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Amazing Camping Dome Rental Available for Adventures in Texas
Texas can be whatever you want it to be. If you’re looking for a beach vacation with a stop into Buc-ee's you can make that happen. If you want to visit a bigger city for shopping, restaurants, and professional sports, you can do that too. But if you’re wanting to relax and get away from the stress of work and emails and meetings, you can find that in Texas, and that might be the most fun in my opinion.
Zombies Founder Rod Argent Retires From Touring After Stroke
Rod Argent, a founder and longtime keyboardist for the British Invasion band the Zombies, has announced his retirement from touring following a stroke. The group's management announced in a statement that said: "We are saddened to report that Rod Argent, founder, keyboardist and primary songwriter of the Zombies, has suffered a stroke. Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the U.K. and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife, Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding anniversary, before the stroke occurred.
Sammy Hagar Says He’s ‘Way Over’ PTSD From 2004 Van Halen Tour
As he prepares to pay tribute to his old band with this summer's Best of All Worlds Tour, Sammy Hagar says he's over the PTSD from the 2004 Van Halen reunion trek -- a nightmare experience that he documented in detail in his memoir Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock.
Phil Collins Announces ‘Both Sides’ 30th Anniversary Box Set
Phil Collins' fifth solo album, 1993's Both Sides, will get an expanded reissue in an upcoming 30th-anniversary edition. Included in the five-LP vinyl set Both Sides (All the Sides), which will be available on Sept. 20, will be a remastered version of the original album, early demo tracks, live songs and other rarities.
The Top 10 Rules Every Texan Needs to Remember When Traveling North
We Texans are proud folks, and why wouldn't we be? We've got everything we need right here. We've got sports and ranches, and we are the state where the No. 2 soda brand was invented. SPORTS:. We are home to the biggest brand in the NFL, your Dallas Cowboys, the...
Georgia-Pacific to Help with Beryl Relief Event in Corrigan
Many areas in East Texas are still without power due to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. Georgia-Pacific is partnering with Convoy of Hope to offer some relief to those affected by the storm. Convoy of Hope, a worldwide faith-based organization, partners with churches, civic organizations, and government agencies...
A Three-Way Argument Over Nirvana’s Smiley Face Logo Has Ended
A complicated years-long three-way lawsuit involving Nirvana's famous smiley face logo has now been quietly settled out of court. The band sued Marc Jacobs in 2018, claiming the fashion designer infringed on their copyright with a T-shirt from the so-called Bootleg Redux Grunge collection that mimicked the image. Instead of X'd out eyes, however, Jacob's shirt featured the letters M and J. The word "Nirvana" over the face was replaced by "Heaven" in a similar font.
ZZ Top’s New Bassist: ‘I’ll Never Be in the Band’
ZZ Top bassist Elwood Francis revealed he still can't wrap his head around being the replacement for Dusty Hill – even though he’s been in that role for three years. Francis was called up to stand in for a few shows in 2021 while Hill was expected to recover from illness. But the co-founder died a few weeks later, leaving the longtime band roadie in a position he still believes isn’t his own.
Mick Fleetwood Struggling Over Loss of Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood said he was missing the “mothership” of Fleetwood Mac, even though he knows it’s unlikely the band will return. Stevie Nicks appeared to have ruled out any future activity when she said there was no chance of her involvement after the death of Christine McVie.
Why David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ Was Rush-Released
In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy set an ambitious goal for America: send a human being to the moon and bring them back in one piece. "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth," he said during a joint session of Congress. The endeavor became known as Project Apollo.
Why Queen’s ‘Hammer to Fall’ Made Brian May Insecure
Brian May discussed his challenge to overcome insecurity when writing a song, using Queen’s “Hammer to Fall” as an example. The track, which appears on The Works, was a Top 40 hit in the U.S. and a Top 20 hit in the U.K. when it was released in 1984. The band performed it during their iconic Live Aid set the following year.
28 Texas Children Went Missing This June
Not only do we have children who are missing in Texas, we also have missing children who are found in Texas from other states. According to WRTV on July 9, 2024, a standoff occurrred in Pearsall, Texas. This small town positioned Southwest of San Antonio was at the center of the police action that involved three children from Indianapolis and their noncustodial parents.
Felony Arrests In Angelina County June 30 – July 6
This week the felony arrests in Angelina County include arrests made over the July 4th holiday. There are currently 265 inmates inside the Angelina County Jail in Texas. All of the people featured in the photos below are pretrial felons. They are listed with their name, age, and a description of their crimes.
East Texas Scores Big Winners on Texas Lottery Scratch Off Games
Over the past week, the biggest news in East Texas has been about Beryl. The tropical storm turned hurricane has been giving forecasters fits about where it might be headed. East Texas ended up drawing the short straw and bore the brunt of the storm with massive power outages that continue across much of the region. There was some good news for East Texas over the past week.
Two Major Grocers Announce Which 30 Louisiana and Texas Stores Will Be Sold Off in Merger Deal
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A major grocery chain merger that has been causing waves in the retail world is one step closer to reality as the two chains involved announce which stores will be sold off as part of the deal. Kroger and Albertsons, which have been working on...
Texas’ Tallest Waterfall Is Not Very Tall & We Don’t Want to Talk About It
Everything is indeed bigger in Texas, except for the waterfalls. Did you know that Angel Falls in Venezuela, with a height of 3,212 feet, is the highest in the world?. The tallest waterfall in Texas is a mere fraction of the height of Angel Falls, but, hey, you only gotta travel a little southeast of El Paso, TX to visit it and you still might not be able to get into see it.
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
VIDEO: Whataburger Lines Almost 2 Miles After Beryl in Houston
Massive Lines at Whataburger in Houston after Hurricane Beryl:. Hurricane Beryl has caused some major problems in the Houston area. Power is still out throughout the city which means dining options are limited. However there are some Whataburgers that are open and people are willing to wait. One video posted to TikTok states that the line was almost 2 miles.
Bruce Kulick Wouldn’t Have Rejoined Kiss as the Spaceman
Bruce Kulick reflected on his departure from Kiss in a new Guitar World interview and said he was fine with not being invited back into the fold in the early 2000s, as the conditions of his return would have invalidated his tenure with the band. Kulick played in Kiss from...
Sammy Hagar Adds Fifth Band Member to 2024 Van Halen Focused Tour
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony had already assembled one hell of a band for this summer's Best of All Worlds tour, which will celebrate their decade-long run together in Van Halen. In addition to their Circle partner Jason Bonham on drums, the duo recruited guitar wizard Joe Satriani - another...
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