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Texas Rocks The Road Trip Rankings
According to WalletHub's latest ranking, the best state for a summer road trip is none other than The Great State of Texas! Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to pack up the car, grab some snacks, and hit the open road. Whether you're looking for stunning scenery, affordable adventures, or safe travels, I'm gonna break it down for ya. So, let's dive into why Texas is the ultimate road trip destination and explore other top states that offer unforgettable summer adventures.
Texas Hit Hardest With New Hooters Restaurant Closures In America
From an economic, growth, and employment perspective, Texas is pretty much the best a state can possibly imagine to do at the moment in the entire United States, but even the Lone Star State has not been able to keep well established and powerfully branded legacy restaurants afloat through the worst inflation we have experienced in 40 years.
July 2024 New Music Releases
2024 has been littered with highly anticipated projects. Things don't stop in the month of July, which is headlined by albums from Ice Spice, Mustard and Denzel Curry. The Ice Spice buzz has been building since her breakout single "Munch (Feelin U)" went viral in 2022. With multiple top 10 singles, Taylor Swift collabs and Grammy nominations now under her belt, the Bronx, N.Y. rapper is ready to share her debut solo album Y2K with the world. First announced back in January, the project comes in at 10 songs and features the previously released singles "Think U the Sh*t (Fart)," "Gimmie a Light" and "Phat Butt." The LP will arrive on July 26.
Here’s a Rundown of All the Rap Beefs in 2024
2024 has been one wild year in hip-hop. Rap has had its resurgence on the charts following a major lull in 2023, but 2024 will surely be remembered as the year beef. In almost fitting fashion, Eminem and Benzino were two of the first rappers to get it poppin' in 2024, in the newest iteration of a throwback beef from the early 2000s. Em threw the first lyrical punch on the track "Doomsday Pt. 2." He would go on to ignore Benzino's follow-up diss tracks "Vulturius" and "Rap Elvis." What year is this again?
Monolith-Like Mirror Cabins Are The Perfect Place to Reflect
Ever seen a mirror cabin? Neither have we until we stumbled upon these incredible forest dwellings. According to Bolt Farm Treehouse, it's basically a cabin in the woods with "floor-to-ceiling walls of mirrored glass allow you to be one with nature, while maintaining your privacy (you can't see inside during daylight and there are blackout curtains for the evening)."
Texas Media Company Demonstrates Amazing New Technology
When reality meets art: Inside Merit Street Entertainment's volume studio in Dallas. The Dallas, Texas-based media company that produces Dr. Phil Primetime has some pretty cool technology that you might associate more with Star Wars. The Volume. Merit Street Entertainment is doing things that are hard to imagine. It's called...
Why People Are Putting This Classic Toy on Their Bird Feeders
Some people are going back to their childhoods for a creative solution for a common problem that plagues bird feeders. Gardeners and lawn care aficionados are finding each other like never before thanks to helpful (and sometimes quirky social media groups. The Punk Rock Gardening and Bird Watching Facebook group, for example, boasts a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
How to Deal With the Surge in Scorpions in Texas
No, I'm not talking about the classic, and iconic, rock band- Scorpions; I'm talking about the predatory arachnids that are super scary looking and their sting can really hurt!. If you live in Texas, then you already know, scorpions can totally ruin your day, but we know that scorpions in...
Boosie BadAzz Cuts Off Ankle Monitor in Celebratory Video As He Awaits to Hear if His Federal Charges Are Dismissed
Boosie BadAzz cut off his ankle monitor in a celebratory video as he awaits to see if his federal charges are getting dropped. On Tuesday (June 25), a video shared by Boosie's friend on Instagram showed the rapper dramatically removing his ankle monitor before jumping into a pool. Cheers can be heard from all around Boosie as he dives in, likely meaning the rapper invited some friends over for a pool party.
This Is The Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet In Texas
There's so many restaurants in the state of Texas aren't there?. From BBQ to Italian, you have a lot to consider if you're hungry in the Lone Star State. Suffice to say, one will find something to eat eventually. But sometimes, that choice is harder than one might expect. Maybe...
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2: Every Episode 2 Easter Egg
We spotted over 100 Easter egg, little details, and hidden Game of Thrones secrets you might have missed on the Season 2 Episode 2 of House of the Dragon. In our latest video we’ll break it all down for you. We’ll explain the symbolic meaning of the model’s destruction,...
Rubi Rose Announces She’s Single Following Short-Lived Relationship With Comedian Druski
Rubi Rose and comedian Druski are apparently a thing of the past after the rapper revealed she is single and ready to mingle. On June 22, Rubi ran into blogger ramboistalking who asked the Kentucky rapper what her favorite love song is. Rubi gave a surprising response in the video that was shared on social media, which can be seen below.
Iranian Rapper Who Was Sentenced to Death for Protesting His Government Has Sentence Overturned – Report
Popular Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi will no longer be sentenced to die for protesting his government after Iran's supreme court reportedly overturned the ruling. On June 21, Toomaj Salehi's attorney Amir Raesian announced the update in the case via statements on X, formerly known as Twitter. "As expected, the Supreme...
‘Wild Wild West’ Is Way Weirder Than You Remember
The only reason Wild Wild West isn’t known around the world as the movie where Will Smith showed his balls on camera is because no one saw Wild Wild West in the first place. Surely if Wild Wild West had been a sizable hit instead of one of the most notorious flops of the last 50 years, this scene would be extremely famous. Instead, the online discussion of this unexpected moment is mostly limited to a collection of obscure Twitter threads and Reddit pages like “How is Will Smith's Butt/Testicles/Penis on display in a PG13 movie?”
Bride-to-Be Wants to Photoshop Herself Into Sister’s Wedding Photos for This Tragic Reason
A woman on Reddit was confused and torn when her bride-to-be sister asked if she could Photoshop herself into the woman's own wedding photos. "I got married about sic years ago (I’ve since divorced and am engaged again). Our mom died five years ago, shortly after my wedding. At my wedding six years ago, the photographer took a photo of my mom fastening a necklace around my neck," the woman wrote.
Texas Lottery Confirms This Town of 6,000 Has A $1 Million Winner
Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot was worth $80 million. Nobody matched all six numbers, so the next drawing on Tuesday, June 25 will be worth approximately $97 million. You Don't Have to Match All Six Numbers to Win Millions. Anyone who matches five of the non-Mega Balls numbers still gets...
This Is What Texas City You Should Live In Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Have you ever wondered what Texas things would suit particular zodiac signs? Occasionally, I find myself wondering. Like what type of Texas food would pair best with each sign; where the signs would like to vacation in Texas; what each sign wouldn't like about the Lone Star State; and all kinds of other things.
Get a Ticket Via Text Without a Traffic Stop in This Texas Town
Imagine getting a text that has a speeding ticket attached. This is something that has been happening for almost two years. A police department in the San Antonio area (WINDCREST) was one of the first areas in the nation to try out this new program. Trusted Driver is a web-based program where drivers can avoid seeing a police officer face-to-face, and instead get a ticket via text message. The reason the program is being rolled out is brilliant.
Go Glamping In Texas In These Awesome Teepees Along Geronimo Creek
If you didn't know by now, Texas is home to many unique AirBnbs and VRBOs offering a variety of amenities and customized fun for your summer adventures. But have you ever been glamping in the Lone Star State? Keep reading to check out one of the coolest places to do just that.
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