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Video From Texas Shows How Even The Fish Have State Pride
Those who live in the state of Texas feel much pride living here. From what the state brings to nation, to the individuals who make the Lone Star State what it is, there's a lot to be proud of. For example, when somebody is wearing a cowboy hat, you immediately think Texas right? But that's just one of the many things of course.
This Is The Number One Best Hotel Pool In Texas
Every day, many new people visit the state of Texas. The variety of reasons is endless. Some could be visiting family, or they could visiting the area for a job interview. Whatever the reason, somebody will potentially see the Lone Star State for the first time. But when somebody makes...
Meteorologist’s Encounter with Venomous Black Widow in Tyler, Texas
Be on the lookout for black widows as we get closer to the official first day of summer here near Tyler, Texas. There's a chance you may see more of them than usual due to the large amount of rain we've had, along with temperatures creeping up. As a kid,...
Rick Wills on Foreigner’s Long Hall Wait: ‘What Did We Do Wrong?’
Former Foreigner bassist Rick Wills has expressed confusion regarding the band’s long wait to get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Foreigner will finally be inducted later this year, but they’ve been eligible for the Hall since 2003. During a conversation with Sirius XM’s Eddie Trunk, Wills admitted it was frustrating seeing his band constantly get overlooked.
Befuddled Dads Stumped by Stroller in Unbelievable Viral Video
A popular video showing three dads' seemingly never-ending struggle to collapse a stroller has some questioning its legitimacy. Legit or not, it is absolutely hilarious. Jordon Flom is the father of a daughter and infant triplet sons. He also knows how to create relatable parenting content for any Mom or Dad who has felt the struggle of living life while trying to care for small humans.
Fireworks Survival Guide For Dogs In Texas
It's great to have fireworks available at different times of the year, whether for patriotic or celebratory purposes. Since the Fourth of July is just a few weeks away, people will be loading up on fireworks. It's about handling fireworks safely as humans and taking proactive steps to keep our...
Movie Popcorn Bucket Mania: 2024’s Wildest Designs
Ordering popcorn at the movie theater has gotten a lot more interesting - and much more expensive - in recent years. As movie studios and theaters scramble to generate more income in the face of declining box office revenue, they've turned to merchandising. The simple paper buckets of the past have been upstaged by highly detailed plastic and tin works of art featuring characters or props from Hollywood's latest blockbusters. They can sell for anywhere from $10 to $25 dollars, creating an irresistible new revenue opportunity for the struggling industry.
Deep East Texas Students Excel at State UIL Academic Meet
When you hear the words UIL State Tournaments, what first comes to mind?. Many will be drawn to athletic competitions such as football, basketball, track, baseball, or softball. Student-athletes sacrifice many long hours of work to compete at a high level in sports. Unfortunately, students who compete at UIL Academic...
Mike Campbell Finds His Voice on New Dirty Knobs LP: Interview
Mike Campbell has been making records since the '70s, most famously as a member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. "I'm grateful that I was part of that whole experience," Campbell recently told UCR, speaking to his Heartbreaker days. It's been a full decade since the band released their last album, 2014's Hypnotic Eye, and six and a half years since Petty's passing, which effectively ended the Heartbreakers.
Foreigner and Styx Launch 2024 Summer Tour: Video and Set Lists
Styx, Foreigner and John Waite kicked off their Renegades & Juke Box Heroes tour Tuesday night at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can see the complete set list for all three acts, as well as fan-shot video of Styx and Foreigner below. John Waite opened the show...
How Did Your Favorite Lufkin Restaurant Do In Their Latest Health Inspection?
Doing some research before you go out and eat in Angelina County is a great idea. The Angelina County and Cities Health District is out there making sure that the places that prepare our food are suitable to work in and eat from. Keeping restaurants clean and local citizens who...
Tommy Shaw: Styx Is ‘Powerless’ Regarding Rock Hall Consideration
Tommy Shaw admits his band Styx is frustratingly helpless when it comes to consideration for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “We’re really powerless over it,” the rocker noted during a recent conversation with Billboard. “We don’t have any influence whatsoever. So to be anticipating it or be disappointed that we’re not in there… I don’t even know who the people are who judge (the Rock Hall), so I can’t really say much about it.”
7 Awful Grilling Habits You Should Stop Before You Ruin Your Next Cookout
Listen, just keep moving right along with your internet research if you want to have the worst party ever at your place thanks to your skills on the grill. If you do want to have the kind of cookout that will have guests thinking of you as the "Grill Guy," keep reading to find out the hard truth about some common grilling myths.
Iggy Pop Revives Stooges Classics at First 2024 Gig: Video, Set List
Iggy Pop dusted off some Stooges classics during his first performance of 2024. The gig took place Saturday, June 8 at the No Values festival in Pomona, California. With a backing band that featured Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner and the Armed’s Uriah Hickney (among others), Pop rocked through material from throughout his legendary career. While the set list included some of Pop’s beloved solo tunes – like “Lust for Life” and “The Passenger” – much of his performance was made up of material from his former group, the Stooges.
Major Retail Store Blames Squishmallows for ‘Disappointing’ Sales
How could something so adorable and so squishy create so many problems?. The CEO of a major discount retail chain is pointing fingers at Squishmallows while blaming the plush toys for lower-than-expected profits. When Did Squishmallows Become Popular?. If you've somehow missed Squishmallows seeming being sold in every retail store,...
Def Leppard Offers Snippet of New Song ‘Just Like ’73’
Def Leppard are giving fans a sneak peek at their upcoming single “Just Like ‘73.”. “Light up the fuel. Just Like 73. Hotline Now Open,” declares a message from the band on social media (Def Leppard, it should be noted, didn't form until '76). The post is accompanied by a pair of phone numbers – one for the U.S., another for the U.K. Fans who call the hotline are greeted with a recorded message, followed by a short snippet of “Just Like ‘73.”
Sammy Hagar Returns to a Changed Van Halen: 2004 Set List Flashback
The Van Halen that Sammy Hagar left in 1996 wasn't the same as the one he returned to in 2004. On June 11, 2004 Hagar and his former bandmates reunited onstage for the first time in nearly nine years. Since the singer fired or was quit - depending on who you believe - on Father's Day 1996, Van Halen had endured some difficult times.
Styx and Foreigner Announce Tour Companion Live Album
As Styx and Foreigner's Renegades & Juke Box Heroes summer tour gets underway on Tuesday, the bands have announced a new tour companion LP of the same name. The eight-track release contains live versions of some of the groups' best-known songs. The picture disc and limited-edition individually numbered silver vinyl will be available exclusively at tour stops and select retail starting July 12.
10 Bible Scriptures About Dad Just in Time for Father’s Day
With Father's Day just around the corner on June 16th, 2024, my heart is filled with memories of my late father and the invaluable lessons he taught me about life, love, and living fully. Losing my dad back in 2007 was tough, but these scriptures have been a source of...
Nick Lowe Reveals First New LP in Over a Decade, ‘Indoor Safari’
Nick Lowe has announced his first new album in over a decade, titled Indoor Safari. It will be released on Sept. 13. The 12-track LP features a mixture of new originals, signature deep-cut covers and refitted versions of songs that were originally released as one-off singles. Los Straitjackets serve as Lowe's backing band, which consists of guitarists Eddie Angel and Greg Townson, bassist Pete Curry and drummer Chris Sprague.
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