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Four Easy, Everyday Items You May Not Be Replacing as Much as You Should
You know how our pillows start yellowing? You can be the cleanest person and it will still happen. It's from sweat, hair products, lotions, and natural oils from your skin. The yellowing is an obvious sign that we can only put off for so long before we need to hit Target, Home Goods, or Amazon and buy new ones.
America’s Dirtiest Lakes Exposed and Texas Has Three In The Top 10
When it comes to cooling off in Texas during the brutal summer heat, millions of people will flock to pools, lakes, and other watering holes. But, according to a recent report, some of our swimming holes are not necessarily the cleanest on the planet as Texas has three lakes that are tops in America when it comes to the dirtiest.
This Cryptid Was Real, Meet The Monster Named After Godzilla
I have enjoyed covering "Texas Cryptids" and just to prove a point, I have one legendary creature from Georgia that turned out to be real!. So what are "Cryptids", well in layman's terms, they are creatures that some people believe exist, even though there is no concrete evidence. The "King Of The Cryptids" would be Bigfoot, with the Loch Ness Monster probably coming in at number two. That's just the big *stars* of the cryptid world though; there are plenty of claimed-creatures out there.
Why JD Vance Did an Interview With Kacey Musgraves in 2017
Former President Donald Trump made headlines on July 15 (Monday), after he chose Ohio Sen. JD Vance to be his running mate on the 2024 Republican White House Ticket. Prior to his political career, Vance wrote the New York Times bestselling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, which was adapted into a 2020 Netflix film starring Glenn Close and Amy Adams.
Tenacious D Face Backlash Over Controversial Trump Comments at Australian Show
Tenacious D have faced a wave of backlash from fans and government officials following Kyle Gass' controversial onstage remarks at an Australian show, wishing for a successful assassination of U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump. One Australian Senator has called for Immigration Minister Andrew Giles to "revoke [Tenacious D's] visas and...
Hotels Accused of Price Gouging During Ruidoso Wildfires
We were happy to report that the village of Ruidoso is finally allowing tourists to return. Not happy just for the tourists, but that Ruidoso survived (for the most part). With the immediate emergency over, the New Mexico Attorney General has pledged to look into allegations that some New Mexico hotels and motels were “price-gouging” evacuees.
Will More Hurricanes Hit Texas This Year?
An active Hurricane season may get even more active and Texas isn't out of the woods when it comes to storms this season. If predictions are correct, this year's Hurricane season is about to get even more active and that means Texas and the Gulf Coast could see more storms.
Islander’s Mikey Carvajal Gets Real About Artists Who Don’t Write Their Own Songs
A few weeks after releasing their latest album, Grammy Nominated, Islander frontman Mikey Carvajal joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate the new music, unpack the record's title and share some thoughts on the state of music today. "The album title came from my brother," Carvajal told host Chuck Armstrong. Carvajal's brother,...
If You Want a ‘Healthy’ Hamburger, This Texas Burger Chain Tops the List
Whataburger is a Texas icon with a Top 5 burger always available to sink your teeth into. Having said that, eating a hamburger all the time would not be the healthiest option for any East Texan. So no, a hamburger cannot be healthy. But what if I told you that Whataburger came in at the top of a list for being the healthiest hamburger of any chain in the country? They did but that doesn't mean that their hamburger is necessarily good for you.
Not Just Chips and Soda: Unique DFW Airport Vending Machines
If you live in Texas and often take flights to other parts of the country, then you are likely familiar with the DFW airport. It is a major hub that you either fly directly out of, or you connect through there from a smaller Texas airport. It is a rather...
Love Cookies ‘N Cream & Cheesecake? Blue Bell Has Your New Flavor
Blue Bell Ice Cream has just released its newest flavor. It's called Cookies ‘n Cream Cheesecake Ice Cream. This latest creation from the Little Creamery in Brenham, Texas is a rich, cheesecake ice cream blended with chocolate cookie-crusted cheesecake pieces and chocolate crème-filled cookies. It's available at your grocers as of today (July 11)
Hurricane Rainfall Brings More Horseflies to Texas
Buckle up, Texas, because we are about to move on to the second plague following Hurricane Beryl. That's right. HORSEFLIES. If you, somehow, are unfamiliar with these bundles of joy, horseflies are not your average fly. What are horseflies?. horseflies are much bigger than common flies, growing up to an...
Delta Is Legal, So Why Are Texas Companies Still Testing For Weed?
While cannabis remains illegal in Texas, "diet weed" is plentiful, easy to access and legal. Delta products available in smoke shops come in a variety of forms including smokable plants that strikingly resemble "real" weed, vapor products, waxes, resins, and edibles like candy bars, gummies, and even chips. And even...
BEWARE: DEADLY Virus Has Invaded Texas And Is Spreading Rapidly
Texas is way too familiar with mosquito season each year. As Texans we are all aware by April, these vicious mosquitoes will make their way into the great state and be an annoying pet for at least the next six months. THE STATE OF TEXAS IS UNDER A DEADLY ATTACK!
Bills too High? Follow These Tips to Lower Your AC Bill in Texas
The Texas heat is like no other, and locals are getting sick of blasting the air conditioning all day every day. The cool air and keeping your home at a reasonable temperature is great, but the bill that gets racked up in the summer months is a hard pill to swallow.
How Whataburger App Became Texas Power Outage Tracker
Benjamin Franklin was credited for discovering electricity in 1752 with his famous kite experiment. And now only 272 years later, if your power is out, and you want answers, all you have to do is open your Whataburger app. I'm not sure Ben would've seen that coming. Here's the backstory:...
Simply Grab a Cup and a Coin for This Food Safety Life Hack
Power outages happen when they happen, whether we're out of town or at work, even while winding down and binging a good television series. If we're home then we know when and how long our fridge and freezer are off while our food sits there helplessly. If you're traveling or...
Ammo Vending Machine Coming To A Texas Grocery Store Near You
Texas is known for its love of all things Second Amendment. The Lone Star State takes gun ownership very seriously. It makes sense, then, that Texas would be one of the states to see the installation of new ammunition vending machines in grocery stores. You can now snag a loaf, some Ramen, and a box of shells.
Who Is J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s VP Pick?
Donald Trump announced that he had chosen Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance to be his running mate on the 2024 Republican White House Ticket. "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance," Trump posted via Truth Social on July 15 (Monday).
Do Mosquitos Bite You More if You’ve Been Drinking?
Apparently mosquitoes love a good party, too. This most dangerous, deadly animal on earth for humans enjoys alcohol. Yes, they're the bane of our summer existence, and even more so when adult beverages are involved. We all have that friend that can hang outside with us and rarely get bitten...
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