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Olympic Gold Medalist to Open New Restaurant in Houston
We talk all the time about all the great food that is available in Texas. The variety is amazing, and it sounds like we are soon going to have another option for travelers in Houston. It’s always fun when we hear about a new restaurant, and this one is special...
Legal Speed Limits Going Down in Portions of the DFW Metroplex
Talking about following speed limits in Texas can be a bit of a touchy subject. Most follow the posted speed limit on any given road or highway. But there is that contingent of people who believe the speed limit law myths so much, they believe it to be fact. For instance, 5 miles over the speed limit is okay or the left lane has a different speed limit than the right lane. For DFW drivers, their speeding tickets are about to become more expensive as legal limits are about to go down in some areas.
Texas Cops Bust 3 Michigan Drivers With 10 Pounds Of Cocaine
Texas which is a key hub for drug trafficking due to its proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border, continues to face significant challenges in combatting the illegal drug trade. But that doesn't mean that law enforcement is giving up on the fight as folks from out of state are learning the hard way after the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office arrested 3 people in SEPERATE traffic stops on drug charges.
ALERT: Texas, Don’t Travel To These Parts Of Mexico Per National Order
A travel alert has been released by the United States, which all residents of Texas should pay attention to. Here's the details. Travel Advisory About Mexico Issued Following Crime Rate Increase. Per the US Department Of State - Bureau Of Consular Affairs, the notice was sent out due to two...
Here’s 10 of the Rudest Things I Witnessed in Texas Churches
Sunday mornings are set aside for a bunch of things. Bacon sizzling and the smell of coffee brewing, family get-togethers, and for most of us worship and going to church. Many Texas families that I know take their faith and worship seriously. Reverence is very important. I think most of us will agree there's a way you're supposed to act in church and there's a way you're not. Many of us were raised with mothers and grandmothers who would give us one good glare if we even thought of misbehaving. You'd have a hard time believing what still goes on during church nowadays.
David Gilmour Launches First Tour Since 2016: Photos, Set List
David Gilmour launched his 2024 solo tour with a performance at Circo Massimo in Rome, Italy on Friday night. Surrounded by the ancient ruins -- commonly known by its Latin name, Circus Maximus -- Gimour delivered material from throughout his incredible career. The show began with "5 A.M.," an instrumental tune released in 2015. From there, Gilmour launched into a pair of songs from his recently released fifth solo album, "Black Cat" and the title track, "Luck and Strange."
John Lodge Adds New Dates to ‘Days of Future Passed’ Tour
John Lodge has announced new tour dates for later this year in which he will perform the Moody Blues' classic 1967 album Days of Future Passed in its entirety. The band's bassist, singer and songwriter returned to the road this summer after having canceled tour dates at the start of 2024.
All-Star Lineups Announced for Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
An eclectic list of artists will join forces for performances at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The Hall previous teased many of the famous names who would appear at this year's event, but now they've given clarity on who will be performing, as well as which inductees they'll honor.
Pucker Up Texas: 3 Zodiac Signs That Make The Worst Kissers
Attention all Texans. Have you ever wondered why some kisses don’t feel quite right? Astrology might have an answer. According to a New York Post article, certain zodiac signs might not be the best at kissing. The good news is that with a little practice, anyone can improve. Let’s...
5 Texas Cities Top List of Most Polite Cities in the Country
Did you know that the Lone Star state has its very own motto? That's right, the motto of "Friendship" was adopted as the Texas state motto in February 1930. And boy, is Texas really showing that friendship really is a way of living out here. Over at Preply, which is...
The World’s First 3D-Printed Hotel Under Construction in Texas
Leave it to Marfa to give you another quirky reason to visit!. The world's first 3D-printed hotel and campground will be added to the existing hotel "El Cosmico", located on the outskirts of town. The plans include 43 new hotel units and 18 residential homes made from a 3D printer the size of a crane, layer by layer.
Tom Hamilton Announces Debut Show With New Band, Close Enemies
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton has announced his first show with a new band called Close Enemies, which will take place next month in Nashville. "Hey, I need to tell you something about a band I'm playing with called Close Enemies," Hamilton wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. "We have a bunch of good songs recorded. We're going to release one soon. Meanwhile, we're doing a show in Nashville on October 11 in Nashville at a place called Eastside Bowl. Please come!!"
TikTok Tread Has Texans Rinsing Ground Meat
Here comes another silly TikTok Trend, some people are starting to rinse their cooked ground beef, which may surprise you. Some say that by doing this, the flavor is ruined. What are your thoughts? I've never rinsed my cooked ground beef, and I wouldn't stay for supper if I witnessed someone doing so.
The Setlist From Metallica’s Final Show With Cliff Burton
On Sept. 26, 1986, Metallica unknowingly played their final concert with Cliff Burton, which featured a 17-song set with two encores. Tragically, the 24-year-old bass player died the very next day in a bus accident in Sweden during Metallica's Damage Inc. tour. The run was in support of Master of Puppets, the thrash pioneer's third album and first on major label Elektra.
How James Hetfield Still Channels the Spirit of Cliff Burton
Though bassist Cliff Burton died in 1986, Metallica frontman James Hetfield reveals that the late bassist still impacts the band creatively to this day. As part of the recent Metallica Podcast, a portion of an interview with Hetfield speaking about Cliff Burton was shared. In it, he spoke about how he continues to channel Burton when it comes time to make creative decisions in the band.
Mike Utley Remembers Bob Neuwirth: Interview
By 1974, singer-songwriter Bob Neuwirth had already appeared on the cover of his friend Bob Dylan's 1965 album Highway 61 Revisited (albeit only his lower half) and co-written one of the last tracks Janis Joplin ever recorded, "Mercedes Benz." In other words: he rubbed shoulders with a lot of high profile people.
This Huge Texas State Park Is Getting Even Bigger
Texas is loaded with state parks and one of the most popular ones in the lone star state is about to get quite a bit bigger. This particular park rocks ... literally and figuratively ... and is about to grow from its current 1,644 acres by another 630 acres according to the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife.
Top 25 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Members of All Time
On Oct. 11, 1975, an unknown John Belushi appeared on the very first Saturday Night Live sketch as a foreign man learning to speak English via the very unconventional phrase "I would like to feed your fingertips to the wolverines." Since the time, the venerable late night sketch show has...
Yikes! Watch Out For These 6 Highly Common Texas Scams
Criminals are getting pretty creative with scams on the internet. Sometimes, I have to phone a friend, Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Millionaire-Style, and ask for help to decide if I'm being scammed. It can be insanely tricky to detect, especially in the form of clever emails that contain highly personal information. They are often rather convincing, and I see how older folk who didn't grow up with the internet could easily fall into a trap. Shame on those nasty scammers!
Listen to Stevie Nicks’ New Song ‘The Lighthouse’
Stevie Nicks has released a brand new single titled "The Lighthouse," her first original song since 2020. You can listen to the track, which was co-written with Magnus Birgersson and Vincent Villuis and comes accompanied by a music video, below. Some of the song's lyrics come from a poem Nicks...
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