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The Decline of Pay Phones in Every State
There were over 2.1 million pay phones in the U.S. at their peak in 1999, but now the technology is mostly relegated to nostalgia. Few wall-mounted pay phones linger in strip malls, and the silver and blue phone booths are mostly gone from the busy streets they once dotted in many parts of the U.S. Pay phones have become so rare that the FCC stopped requiring audits of them in 2018.
There May Be Hope For This Suffering National Restaurant Chain After All
Remember how we all shed a tear over the uncertain future of cheddar bay biscuits at Red Lobster last month?. There is now hope the seafood chain might not be hit as hard as initially thought by its recent bankruptcy filing. How Red Lobster Ended Up Filing For Bankruptcy. Rumblings...
ERCOT Now Warning Texas Be Prepared For Rolling Blackouts
During summer last year ERCOT was practically begging Texas residents to conserve power any way they could possibly think of to keep energy consumption at a manageable level to prevent electrical loss from gripping the entire state. ERCOT is the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and even though we have not technically hit the first day of summer yet, Texas has once again likely gained another half of a million plus new residents and therefore consumers of electricity than we had last year.
Darius Rucker Reveals Surprising Fact About Hootie and the Blowfish From Back in the Day (Exclusive)
Darius Rucker's band, Hootie and the Blowfish, had a legendary run back in the '90s. Their album, Cracked Rear View, is one of the highest selling albums in the world, to this day. I recently spoke with the "Wagon Wheel" singer, on Taste of Country Nights with Evan Paul On...
Join the Fun at the 2024 Fort Griffin Fandangle in Albany!
The 85th Annual Fort Griffin Fandangle in Albany is taking place from June 21st through June 30th. The Fandangle is a community production that brings together the people in and around Albany to tell the true story and history of the life and times of Fort Griffin. The Fandangle is...
Check Out Grapevine’s Dino Adventure: Weekend Fun for the Family!
Summer is here, and so are the dinosaurs! I love this event, it's the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau's "All Tracks Lead to Grapevine." This prehistoric adventure, running from June 3rd to July 31st, promises to be a hit with visitors of all ages. Imagine stepping back a million years...
Carrie Underwood Releases Statement After House Fire
Carrie Underwood confirmed many of the details being reported about a fire near their house on Sunday night (June 16). The singer's team shared a statement with Taste of Country that assures fans that no person or pet was harmed. At 9:42PM, fire crews were called to the home Underwood...
Catalytic Converter Thieves Target These 10 Vehicles The Most
Catalytic converter theft is on the rise, with the bad guys targeting certain vehicles more than others. Thieves are after this auto part because it contains precious metals such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. These metals are valuable to scrap metal dealers. In recent years, the theft of catalytic converters has become a nice gig for criminals. The cost of replacing a stolen converter is estimated to range from $1,000 to $3,000.
These Legendary Celebrities Have Crafted Unique Alcohol Brands In Texas
Here in Texas, we have some of the biggest, most legendary, artists of all time from George Strait to ZZ Top to Post Malone. And because we Texans like our booze, it should be no surprise that these celebrities have stamped their name on some of the best that the Lone Star State offers.
What To Do If You Find An Opossum In Your Yard In Amarillo, Texas
I'm not a fan of opossums. Their superpower is their terrifyingly ugly features. They aren't aggressive and don't carry rabies, but their looks are enough to make me have a total existential crisis. Recently, I had a run with an opossum and I learned a few helpful tips for dealing with them.
Carrie Underwood’s Nashville Home Catches Fire
Carrie Underwood and her family are safe after a fire that started in the family’s garage set flames to their home. According to WKRN, the Williamson County Fire Rescue was called to the superstar’s Pinewood Road home Sunday night (June 16th). The flames erupted around 9:40 PM. Due...
Here’s 8 Surefire Ways You Can Tick Off A Texan
With exception of a couple radio jobs in other states, I've always lived in Texas. Born and raised in the Panhandle, I'm proud to be a Texan. The Lone Star State has its own swagger and its own style. People from other states just don't get it. Their assumptions can really get aggravating, especially to a native Texan.
Cole Swindell Shares How He Honored Late Father at His Wedding
When Cole Swindell walked down the aisle last week and married Courtney Little, there was one major person who was missing — his father. On Father's Day, the country singer shared on social media that he made sure his dad was a part of his big day by symbolically reserving him a seat.
Luke Combs Crashes Dude Perfect ‘Dad Stereotypes’ Video [WATCH]
Luke Combs fires off a few well-known "Dad-isms" during a cameo in Dude Perfect's latest video. The video is titled "Dad Stereotypes." It dropped on Saturday and has over 2.5 million views so far. The video was timed to coincide with Father's Day (June 16). Combs also released a dad-centric...
George Strait Breaks Record Held Since 1977
George Strait had thousands flocking to College Station, Texas, to attend the largest ticketed concert in United States history. The last time this was accomplish was by the Grateful Dead when they performed in front of 107,019 people at Raceway Park in New Jersey in 1977. On Saturday (June 15)...
‘Everlasting Love’ Songwriter Buzz Cason Dies
Buzz Cason's biggest hit was "Everlasting Love" but the singer, songwriter and "Father of Nashville Rock" notched hits for several rock and country stars during a 60-year career. The 84-year-old died on Sunday (June 16). James E. "Buzz" Cason was founder of Nashville's first rock band the Casuals before perusing...
Walmart Admits Failure and Shuts Down All Health Centers
Walmart has been a staple in both the grocery and household items sector of retail for decades. In 2019, they tried to expand into the healthcare business, but they have now backed down. Walmart recently announced it will close all of its Walmart Health clinics across the country, a quite...
Walmart Employee Punished For Saving Kids From Car Fire
We always want to commend people that do heroic things, and we see plenty of those types of things happen in Amarillo on a daily basis. You would imagine most everyone else would want to give someone a pat on the back for doing such a thing. Well, we just...
STAAR Results Show Texas Students Lag Behind In Math
According to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests, math scores--particularly algebra--have not fully recovered since taking a gap year during the pandemic. When Texas students were assessed this year on whether they have a good grasp and "met grade level", or were up to standards, only...
Beautiful Japanese Gardens You Can Visit Around Texas
If you have ever wanted to experience the Zen of a Japanese garden but can’t afford to travel outside of Texas to do so, there are a few great options in the Lone Star State. Three gardens in particular caught my eye, and they are each located in a...
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