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Here’s 10 of the Rudest Things Seen in Abilene Churches
Sunday mornings are set aside for a bunch of things. Bacon sizzling and the smell of coffee brewing, family get-togethers, and for most of us worship and going to church. Many Abilene families that I know take their faith and worship seriously. Reverence is very important. I think most of us will agree there's a way you're supposed to act in church and there's a way you're not. Many of us were raised with mothers and grandmothers who would give us one good glare if we even thought of misbehaving. You'd have a hard time believing what still goes on during church nowadays.
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
Worst Fireworks Show Ever? Texas Residents Sound Off On Fourth Of July Fail
The Fourth of July has come and gone as millions witnessed fireworks across this great nation. However, one community in the Lone Star State was left a little baffled and underwhelmed when a fire broke out at a fireworks show. The WesTex Connect fireworks show was scheduled the day before...
Willie Nelson is All Smiles As He Returns to the Road After Illness [Photo]
Willie Nelson returned to the stage of his traveling Outlaw Music Festival on Sunday night (July 7), playing his second show since returning to the stage after a bout of illness. The 91-year-old country legend has missed eight Outlaw Music Festival dates over the past month due to unspecified health...
Jelly Roll Plans + Executes Epic Day Date For His Wife [Watch]
Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo, have quite the love for one another. Their love story is as original as a fingerprint and heart-filling to watch. When you've been with someone for as long as Jelly and Bunnie, it can be challenging to think of unique date ideas to keep the spark alive. But Jelly Roll planned out a fun adventure for his wife when they had some down town.
Mary Martin, Veteran Manager Who Championed Keith Urban, Dead at 85
Mary Martin, a longtime artist manager and A&R executive in the country, folk and rock & roll formats, has died, according to a statement posted to social media by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. She was 85 years old. Martin played a pivotal role in the careers...
Luke Combs’ Son’s Birthday Cake is a Country Kid’s Dream [Photo]
Looks like Luke Combs and his wife Nicole have a bona fide country boy on their hands. The couple's oldest son, Tex, turned two years old last month, and the family celebrated with a birthday cake fit for any budding little farmer. It was decorated in John Deere green icing, and embellished with mini crop patches, ears of corn and a toy front end loader.
Jelly Roll’s Wife Claps Back at ‘Gross’ Comments About Their IVF Journey
Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie Xo, is standing up against hateful comments about the couple's journey towards having a baby. Specifically, Bunnie takes issue with fans who've had negative things to say about their decision to pursue surrogacy. She shared a screenshot of a Facebook comment from a user who opined that "carrying the child is so much more of the natural experience of motherhood."
Miranda Lambert Meets a Mini-Me At Her Minnesota Show [Watch]
Miranda Lambert stopped her Friday night show (July 5) to meet an adorable young fan who just so happens to share her name. During a performance in Hinckley, Minn., Lambert spotted a young girl who was repping her signature style -- complete with cowboy hat and fringed denim jacket -- and pulled her up onstage to say hello.
WWE Champ John Cena Stuns Fans With Shocking Live Retirement Announcement
On Saturday night's (July 7) WWE Money in the Bank Event in Toronto, John Cena took center ring and made a surprising announcement to the thousands in attendance. John Cena Leaves Fans Stunned After Shocking Announcement. As the Money in the Bank Pay Per View Event was just beginning tonight,...
Kid Seen Dangling from Ride at Six Flags Over Texas is Hoax
A very scary moment captured on video at Six Flags Over Texas. The video that was posted to many social platforms including X, shows a child dangling from the Superman ride. The ride is an impressive 325 feet in the air. The question then becomes, it this a real incident? WFAA reached out to Six Flags Over Texas and received the following statement.
Here are the 5 Texas Cities with the Most Car Accidents
Texas has some of the longest roads in America. Which means there are plenty of opportunities for accidents. The top five Texas cities with the most driving accidents in 2023, according to, Wagoner Law Firm and DriveSafe Online®, are:. 1. Houston. Houston's bustling roads saw a whopping 65,931...
Olivia Newton-John’s Stunning $25 Million Malibu Estate For Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]
Olivia Newton-John's former Malibu estate is for sale, and pictures show a stunning luxury property. The late country and pop superstar's 7-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, 7,000-square-foot California mansion also once belonged to actress Sally Field, according to Fox Business. The spectacular property sits on just over three acres of densely wooded land, creating a lush haven that the official listing calls "a sanctuary unlike any home you have ever seen."
A Day of Peachy Fun: Parker County Peach Festival 2024 in Texas
Any true Texan who has a cooking grandma will love this fun event that brings back grandma memories. If you like peaches and peach cobbler will love attending this peachy event. On Saturday, July 13th, 2024, head on over to Parker County for their annual Peach Festival in Weatherford, Texas.
Celebrate Zippity Zoo Day: It’s Abilene Zoo’s 58th Birthday
Come and celebrate the Abilene Zoo's 58th birthday! Yes, you heard right, the Abilene Zoo is 58 years old. The actual birthday is July 3rd, marking the day in 1966 when the zoo opened its doors at its current location, 2070 Zoo Lane in Abilene. This is a historic site where the original Abilene Airport was first situated.
These Are The Nine Items Raising Your Electric Bill In Texas
The state of Texas is in the midst of a very hot summer. With temperatures hitting nearly 100 degrees most days, many people are attempting to stay cool. This is in turn strains the state's power grid and causes one thing we hate the most. That item we don't like is none other than power bill price increases.
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
‘Redneck Woman’ Singer Gretchen Wilson Finds a Buyer for Stunning Tennessee Home — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has found a buyer for her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, and the new owner will be getting a "little slice of Heaven," according to the listing. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot house for sale for $625,000 on May 31, and the luxurious home received multiple offers immediately after going on the market.
Country Artists Who Have Sung the National Anthem
For more than a century, "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been played or sung before sporting events across the nation. And while numerous singers both acclaimed and unknown have taken on this heralded song, country artists seem to do it best. It's no surprise the Super Bowl has selected a singer...
Little League Team In Texas Disqualified For Unknown Reason
A Little League team from Tarrant County, Texas is currently searching for answers after they were ruled out of the tournament for a unspecified reason. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Tarrant County Team's Great Season Derailed. As reported by NBC DFW, the team's season was one...
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