these songs are timeless, not only achieving great initial success at radio but infiltrating pop culture for the decades that would follow. What Makes a...
Slipknot Share New Artistic Mask Photos Ahead of 25th Anniversary Tour
Ahead of Slipknot's 2024 tour kickoff this evening (Aug. 6), the band has posted a series of artistic new photos displaying the masks of each member of the group. The masks have become a key part of the presentation for Slipknot over the years, with some band members making minor tweaks along the way while others have undergone radical transformations. With this being the 25th anniversary of the band's self-titled album, there's been plenty of interest concerning how they will honor that, and it appears that there are at least some throwback looks in the bunch.
Here’s When The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts The First 2024 Frost For Texas
All of us in Texas are pretty much tired of the heat aren't we?. It's been a long summer in the Lone Star State, and most of us are simply waiting for relief. So are our air conditioners, which have to have broken down at least once during these triple digit days. So fall temperatures are set to be welcomed with open arms.
Here Are the Most Popular Cartoon Characters in Texas
While it’s been years and years since I have watched, people in Texas still love cartoons. Just saying the word cartoons puts a smile on most faces, it brings us back to a time when we had very few responsibilities, just wanted to watch some funny and wholesome television. It is interesting to find out that so many people from the Lone Star State all have the same favorite cartoon characters.
Harris Chooses Governor Behind ‘Weird’ Push as Running Mate in Upcoming Election
Kamala Harris now has a running mate for the upcoming election. The Associated Press is reporting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is set to become the pick for vice president. The 60-year-old Walz has served as Minnesota's governor since 2019. He spent time in Congress in the early 2000s following a career in the military and as a high school teacher.
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against 2024 Capulet Fest Promoter
A class action lawsuit has been filed by ticket holders of the 2024 Capulet Festival against Capulet Entertainment promoter Estevan Vega after the disastrous events that took place with this year's expected music weekend. The proposed festival was initially advertised with over 50 bands set to perform at the Thompson...
Foo Fighters Play Tenacious D Cover for First Time After Recent Controversry
At their Aug. 3 stadium show in Denver, Foo Fighters did something they've never done before and played part of a Tenacious D cover. Later in the night, the band welcomed Wolfgang Van Halen back to their stage for a bit of Van Halen's "Hot for Teacher" right after "Monkeywrench."
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