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Major Crash and Scattered Debris Close I-10 West in Louisiana
UPDATE: The interstate was opened to traffic later Sunday afternoon after the scene was cleaned up and safe for travel. Louisiana State Police and other agencies are working on a major crash on Sunday morning, June 30, 2024, on I-10. According to State Police, the crash happened on Interstate 10...
Willie Nelson’s 10 Best Rock Covers and Collaborations
He may be synonymous with country, but you’d have to be high to say Willie Nelson doesn’t know a thing or two about rock 'n' roll. The Texas icon, older than the genre itself, built a career off the back of his own legendary country songbook as well as a knack for turning songs of all genres into something fitting his unique vocal phrasing and guitar picking. With a body of work as long and prolific as his, it’s no surprise he’s taken on his share of classic rock favorites and even rubbed elbows with some of the most enduring artists in the genre. Here are 10 of our favorites.
Texas Summers Bring Out Snakes! Here’s What To Do If You Are Bitten!
Summer is officially here and one of the main critters you should keep an eye out for is snakes. Now that the weather is getting warmer the cold-blooded snakes will be coming out to warm up. You never know where one may be sunbathing to warm up or just hanging around looking for something to eat. Be careful in your garages, plant pots, and piles of grass any place like this where one can hide.
How Concerned Should Texas be About Hurricane Beryl?
Two Important Things to Know About Hurricane Beryl. It's way out in there in the Atlantic Ocean. If it does hold together and stays on its predicted path, it's not expected to make it near the Gulf of Mexico until the weekend following the Fourth of July. Most hurricane models...
Blackie Lawless to W.A.S.P. Backing Track Critics: ‘Don’t Go’
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has been honest about using backing tracks in the band's concerts. Still, questions have persisted -- with some even suggesting that the group isn't performing live at all. "Well, if they’re crazy enough to believe it, that’s their business," he tells UCR. "But if they genuinely...
How Bruce Springsteen Learned to Love Arenas for His 1984 Tour
For nearly the entirety of his career as a performing and touring musician, Bruce Springsteen had had an issue with taking his show to bigger venues. His reluctance was well known, and he had historically been slow to make such moves, even as the number of people who wanted to see him grew.
11 of the Most Bizarre and Unusual Texas Historical Markers
There are over 16,000 historical markers across Texas. These include the Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks(RTHL), subject markers, and Historic Texas Cemetery marker programs. The Texas Historical Commission's marker program has been around for over six decades. Properties that are judged to be historically and architecturally significant are considered. The Texas...
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Live Like A President In The Dallas White House For Sale For $40 Million
While Two Candidates Hit The Campaign Trail To Move Back Into The White House In D.C., The Owners Of This White House In Texas Are Moving Out. The first presidential debate was held this week and while we all try to process that, we came across a very interesting home once occupied by a former president that is back on the market after a few short years.
It’s Real, An Ice Cream Themed Rental In Waco, Texas
Air conditioners are constantly running in Tyler, Texas as well as Dallas, Athens, Lufkin, Houston, and Longview just to keep area homes and businesses as comfortable as they can in the sweltering East Texas heat and humidity. We're just now beginning to experience the heat of the summer and we're...
Texas Most Wanted: It’s Almost Been Two Years, Where’s Brandon Wayne Hogan?
Texas law enforcement as always looking for individuals who are on the run. One of these individuals is none other than Brandon Wayne Hogan. Where is he?. Per FOX 44, Hogan was on a work crew in September of 2022 when he fled:. Coryell County Sheriffs Office Public Information Officer,...
Do You Know The 9 Richest Musicians in Texas?
We all know that there have been some amazing and extremely talented musicians that have come from Texas. We are talking about serious legends but back in the day they certainly didn’t may musicians the enormous amounts of money that people are making now. Which got me thinking about who are currently the richest musicians in Texas?
Get These Items Out of Your Car Immediately Because of the Texas Heat
The preheating stage of summer is just about done in East Texas. We know that those daily highs of 100 plus degrees will become the norm. We know it's coming, we know how it feels, but yet we still have to remind everyone of the dangers of our summer heat. I'm going to write about the obvious no people or pets in your car. But, there are also some other things that should never be left in your car in Texas because they could be ruined or turn downright dangerous in this heat.
No Texas Road Rage Here, Just Two Men Playing Rock, Paper, Scissors During Traffic Jam
When driving in the big city in Texas, traffic jams are a given. It's frustrating and most people just get impatient and become idiots behind the wheel. That's where someone's traffic rage will show and we could see some fisticuffs while stopped. We see it all the time on social media nowadays. Too bad cooler heads couldn't prevail when the frustration of a traffic jam get to us. Surprisingly, that happened in Houston of all places and lightened the mood of both of these men during some jammed up traffic.
Don Henley Sues to Get Back Disputed Eagles Lyric Sheets
Don Henley wants his stuff back. He's filed suit asking for the return of handwritten '70s-era Eagles lyrics that were the subject of a recent criminal trial. "These 100 pages of personal lyric sheets belong to Mr. Henley and his family, and he has never authorized defendants or anyone else to peddle them for profit," attorney Daniel Petrocelli said in an official statement.
Rock’s 20 Best Four-Single Runs
There are plenty of artists out there who have made a very good living after releasing just one hit single. But as Norman Greenbaum or Dexys Midnight Runners can tell you, it's pretty hard to string together two, three or especially four. Many of the artists below have track records...
Why Pete Townshend Never Liked the ‘Quadrophenia’ Movie
Pete Townshend says he’d never been happy with the 1979 movie version of Quadrophenia. The Who guitarist explained that was one of the reasons why he’d developed a ballet version of the storyline, which was first exposed via the 1973 album. “I was never happy with the film,”...
This Medium-Sized Texas City Leads the U.S. in a Tragic Category
Odessa, Texas is ranked as the 35th most populous city in the Lone Star State. A population of just over 115,000 puts Odessa slightly ahead of Beaumont, New Braunfels, and Tyler. Several things may immediately come to mind when you think about Odessa. Its location in the Permian Basin makes...
Phil X Struggled With Impostor Syndrome After Joining Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X discussed his struggle with impostor syndrome after replacing Richie Sambora in the band. The Canadian guitarist, once a member of Triumph, stood in for Sambora for a few shows in 2011. Jon Bon Jovi called him back when Sambora suddenly quit the band two years later. X has been in place ever since, becoming an official member in 2016.
How To Beat The ’20-Degree’ Rule In Texas
Living in Texas is a constant battle against the elements. It gets way too hot here in the Lone Star State. We are about to hit a long stretch of 100-degree days. Those wild high temperatures can leave you searching for a way to get cool. What Is The '20-Degree'...
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