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Townsquare Media Prepping For Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl is heading straight for the Crossroads and Port Lavaca. Hopefully, you are prepping for the Hurricane, and so are we at KIXS 108, Q92, KLUB Tejano, and Jack FM. Together, as a community, we are Townsquare Media. We will broadcast through the storm to keep you advised on...
Should We Be Concerned That Texas Is Reopening Old Prisons?
Bartlett, Texas is a small community of under 2,000 people, but its population is about to explode. The Bartlett Unit will soon reopen, with the capacity to hold 1,049 inmates. Add the folks that will move nearby to fill in jobs at the prison, and Bartlett grows over 50%. Quite the upswing.
Hurricane Warning Issued for Victoria,Bloomington and Coastal Areas
LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Victoria - Bloomington - Jackson Counties. WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 75 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Sunday evening until Monday afternoon. - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES...
Disney World Holding Auditions Open to Transgender Actors for New Show
Disney World explicitly stated that they are opening auditions to transgender actors to play the roles of Ariel and Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid. The Walt Disney Company is seeking the roles as part of their upcoming new Hollywood Studios stage show, "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure," which is replacing their previous "Voyage of the Little Mermaid" show which ran from 1992 to 2020.
Plan Now for Beryl as a Category One or Two Hurricane
Beryl has left the Yucatan Peninsula as a Tropical Storm. Still, after a few days in the Bay of Campeche and the Gulf of Mexico, it is expected to strengthen to a Category One or Two hurricane. While Beryl's exact trajectory and intensity remain uncertain, it is currently projected to...
Hurricane Watches Posted Along Texas Coast
Hurricane watches have been issued for much of the Texas Coast as Tropical Storm Beryl turns its sights on Texas after after making landfall in the Yucatán Peninsula. All residents in Texas should monitor the progress of Beryl. Here's where watches and warnings are in effect:. - Hurricane Watch:...
How Much Money Steve-O Made During Jackass’ First Season
Steve-O has become one of the most well known stunt performers, but you might be surprised by his income from the first season of the hit series Jackass. During a recent appearance on the X5 podcast, the stunt artist revealed exactly how much he made, as well as how he was paid per stunt rather than per episode.
Two Reasons Why Cars in Movies and TV Shows Don’t Have Headrests
Obviously movies and TV shows aren't always realistic, that's nothing new. Sometimes it's all about the action and intensity that keeps us on the edge of our seats or the comedic aspect that wouldn't work with society rules and laws of life. Then there's the production aspect and what realism...
Everything We Learned About Slipknot From Clown’s Q+A on Reddit
Here are the things we learned about Slipknot from Shawn "Clown" Crahan's Q+A on Reddit a few days ago. Clown made an appearance on the Slipknot Reddit page for an "Ask Me Anything" session last week, and he answered a bunch of questions — many in great detail. We compiled a list of everything we learned so that you don't have to scroll through all of the unanswered questions on the thread.
Can You Guess Which States Have Dry Counties and Why?
More than a million-and-a-half Americans live in a dry county. That's less than 1% of our population living in more than 80 counties around the United States according to the 24/7 Wallstreet website. Now, just because you can't buy alcohol anywhere within the borders of these counties doesn't mean you...
‘Summer House’ Star Lindsay Hubbard is Pregnant: ‘Universe Has a Bigger Plan’
The Summer House star announced via Instagram that she is pregnant with her first child. "Trigger Warning: This post contains more fireworks than the 4th of July! WE’RE PREGNANT!!!!!," the reality TV star captioned her post. "I truly believe the universe has a bigger plan and this is it!...
Woman Ends Friendship Over $20
A woman on Reddit is sharing why she decided to end one of her friendships over $20. "So I(20f) was invited out to hang out with my friend(19f) and her friends. The plans were pretty simple, drink, see a parade and watch some fireworks. Those plans however didn’t happen as we expected," she begins.
Beryl Taking Aim At The Crossroads and South Texas
According to the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, Hurricane Beryl, a Category 2 storm, has landed in the Yucatan Peninsula. It maintains a west-northwesterly track and is expected to enter the Southwest Gulf of Mexico this evening and then move northwestward. It is spread out, with landfall points extending...
Woman Wants Boyfriend to Pay His Half of the Rent: ‘He Pretty Much Lives With Me’
A woman is asking if she is wrong for wanting her boyfriend to pay his half of the rent after he deiced to live with her the majority of the time. "My bf and I are in university right now but we are working in an internship for the past year. We are paid the same amount as interns but he lives with his family and since I am studying in a different city from my family, I live alone," she begins her Reddit post.
Here’s What Taylor Swift Had to Say About Sabrina Carpenter’s Big Year
Taylor Swift is cheering on her friend Sabrina Carpenter. Taking to her Instagram on July 4, Carpenter shared that her upcoming Short 'n Sweet Tour has officially sold out and that her song "Espresso" has gone to No. 1 on pop radio. "And just like that you guys sold out...
Popular YouTuber Pretty Pastel Please Dead at 30
Popular YouTuber Pretty Pastel Please has died. She was 30. The news of her passing was announced in an Instagram post that was shared to her page on July 5. "We come to you today with a devastating announcement. It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that Alex, known to many as Pretty Pastel Please, has passed away. Her passing was sudden, unexpected and devastating to all who knew her," the post began.
Black Veil Brides’ Andy Biersack Steps In After His Name Is Used to Bully Other Musician, Gets Response
Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack has stepped in after reportedly seeing his name being used to bully up-and-coming emo artist TX2 on social media, reflecting on the backlash he suffered as a young musician. What Andy Biersack Said About His Name Being Used to Bully TX2. In a July...
10 Rock Bands That Were Once Considered Metal, But Aren’t Anymore
As a result of the ever-changing definitions of music genres, there are quite a few rock bands that were once considered metal, but aren't anymore. We've argued numerous times that heavy metal, as a genre, was "invented" when Black Sabbath released their self-titled debut album in 1970. But, there were several other rock groups making music that was heavier than anything people had ever heard around that time, too.
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