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Eleven-Year-Old Arrested, Charged With 29 Felonies for Prank Calls
Prank calls used to be part of growing up — you'd pick up the receiver on your landline and call a random number to ask if their refrigerator was running. Yes, they'd say — "Well, then you better go so you can catch it!," you'd respond. But one...
Can I Legally Use Someone Else’s Dumpster In Texas?
Ever found yourself with bags full of trash and an eye on that empty dumpster down the street? In Texas, like in many places, tossing your junk into someone else's dumpster might seem like a quick, easy fix. But before you lift that lid and unload, let's talk about whether this sneaky move is legal in the Lone Star State.
See Vibrant Photos From Slipknot’s 25th Anniversary Tour Kickoff
If you weren't in attendance at Slipknot's 25th anniversary tour kickoff last night (Aug. 6), then keep scrolling to see some awesome photos from the night. The show, featuring support from Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture, took place at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana. It marked the start of their 25th anniversary "Here Comes the Pain" trek, and they celebrated by playing their 1999 self-titled album in its entirety.
Step Inside This Haunted Texas Cemetery For A Good Scare
I'll be totally honest. Cemeteries have always creeped me out a bit. I don't know what it is. Growing up I remember visiting the graves of family members and feeling uneasy. Cemeteries seem harmless enough and many are in beautiful settings. Still, there's something about cemeteries. If there's a haunted...
Jack Black Addresses Tenacious D’s Future After Trump Comment Backlash
Tenacious D shut down their touring last month after backlash over Kyle Gass' controversial remark onstage about the Donald Trump assassination attempt, but now co-founder Jack Black is offering his first comments on the band's future after putting all activities on hold. In announcing the remainder of their tour cancelation...
Aaron Watson & Montgomery Gentry To Play Back To School Bash in Texas
August marks the start of a new school year in Texas. But before classes go back in session, Potosi Live will have an awesome back-to-school bash that will feature the likes of country music favorites Aaron Watson and Montgomery Gentry. Flip Flops & Tank Tops. This two-day shindig will happen...
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...
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