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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.
Pop Smoke Murder Trial Delayed
On Friday (June 21), Rolling Stone reported that Pop Smoke's alleged killer Corey Walker will receive a new trial date after plea deal negotiations fell apart. Jury selection was set to begin this week, but if a plea deal can't be agreed upon, it will now begin on Aug. 6.
See How Texas Cracks Down With These 4 Big Sting Operations
Texas has always been a hotspot for some pretty bold and big-scale law enforcement operations. These sting operations usually target illegal activities ranging from drug trafficking to human smuggling. I came across an article from the Texas Tribune about how these operations work. They're also expensive with billions of dollars...
Joe Budden Claims Partial Responsibility for Taking Drake Down
Joe Budden says he's partially responsible for taking down Drake along with Kendrick Lamar and Pusha T. Joe Budden Claims Partial Responsibility for Taking Down Drake. On Sunday (June 23), Budden hooped on X Spaces to address his past feud with Drake, and said he was instrumental in bringing about the downfall of Drizzy, along with K-Dot and King Push.
Sparks Fly as Dallas Driver Keeps Driving Damaged SUV
A Dallas driver refused to pull over after damaging their SUV. If you drive around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex you’re guaranteed to see something crazy. Road rage is rampant and wrecks are common thanks to the heavy traffic conditions drivers have to endure. And since it’s 2024, the craziness...
Snoop Dogg’s Upcoming 2024 Olympics Content Will Be Must-See TV
Snoop Dogg is arguably the most famous rapper on the planet and the hip-hop icon will get a chance to show his sport-loving side on a world stage when he joins NBC's coverage team coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics next month. This will be Snoop's second time teaming up...
Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
BE ALERT: Here’s Why Texans Say Billionaire Elon Musk Is Destroying The State
Billionaire Elon Musk has been a fan favorite here in the great state of Texas for the last couple of years. The businessman and investor who is known for his roles in space company, SpaceX and automotive company, Tesla Inc., has hundreds and thousands of Texans employed. Not only did Elon Musk give Texans employment, but his impressive healthcare benefits, convenient transportation back and forth from work, and employee pay easily made him very popular here in the great state. According to Reform Austin, that could all change very soon.
2024 XXL Freshmen Read Mean Comments – BigXthaPlug, 4batz, Lay Bankz and More Fire Back at the Haters
The 2024 XXL Freshman Class has already shown they're not like us. 4batz, That Mexican OT, BigXThaPlug, Lay Bankz, Maiya The Don, BossMan Dlow, Cash Cobain, ScarLip, Hunxho, Skilla Baby and Rich Amiri are all standing tall as rap's next great batch of artists. Unfortunately, with such great power comes great trolling, and luckily these rising rap superstars know how to roll with the punches. As an annual part of the Freshman rollout, these 11 artists address their critics on camera as part of XXL’s Mean Comments.
Beware Texas, Those Aren’t Birds’ Nests Now Filling Your Trees
Was walking through my Temple, Texas neighborhood the other day while admiring the numerous varieties of oak trees that line the street, and noticed large clumps of leaves and other mostly organic materials wedged into the various limb confluences. The big balls had a very eerie vibe, and resembled the type of thing you see cluttered into dying or dead trees you might find out front of a haunted house.
Fans Think Yungeen Ace Hints at Being Involved in Foolio’s Murder on New Diss Track ‘Do It’
Fans think Yungeen Ace is hinting that he was involved in Foolio's murder on his new diss track "Do It." Yungeen Ace Drops New Diss Track "Do It" On Sunday night (June 23), Yungeen Ace dropped a new song called "Do It." The track premiered hours after news broke that Ace's longtime rival Foolio had been shot and killed outside a Holiday Inn in Tampa, Fla. Foolio was celebrating his 26th birthday at the time. Fans noted that Ace's "Do It" music video portrayed a similar scenario to how Foolio was reportedly killed.
Ty Dolla Sign Gives Another Update on Vultures 2
Ty Dolla $ign has provided another update for the upcoming Vultures 2 album with Ye. After striking gold with their chart-topping album Vultures 1 back in February, Ye and Ty have kept fans waiting with bated breath on the sequel. On June 24, Billboard published their latest cover story article profiling Ty. He gives the latest update on the elusive follow-up project.
2024 XXL Freshman Class Revealed
Summer is always a good marker to take a look back at what’s been going on over the last 365 days in hip-hop. Who’s hot, who’s not, which songs have been captivating the culture, and what trends are taking over the game. Reflecting on the state of hip-hop in all its various aspects also helps pinpoint which rising rappers are out here bodying the competition. XXL takes stock of this when looking at which artists may be the right fit for the Freshman Class.
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
Funkmaster Flex Questions Whether Drake and Kendrick Lamar Beef was a Lyrical Battle or Marketing Strategy
Funkmaster Flex questions whether the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef was a lyrical battle or a marketing strategy. Funkmaster Flex Questions Kendrick Lamar and Drake Beef. On Thursday (June 20), Funk Flex hopped on X, formerly known as Twitter a day after Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out - Ken & Friends Concert. Instead of celebrating the show, Flex questioned the point of K-Dot and Drizzy's feud to begin with.
Video Shows Young Chop in Intense Fight With His Cellmate in Jail
Video of Young Chop getting into an intense fistfight with his cellmate in jail has surfaced online. On Sunday (June 23), footage of Young Chop fighting his cellmate at the Gwinnett County Jail, where the Chicago producer has been serving a sentence for the past two years, surfaced online. In the wild video, which can be seen below, correctional officers are responding to a disturbance in Chop's cell. When the officer arrives, Chop and his cellmate are in a tense standoff.
This Is Why New Road Tubes Keep Appearing Across Texas
Every once in a while you notice certain seasons occurring in Texas that are not just meteorological like with our current summer and hurricane season. Just like you can expect bluebonnets to kick off the wildflower season and pass the baton to Indian paintbrushes and blankets, the mild winters also hand off what version of construction season the Lone Star State is perpetually experiencing.
Podcaster Bobbi Althoff Pulls Up to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video Shoot
Popular podcaster Bobbi Althoff pulled up to Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" video shoot in Compton, Calif. over the weekend. On June 22, Kendrick Lamar filmed the video for his Drake diss song "Not Like Us," two days after his epic The Pop Out - Ken & Friends concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Several celebrities were in attendance, including Bobbi Althoff, who was spotted on set. Video captured of Bobbi below shows her surrounded by a large group of people including rapper YG.
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
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