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Become an Instant Millionaire With Any of These 27 Texas Lottery Scratch Offs
Me and a coworker were talking recently about what seven figure money number we'd be comfortable having in our bank account. My answer was $2.5 million. I could buy a house and a good car for my fiancé and me, about $500,000 for those. We could pay for our wedding and have a nice honeymoon, about $50,000 for those. That's my Lindale math working there but I think those numbers are reasonable. Everything else would sit in the bank to take care of everything else.
Why Ingrid Andress Had Been MIA Before Disastrous National Anthem
Ingrid Andress told her fans that she had been struggling both personally and professionally in the year leading up to her disastrous rendition of the National Anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night (July 15). Why Is Ingrid Andress Going Viral?. Andress delivered a weak, off-pitch...
Bruce Springsteen Has Zach Bryan to Thank for This Career First
Bruce Springsteen has found his way onto the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the first time in his lengthy career, and he has none other than Zach Bryan to thank for it. The legendary rocker is featured on Bryan's song "Sandpaper," which debuted at No. 26 on the list — a first for the music veteran who has been putting songs on various charts for nearly 50 years.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Who Is Ingrid Andress + Why Was Her National Anthem So Unusual?
"Who is Ingrid Andress" is a very popular Google search after the 32-year-old country singer's performance of the National Anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday (July 16). The short answer: Andress is a three-time Grammy nominated singer with a pair of Top 5 country hits. The long...
Ingrid Andress’ First Performance After Time Away Didn’t Go Well [Watch]
Country fans know Ingrid Andress for her hit song “More Hearts Than Mine," but her introduction to a more varied audience at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby makes her memorable for other reasons. Andress had the honor of singing the National Anthem on Monday night (July 16), and...
90 School Districts in Texas Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
This is a topic that has been trending for the past year. School districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!. Other districts...
Kane Brown Issues a Challenge to Jason Aldean: Will Aldean Accept? [Exclusive]
Kane Brown is a busy man as of late. Now the father of three kids and a country music superstar, it's hard to believe he finds time to do anything else. But, rest assured, Brown does have some time to golf. Kane Brown Issues a Challenge to Jason Aldean: Will...
Ingrid Andress’ National Anthem Performance In Texas Called ‘One Of The Worst’ Renditions Ever
Last night, the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star break began and the MLB homerun derby took place. Eight major league baseball players from different teams competed for the title of home run derby champion. The home run derby and the All-Star game which takes place tonight is being held in...
Big Changes Coming To All Olive Garden Locations In Texas
We all love going out to eat. Sometimes with the hustle and bustle of work, kids, and everyday chores, it is impossible to get home and make dinner so we may opt for dining out or ordering food to go. The other side of the coin however is that it...
Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’ Comes To Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Food Network came to Southwest Louisiana to film an episode of its popular reality show, 'The Great Food Truck Race,' featuring star chef and host Tyler Florence. This cooking competition, which started in 2010, comprised of six to nine teams to test their staying power in the challenging food truck industry.
Trump Chooses ‘Former Critic’ as Running Mate in Upcoming Election
After months of speculation and just days after an attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump has formerly announced his pick for vice president. Trump has named Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate for November's Presidential election. The announcement came earlier today while Trump officially became the Republican party's nominee.
Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
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