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5 Famous People Born in Midland/Odessa Texas!!!
Being from West Texas you feel like you are in a bubble. To understand how it is out here you would have to spend a good amount of time out here. With that being said everything and everyone is at a constant movement out here. Being that there is so much in and out traffic out here, the locals may get lost in translation.
State Fair of Texas Greeter Big Tex Was Once an East Texas Santa
Fair season is under way across East Texas and across the state. One fair that many are looking forward to attending is the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. There will be the usual rides and games and food. There will be the big game between Texas and Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl. We will also be greeted by Big Tex with his signature "Howdy y'all." What's cool about Big Tex is that his start begin in East Texas and he wasn't a cowboy.
10 Metal Bands Whose Third Album Is Their Best
Here are 10 metal bands whose third album is their best!. Back in June 2024, we looked at 10 metal bands whose second album is their best (thereby proving that the feared “sophomore slump” isn’t as common as you might think). While there were plenty of options to choose from, it’s probably even more common for groups to produce their magnum opus when it’s their third turn at bat.
Slipknot’s Clown Addresses Whether Band Might Have Reunited With Joey Jordison
Would Slipknot have eventually reunited with drummer Joey Jordison? The topic of the band's former drummer is not something they speak of often. But in reflecting on the group's history, percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan spoke of Jordison and whether or not the band might have gotten back together with the drummer at some point.
Strange But True: 5 Bizarre Occurrences That Happen in Texas
Everything's bigger in Texas, including its creepiest occurrences. Whether it's ghostly figures roaming roadways to strange lights in the night sky, Texas is no stranger to the unexplained. While some phenomena have gained popularity in the media, there are a few lesser-known happenings that'll make you scratch your head in wonder.
Does Liam Gallagher Still Think Noel Gallagher’s a ‘Potato’?
It appears to be nothing but love between Oasis' long-bickering Gallagher brothers these days. In fact, Liam Gallagher is no longer calling his brother Noel a "potato" on social media and even clapped back when a fan asked him if his sibling was still a spud. Liam, answering a wealth...
The Reason Linkin Park Didn’t Change Their Name for Their Return
There's a reason Linkin Park didn't change their band name for their return. Last week, the rockers made a massive comeback when they announced the additions of Emily Armstrong as their new co-vocalist and Colin Brittain as their new drummer alongside the return of Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell and Joe Hahn.
Mark Osegueda Reveals His Favorite Slayer Song to Play Live in Kerry King’s Band
What is Mark Osegueda's favorite Slayer song to play live? Now that the Death Angel frontman is front Kerry King's solo band, taking on some of Slayer's catalog is part of the equation and Osegueda shared with Full Metal Jackie his thoughts on playing Slayer material live. "Right now, my...
Texas Law: Kill a Parent in a DWI Crash & You’ll Pay Child Support
Well hello, Labor Day weekend. And hello, new Texas laws. While these could be made into a Fearless Fave Five Laws of Texas, there is only one that really catches my interest and attention. First off - if you are drinking alcohol, do not drive. And if you're going to drive, do not drink. Texas legislators have tightened down the law on driving while intoxicated, and it's going to cost you for years if you get caught.
Is Your Child’s Car Seat Safe? A Texas Guide to Avoiding Dangers
The week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, is National Child Passenger Safety Week. If you have young children and they ride in a vehicle with you, they must be properly buckled into their own child safety seat. In Texas, it's the law. Unfortunately, half of all car seats...
It’s The Shocking Friday the 13th Murder Unveiled In Wylie Texas
On Friday the 13th, 1980, one of the most horrific murders in Texas occurred in the tiny town of Wylie, just outside of Dallas. Candy Montgomery killed her best friend, Betty Gore, with an axe. Both women were married with children and were members of the same church, where they met in 1977.
What? Did You Know Some People in Texas Do THIS to Their Ground Beef?
Did you know that some people rinse their ground beef after cooking it? Others say doing this ruins the taste. I've personally never rinsed my ground beef after cooking it. However, I've had dinner at homes in the Tyler and Dallas, Texas areas where it seems part of their normal routine.
Can Police in Texas Legally Search Your Car Without a Warrant?
It's a question you may have wondered about at some point in your life: Can our Longview and Tyler, Texas Police Officers legally search your vehicle without a warrant in Texas?. Thankfully, I've never had this experience myself. But I know some dear people who have, at some point, found...
The 12 Weird Laws For Selling Or Buying Liquor In Texas
A lot has changed since I moved to East Texas more than 25 years ago. After putting down some roots in Tyler and meeting new people and going out, I would often meet up with friends at Chili's, On The Border, or TGI Friday's for drinks or head on over to Rick's, Sharkey's or Clicks, but in order to do that you had to be a 'member of the club' (restaurant) or carry a Texas issued Unicard to get a drink.
Texas Man Resists Rescue from Burning Tesla, Insists He’s Fine
It's not easy being a rescuer, or so one police officer with The Colony Police Department found out not too long ago. In the early hours of July 19, a car exiting the Sam Rayburn toll road "hit a barricade, flipped, and was wedged between walls separating northbound and southbound traffic" as reported by WFAA.
A Dangerous New Gang Nobody Has Heard of is Creeping into Texas
Two weeks ago, the name Tren De Aragua was completely foreign to most Americans. Today, the name of the violent Venezuelan gang is now known nationwide due to their recent takeover of an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado. And terrifyingly enough, officials say that they have seen large groups of Tren de Aragua making entry into the state of Texas via the corridor in El Paso.
Can You Still Use Old College Credits In Texas?
If you left college without earning a degree, it's not too late. Texas universities will probably let you pick up where you left off. Family matters, funding, a forced relocation ... things happen. If you decide to go back within a short time, it's usually not a problem to finish what you started. What about students that decide to return years, decades or multiple decades later? Can they still use past credits earned to bring it home? In Texas, yes. Maybe.
New Linkin Park Singer Emily Armstrong Issues Statement on Past Association With Danny Masterson
New Linkin Park singer Emily Armstrong has addressed her prior support and friendship with actor Danny Masterson in a new statement posted to her Instagram stories. Amid the excitement of Armstrong's announcement as the new co-vocalist of Linkin Park, there was some backlash on social media over her past association with now jailed actor Danny Masterson and the Church of Scientology.
Do You Actually Believe What AI Said About Abilene, Texas?
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has become a big part of our daily lives in more ways than we realize. From the time we wake up and check our smartphones, to how we shop online, get directions, watch movies, and listen to music, AI is quietly working in the background. It's not about robots or science fiction anymore. AI is here, making things easier, faster, and more personalized for us.
Linkin Park’s Brad Delson to Sit Out Upcoming Reunion Tour, Statement Issued
Linkin Park guitarist Brad Delson has confirmed that while he worked on the band's new music, he will not be taking part in their upcoming reunion tour dates. The guitarist was conspicuously missing from Thursday's (Sept. 5) global livestream event as the band took the stage with Mike Shinoda noting that Alex Feder was filling in for Delson. Feder will reportedly be the band's new touring guitarist.
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