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Top 50 American Rock Albums
The Top 50 American Rock Albums, unsurprisingly, were made by some of the biggest artists in the history of popular music. As you will see in the below list, which the UCR staff chose, even after you remove the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and other rock giants, there's still much to love. You won't find many one-hit wonders here; almost every band, singer-songwriter and performer is a legendary act. That's why several of them check in with more than one record.
Watch Deep Purple’s Video for New Song ‘Lazy Sod’
Deep Purple has released a video for their new song "Lazy Sod," taken from the upcoming album =1. The follow-up to 2021’s covers collection Turning to Crime is their first with guitarist Simon McBride, who replaced Steve Morse two years ago. “Lazy Sod” is the third single from the LP, after “Portable Door” and “Pictures of You.”
Lady Leads Female Cops on Slow Motion Foot Chase in Texas
Texas Takedown: The Hilarious Slow Motion Foot Chase Led by a Woman. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded in Corpus Christie, Texas. We will be breaking down the action without any context whatsoever, so buckle up!. You Are Being Detained. As the video opens, a young...
Felony Arrests In Nacogdoches County June 22 – 28
There are currently 313 people in the Nacogdoches County Jail. Most of them are pretrial felons, who are innocent until proven guilty. This week there were 11 people arrested with felony charges. In Nacogdoches County, many people seem to think they can escape justice. Not appearing in court while out...
These Texas Girls, All Between 13 and 17 Years Old, Vanished Without a Trace in June
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in June, 14 families reported their teen girls missing in Texas.
Texas Husband Makes Over $1Million Eavesdropping Wife’s Work Calls
Back in February of this year, a Houston man made 1.76 million dollars because he overheard his work-from-home spouse talking business, and used that information to make over $1.7 million in an insider trading scheme, federal authorities said. As reported by cbsnews.com Tyler Loudon, 42, pleaded guilty to securities fraud...
Texas Has One of the Best Small-Town Downtowns in America
BASTROP, Texas (KPEL News) - Texas is home to many great cities and towns, big and small. It's a favorite getaway for a lot of folks and a permanent destination for even more who are looking for a new home. If you're looking for a place to visit or to...
Passerby Discovers Dead Body Near Road, Lufkin PD Investigating
Early this morning (7/2), Lufkin Police were called to the 100 block of Collins Street in north Lufkin. A passerby discovered a man's body in a grassy area beside the road. Investigators with Lufkin Police believe the deceased man had been there for several hours. The cause of death is currently unknown, and an autopsy has been ordered.
Texas Law, What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will?
While I don’t have a will set up myself yet, I know that it’s important for all people in Texas to get that done. Let’s be honest, no one wants to think or talk about dieing even though it’s going to happen to all of us. While we would love to never have to think about it, that is not the smart way of handling things. You have worked hard and you don’t just want those things going to the state of Texas. Wait, does the state of Texas get your stuff if you don’t have a will? Let’s investigate.
Forecasters Warn Texas, Do NOT Turn Your Back on Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl is a monster of a storm. It has already set a record for the earliest (in hurricane season) Category 5 Atlantic hurricane. As of Tuesday morning (7/2), Beryl has topped sustained winds of 160 mph. Jamaica Beware. There are many uncertainties about the strength and direction of Beryl...
This Fan Favorite is the Winner of Blue Bell’s The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament
It is always exciting news when Blue Bell announces either a brand new flavor or the return of a fan favorite flavor. Most of the time, a new flavor will be available for just a limited amount of time. Sometimes, one of those limited time flavors becomes a favorite for fans and they don't want to see it come off the shelves. Blue Bell knows this and put the return of one of those limited time flavors in your hands. After three days of intense voting, you picked a winner in the Blue Bell The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament.
Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
Is Surge Pricing Coming To A Buc-ee’s Near You?
Over the weekend I stopped at my local Buc-ee's and noticed something I hadn't seen before. Every item was set up with Digital Shelf Tags. These electronic shelf labels have been popping up at stores all over Texas. I've seen them in Best Buy, Walmart, and other big box stores.
Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Heart Postpones All Tour Dates Due to Ann Wilson’s Health Issues
Heart has postponed the remaining dates on their 2024 North American tour following concerns about Ann Wilson's ongoing health issues. The band canceled European tour dates in late May for what was then called a "time-sensitive but routine medical procedure." In a new statement, Wilson and Heart address the specifics...
Rock’s 40 Best Two-Band Careers
Few are the artists who find success in two rock groups. The prospect of starting over is likely quite daunting, particularly if your first band was a wild success. Oftentimes, those who become part of a well-regarded second act eventually end up back in the first one. Expectations come into...
UPDATE: I-10 in Lake Charles Reopened Following Warehouse Fire
(Lake Charles, Louisiana) - UPDATE (11:20am) - From the Louisiana State Police, the shelter in place has been lifted, I-10 is now open. A BioLab representative released an announcement regarding the incident including actions taken to ensure the safety of the residents of Lake Charles and surrounding areas - BioLab...
Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes Sell at Auction
Well, it's one for the money ... Elvis Presley's iconic blue suede shoes have sold at auction for $152,000, the top end of what auction house Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. had expected to fetch for the lot. The shoes were expected to command anywhere between $126,000 and $152,000 when...
America to Release Live LP Featuring George Martin as Conductor
America will release a new live album, America – Live From the Hollywood Bowl 1975, on Sept. 6, featuring conducting by George Martin. Recorded on Aug. 3, 1975, at the famous Los Angeles venue, the concert saw Martin directing a symphony orchestra behind the band. The never-before-heard tapes were recently restored and remastered for the upcoming release, which includes all 20 songs that were performed that evening.
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