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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.
Here’s What’s So Different About Bob Dylan’s Outlaw Tour Sets
Bob Dylan is at it again, surprising (and sometimes confusing) audiences with his set lists. On Friday he performed at the first show of Willie Nelson's 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour, a trek that runs until September and also includes Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and various other artists. For the...
How Twitter AI Misunderstood Dave Grohl’s Taylor Swift Comment
Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok took a throwaway comment by Dave Grohl and nearly turned it into a cancel culture moment. The Foo Fighters leader joked about not wanting to fall foul of Taylor Swift during a show in London on Saturday (June 22). Grok – a new feature on X which attempts to generate commentary by analyzing posts on the platform – reported the light-hearted comment as a serious issue.
The Doobie Brothers Launch 2024 Summer Tour: Set List and Video
The Doobie Brothers began their summer tour on Sunday evening in Los Angeles. Though they've been off the road in the United States since late January, the Doobie Brothers were well-primed for this current trek after a series of shows played overseas this month opening for Eagles. Their 19-song set,...
Watch Wolfgang Van Halen and Mr. Bungle Cover VH’s ‘Loss of Control’
Wolfgang Van Halen dove back into his father’s catalog on Saturday, teaming up with Mr. Bungle at Graspop Metal Meeting to rip through Van Halen’s “Loss of Control.”. The Mammoth WVH bandleader handled lead guitar duties on the Women and Children First thrasher, as Mike Patton yelped and barked in the spirit of David Lee Roth. You can watch the performance below.
Are Ozzy Osbourne’s Rock Hall Hopes Causing TV Show Holdup?
The reality TV show following Ozzy Osbourne’s return to live in England has suffered a delay because he refuses to actually make the move, U.K. press reports said. The Osbournes: Home to Roost was announced by the BBC in 2022 after Ozzy and wife Sharon revealed plans to abandon their permanent resident status in L.A. and instead live in a customized mansion in Buckinghamshire. Filming began on the 10-part series last year.
‘Dress That Broke The Internet’ Groom Lands in Prison Following Murder Attempt
The groom from the night a dress with a confusing color went mega viral on social media has been sentenced to prison for attempting to murder his wife. What is commonly referred to as "The Dress That Broke The Internet" was seen as either white and gold or blue and black in a 2015 photo taken by a guest at the wedding of Keir and Grace Johnston.
Police Looking Into Why Child Was Discovered Alone In Texas Walmart
An unidentified young child was recently located alone in Wichita Falls, Texas Walmart alone. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by Texoma's Home Page, law enforcement was alerted to the spotting of a child an hour after a Walmart closed at 11 PM in Wichita Falls. The unidentified young boy was found to be walking around the store. Per the employees of the business, the child told them that he was in the shopping area with his mother.
Texas Lottery Confirms This Town of 6,000 Has A $1 Million Winner
Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot was worth $80 million. Nobody matched all six numbers, so the next drawing on Tuesday, June 25 will be worth approximately $97 million. You Don't Have to Match All Six Numbers to Win Millions. Anyone who matches five of the non-Mega Balls numbers still gets...
This Houston Area Store is One of the Luckiest in the State of Texas
If you are a person that believes that stores can be lucky for lottery tickets you might want to make a trip up to Rosenberg, Texas. Lucky Rudy's is considered one of the luckiest stores in Texas, and the numbers prove it. Oh yeah, this place has an epic lottery drive-thru.
Get Your Kids Hooked On Fishing In Lufkin
I see many people on social media in local Lufkin forums talking about needing things for kids to do. The problem is they are attacking the problem all wrong. They are thinking about things available in urban areas that aren't here. All those things in an urban area are made because there is no room in a large city to explore and be outdoors.
40 Years Ago: Aerosmith Launches Back in the Saddle Tour
When Aerosmith launched their Back in the Saddle Tour on June 22, 1984, they had to prove a lot of things to a lot of people. They needed to show fans and critics that after five years apart, their classic lineup — Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer — could still rock with the same dominating fury of their heyday as a new crop of bands vied for their crown. They also had to prove to the industry bigwigs who determined their future that they were a worthwhile investment capable of turning their career around, and not just a washed-up liability.
June 22 Rock History: Joni’s ‘Blue,’ Ozzy’s ‘Scream’ and More
On this day in rock history, there was an awful lot of excellent new music to dive into, plus some pretty historical happenings. Here's a rundown of rock history's biggest June 22 anniversaries:. June 22, 1971: Joni Mitchell Releases 'Blue'. Joni Mitchell released her hauntingly beautiful Blue in 1971, an...
Outlaw Tour Launches Without Willie Nelson: Set List, Video
The 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour launched without its leader Willie Nelson on Friday night in Alpharetta, Georgia, but the show went on featuring sets by Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and Celisse. In place of Nelson's own set, his son's band Lukas Nelson and the Family Band performed...
Buc-ee’s Tattoo Policy Isn’t Ready For This Art
If you have ever been to Buc-ee's one of the things that might stand out to you is the great pay. They are very transparent about how much they pay and plaster signs around the massive convenience store to entice you to work for them. If you are thinking about...
The 7 Weirdest Driving Laws in the State of Texas
We have found 7 of the strangest laws on the books in Texas regarding driving. By the way, don't even THINK about letting your camel run loose on the beach in Galveston, Texas, or riding your horse at a fast speed on a Texarkana, Texas sidewalk. Granted, those aren't about...
New Best Stop Cajun Market in Toledo Bend to Open on Monday, June 24
Authentic Cajun meats, including boudin and cracklins, will soon be available in Toledo Bend, as the new Best Stop location has announced its opening date. According to a post on Facebook, the latest Best Stop store will be open to customers this Monday, June 24. The store is located at...
Here’s How to Get Rid of Every Fire Ant in Your Texas Yard
Fire ants suck. From Austin, TX, and across the Lone Star State, they have zero redeeming qualities. Their stings are painful and they can be harmful to pets and livestock. After all the rain recently in East Texas, you know these little critters are around. Amdro reports that baiting ants...
McDonald’s Reveals What’s in New $5 Meal Deals Coming to Louisiana and Texas
McDonald's has unveiled its $5 meal deals to attract budget-conscious diners, set to debut in Louisiana and Texas locations this Tuesday (6/25). This announcement follows similar value meal introductions by fast food rivals Burger King and Wendy's, aiming to offer customers more affordable dining options amid rising food costs. The...
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