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Needing Your Lawn Mowed in Texas? Here’s a Bigger, Better, and Interesting Alternative
You've got to love Texas. It's a vast state. Inside this vast state is a lot of land that gets overgrown. Just look at Amarillo and Lubbock, land as far as the eye can see, further south the more tree-dense land in New Braunfels, and the rest of Hill Country.
Palo Duro Canyon Becomes the Latest Victim of Technology
We are really lucky to have Palo Duro Canyon pretty much in our backyard. We have the beauty within a short drive. We can camp, bike, and hike. We can take the family out to see the Musical Drama Texas. Palo Duro Canyon is only second to the Grand Canyon...
You Can Swim With Sharks At This Texas Attraction
Have you ever wanted to swim with sharks or do a cage dive? When you think about where you can do this activity, you would normally think about Hawaii or Australia maybe? When we were in Hawaii we tried to do a shark dive but it was not available in Maui, you could only do it in Honolulu. You can now cage dive here in Texas.
Local Artists Unite For Healing For Hawley Benefit In Texas To Help Tornado Victims
Folks in Hawley Texas are still cleaning up from the tornado that touched down on Thursday, May 2nd during a round of dangerous thunderstorms rolling across the state. Several families experienced severe damage to their property, some losing everything. Several professional storm chasers captured the tornado, including Mike Olbinski who...
Examining The Final Words Of Texas Death Row Inmates
Texas is notorious for the active use of the death penalty, executing 262 inmates since 1982. But have you ever been curious about what these death row inmates' final words were before they took their last breath? Keep reading to see their chilling final words. As appalling as that may...
Waffle Restaurant in Texas is Gonna Make You Drool
Like most people living in Texas I love to eat, it doesn’t matter what the food is because I’ll try just about anything. Especially when there is hot sauce or if it’s deep fried. But we are fortunate to have so many fantastic restaurant options available to us across Texas. We have everything from delicious BBQ to amazing Mexican food and enough dessert options to go around. But as I was on social media recently, I saw pictures of a restaurant in Texas that I wasn’t familiar with, and I started drooling immediately.
How Toby Keith’s Multi-Millions in Investments Took Him From Musician to Mogul
Country music fans know Toby Keith for his patriotic anthems, love songs, and borderline comedic redneck songs, but he was also a formidable businessman and entrepreneur, earning him Forbes notoriety as a "500 Million Dollar Man." The "I Wanna Talk About Me" singer invested in and started many businesses, including...
Kelly Clarkson, Terri Clark + the Wild Text Exchange That Led to a Stunning New Collaboration
Of the eight collaborators on Terri Clark's new album, Kelly Clarkson is most surprising. It turns out the '90s and '00s hitmaker was pretty shocked about it, too, and maybe a little confused. Clark actually did want to approach Clarkson about recording with her, but hadn't moved on it yet...
Is It Legal For a Texas Store To Detain You to Check Your Bags?
Self-checkout stands have overrun grocery stores, and it's lead to an uptick in stores posting employees are exits to check customer receipts. But can a store employee in Texas legally detain you?. Last week I stopped by Walmart Marketplace on my way home after work. It's a store I frequent...
America’s First Official F5 Tornado Happened In Texas
Few Texans can describe, first-hand, the devastation that the Waco tornado wreaked on that fateful day over 70 years ago. The year is 1953. Polio vaccines were about to be introduced to the public as they see on T.V. that across the pond, England crowns the young Elizabeth II as Queen following the tragic loss of her father, King George VI.
Austin, Texas Airport To Stop Parking Reservations Until August 10th
Air travel can be stressful for many in the state of Texas. But why would it be stressful for someone to get on an airplane to go somewhere you ask? There's plenty of reasons. Security could be taking too long, which is a prime example isn't it?. Others include people...
Top 10 High Paying Jobs in Abilene for High School Graduates
With high school graduation ceremonies happening across West Texas, many new graduates are on the hunt for jobs that can kickstart their careers with good pay. Today's Gen Z job seekers are not just looking for any job; they're aiming for roles that offer career growth and substantial earnings. A...
Breaking Bad: One Of The Biggest Drug Busts In Texas History
It sounds like something you'd see in a crime thriller movie, One of the biggest drug busts in Texas History, centered around an unsuspecting 18-wheeler in Denton County. This isn't your everyday bust, this one is jaw-dropping. According to a news article from WFAA, it all started on a typical...
The Top-10 Dog Names in Texas and the Breeds That Fit Them Best
Here in the Lone Star State, our dogs are more than just man's best friend. We consider them our companions, co-workers, and essential helpers in rounding up livestock. They are our protectors, safeguarding other farm animals, and they keep us company whether we're on the farm, ranch, or wherever life takes us.
From Afar to Texas Star: The State’s Most Iconic Restaurant Wasn’t Born Here
You know that burger joint you can find in nearly every town in Texas? The hub affectionately known as the "Texas Stop Sign"? That place renowned for its chocolate-dipped ice cream cones and other frozen treats?. A longtime landmark in the Lone Star, Dairy Queen once had over a thousand...
Shaboozey’s Album is So Much Deeper Than Just Getting ‘Tipsy’
Shaboozey dominated the internet with his viral hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," but his album is far deeper than just a bunch of beer-drinking and line-dancing songs. The singer — who offers a blend of hip-hop and Americana — put his heart on his sleeve in several songs off his new album Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going, which arrived today (May 31).
See Inside Country Stars’ Most Iconic Homes — No. 5 Is Epic! [Pictures]
Country stars have the finances to live in style, and many do exactly that. Fans have seen inside the biggest, craziest and most expensive country singers' homes, but there are some celebrity homes that are almost as iconic as their famous owners. The most iconic houses in country music include...
How McDonald’s Once Opened a Confusing Restaurant-Themed Hotel
McDonald's attempt to enter the hotel industry wasn't exactly super-sized. The fast food juggernaut was looking to expand its offerings by opening a pair of themed hotels in 2001. They would close less than two years later. Inside The McDonald's Golden Arch Hotel. The Golden Arch Hotel concept launched with...
From Grill To Plate: Texans Share Their BBQ Masterpieces With Pride
Texans are passionate about creating excellent BBQ and take a ton of pride in making these mouth-watering creations. From perfectly cooked brisket and steaks to perfectly smoked sausage and chicken, BBQ is not just a food, it's a way of life in Texas. So, it's natural that we like to show off our best grub.
Take The Family To Stay In This Amazing Texas Tree House
I know many of you are starting to plan your river trips, here is an awesome place to stay. Haven't you always dreamed of staying in a treehouse? Of course, having no trees here in West Texas makes it hard. I would always see kids playing and having sleepovers in their treehouses and I always wanted to play in one. Now that dream is possible and I don't have to go far.
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