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Eccentric Billionaire Richard Lugner Dead at 91, Two Months After Marrying Sixth Wife
Richard Lugner has died. He was 91. The billionaire, known for his extravagant parties at the famous Vienna Opera Ball, passed away on Aug. 12 (Monday), reported Agence France-Presse. He reportedly had been dealing with multiple health problems recently. Austrian chancellor, Karl Nehammer, paid tribute to the entrepreneur on X...
Ian Hunter Announces Expanded Editions of Two ’70s Albums
Two of Ian Hunter's most popular solo albums will be reissued in expanded editions this fall. 1979's You're Never Alone With a Schizophrenic and 1981's Short Back N' Sides will be reissued in two-CD and -LP form on Oct. 25. Both will include an entire disc of early versions of songs from their respective albums, demos and outtakes.
Gift or Grief? Scammers Are Hacking Texans Through the Mail
We are all accustomed to getting random calls from bots, emails with sketchy links, and even text messages that are all geared towards trying to scam you out of your money or hack into your devices. When you are used to seeing scams like these, they are pretty easy to...
Warrant Guitarist Bemoans Fans’ Indifference to New Music
Warrant guitarist Joey Allen wishes fans were more excited by the band’s newer material. The rocker recently appeared on the On the Road to Rock With Clint Switzer podcast, where he discussed the reason Warrant doesn’t mix many new songs into their set. “The thing is when you've...
Blackpink’s Lisa Reflects on K-Pop Trainee Days: ‘Let Her Suffer’
Blackpink's Lisa, known for her rapping and dancing, reflected on what she would tell her younger self as a K-pop trainee in a new interview with Elle. Notably, Lisa became a trainee at just 13 years old before eventually joining the internationally successful girl group. "I’d say, 'Let her suffer,'"...
How Long Does a ‘Life Sentence’ Actually Last in Texas?
Rape, murder, kidnapping, and trafficking. These are all crimes that have led someone to get a ‘life sentence’ in the state of Texas. We’ve all heard the term ‘life sentence’ used before, but what does it really entail?. After committing a terrible crime and being...
5 Movies & TV Shows Casting In Lubbock, Texas
Are you looking to be in a movie or tv show? You are in luck there are 5 films looking for people like you here in Lubbock. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red-carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Lubbock’s 806 Marines is Holding a Fundraiser for Meat Lovers
Do you like meat? Do you appreciate our men and women proudly serving our country? Would you like to help them out? Well, have I got just the thing for you!. You may remember when we were doing 'Summer Splash' at Buffalo Springs Lake last month. During the event, we had our friends at 806 Marines out to join us as we helped them raise money for their charity work. Well, they contacted me again to help out with another fundraiser they're doing and of course I'm glad to help!
You Have To See This Custom Built Farm House For Sale Just Outside of Lubbock on 10 Acres of Land
Are you ready to ditch the city life, but don't want to be too far away from Lubbock? If so, this home in Shallowater might be perfect for you. This custom built farmhouse in Shallowater was built in 2020 and is now for sale at a reduced price. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is already a great size at 2,889 square feet, but if you feel like you need to add on, you will have plenty of room to add on to.
These are America’s Most Dangerous and Deadliest Jobs
We've all seen or heard of those signs that tell employees how many days it's been since an employee was injured on the job. It's all about promoting safety in the workplace. This is because there are those jobs that come with higher than normal risks for injury and even death.
Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Texas’ First Frost Dates of 2024
We are currently dealing with the hottest week of the year around Texas, but we know at some point, the hot weather will go away and one morning during the fall, it will feel quite frosty outside. Let's be honest, the first day of Fall 2024, is just over a...
‘National Beekeeping Day’ The Science Spectrum August 17th
I didn't even know 'National Honey Bee Day' was a think until I saw the following press release from the Science Spectrum... We are celebrating with an event all about bees! Join Science Spectrum and the Caprock Bee Keepers Association for an afternoon worth all the BUZZ! Enjoy Bee-themed activities and interactive live science demonstrations that will showcase the important roles bees have in our environment! Experience it all at Science Spectrum Honey Bee Day! You’ll want to BEE there!
Fall is Only Arriving On-Time for This Part of the Country
Whether these summer months are flying by for you or not, at least the majority of us love fall. Crisp air, cozy scarves, cute sweaters, beautiful foliage, pumpkin spiced everything, and warm apple cider. We're often used to a summer-like experience in September with temperatures often equaling July and August....
‘Pokemon’ Star Rachael Lillis Dead at 46
Pokémon star Rachael Lillis passed away on Aug. 10 at age 46. Lillis voiced many characters on the classic animated show but was primarily known for Misty and Jessie. Aside from Pokémon, Lillis lent her voice to hundreds of animated shows, movies and video games (including Winx Club) since her career began in the 1990s.
Should Texas Ban Bible-Based Education In Public Schools?
There are pushes across the U.S. for various bible-based education plans, as well as the displaying of the Ten Commandments. Before too many people get their feathers ruffled, here's a simple question, "How many times a day do you have to consult the bible when you're a work?" So far, I've seen nothing in the bible to help with spreadsheets, or miter-cuts in construction, or how to fill out a job application. There's nothing in there about dog grooming, space-travel, or how to paint. The bible does not prepare you to provide for you family.
Lubbock’s At’l Do Farms Announces Opening Date & Corn Maize Design
In Lubbock, one thing we all look forward to when it starts getting colder is going to At'l Do Farms Corn Maize. The farms has so much fun to do with the whole family. Things like a maze, pumpkin rides and picking out pumpkins, shooting the corn canyon and so much more.
Celine Dion Slams Trump Campaign’s ‘Unauthorized’ Use of ‘My Heart Will Go On’
Celine Dion is not amused by the Trump campaign's "unauthorized" use of her hit song "My Heart Will Go On." On Saturday (Aug. 10), Dion posted an official statement to her Twitter/X account. "Today, Celine Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of...
Major Change is Part of Costco’s Continued Membership-Sharing Crackdown
Have you ever grabbed food at the super cheap Costco food court? You just ordered and paid. However, if you're a Costco member, you now know that extra step of showing your Costco membership card has been part of the check-out process for a few months now. This was the...
El Paso School Makes History For Banning The Dumbest Thing Ever
A school in El Paso has taken it upon themselves to suck the joy out of every cool teenager's life by banning all-black clothing, claiming the color black is "associated with depression and mental health issues." Yes, that's right. They are banning black clothing. The metalhead and goth kids enrolled...
Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan Says Retirement Rumors Are ‘Rubbish’
Deep Purple has flirted with the idea of calling it quits before. But according to vocalist Ian Gillan, they're still running strong. Don't pay attention to the rumors you may have heard. "So far, so good," he quips early in the below conversation with UCR. You can apply that thought...
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