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5 Fascinating “Secret” Facts About Texas You May Not Know
When you think of Texas, you may picture great food, stellar sunsets, or the Alamo. However, truth be told, the Lone Star State is full of lesser-known facts that remain generally unknown by the greater public. I was checking out Only In Your State and came across some crazy quirky...
Are Lie Detector Tests Legal in the Lone Star State?
If you've ever wondered whether or not lie detectors are legal in Texas, you're not alone. It's a topic that pops up in discussions about job applications, legal proceedings, or even TV shows. According to an article from MC Criminal Law, I learned quickly that these tests are generally not...
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...
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...
Could Jelly Roll Be Planning a Performance at WWE SummerSlam?
Jelly Roll is once again set to be a part of a WWE Universe event. Two of the singer's songs will be the theme songs for this year's WWE SummerSlam, according to a social media announcement from Paul Michael Levesque, aka Triple H — a retired pro wrestler and the WWE's Chief Content Officer.
You Would Never Guess This Is The Safest City In Texas
I recently shared with you the most dangerous city in Texas so it's only fair that I share with you the safest city in Texas. You would probably never have assumed that a small town would have been listed as the most dangerous city, just like you could probably assume the safest city is a small town. You would be right! The safest town in Texas is a place that I have never even heard of. There are so many suburbs of Dallas/Fort Worth so it's not a surprise that you and I may not have heard of it. The safest city in Texas is Trophy Club.
Quinn Alexander’s Fun New Book: From Texas Radio to Writing
Quinn Alexander, a former Director of Content and beloved on-air radio personality at Townsquare Media in San Angelo has embarked on an exciting new journey. Known for his dynamic presence on the airwaves, Quinn has now turned his talents to the literary world with his newly released children's book, "Franky Teaches the Alphabet."
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.
An Endangered Texas Species is Fighting Its Way From the Edge of Extinction
An endangered species is slowly working its way back from the edge of extinction in the woods of Central Texas. Four families of red cockaded woodpeckers have laid successful broods in the W.D. Jones State Forest in Conroe, Texas. The chicks are a sign of success for the endangered species and are being fed and cared for by all adult members of the breeding community.
Macy’s Shutting Down 150 Locations Across America: Here’s Why
In America, shopping malls are still a thing, but some have not made it to 2024. Within those shopping malls, exists the "anchor stores," the four or so large department stores that are on the ends of each long pathway of the inside of the mall. One of those stores...
See 34 Adorable — and Charming — Pictures of Young Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan first moved to Nashville in the early 2000s, after graduating college. Not long after, Bryan became a member of a Music City publishing house. Among his first cuts was the title track of Travis Tritt's 2004 album, My Honky Tonk History. It wasn't long before he was signed as an artist himself — under the Capitol Music umbrella, Bryan scored another songwriting credit, co-writing Billy Currington's, "Good Directions."
Abilene Is A Haven for Junk Food: Enjoy National Junk Food Day
Think junk food is only what you grab at a drive-through? Think again! Once I dove into the real definition of junk food, I discovered that it's much more than fast food. And guess what? There's even a National Junk Food Day! So, what exactly counts as junk food, and where can you find the best junk food in Abilene?
Kane Brown Admits He Won’t Be Able to Do This With His Son [Watch]
Kane Brown has certainly mastered the art of parenting daughters. Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown, have added a third child to their team, a boy named Krewe. Brown was a guest on the CMT Hot 20 Countdown, when he got candid and admitted something about fatherhood, that is worrisome to him, as he and his wife settle into their expanded family.
Popular Texas Steakhouse Now Has Zero Locations Left In Texas
Imagine being a popular nationwide steakhouse that is headquartered right here in the beef state of Texas, and yet your empire does not include a single one of your own restaurant chains anywhere within the massively wide borders of our quarter of a million square miles of Lone Star State. On paper the equation of a steak focused restaurant with their home office in the Dallas and Fort Worth metro should have new walls going up more frequently than you find a Starbucks in the state of Washington.
These Are The Top 5 Texas Beaches For Shark Attacks
It's scary to think about sharks attacking individuals at Texas beaches. The topic of shark attacks has brought up due to recent events in South Padre Island. Thankfully, while injuries were sustained, no loss of life occurred. But it may worry some in the Lone Star State that are planning to go to a beach soon.
Globally, This Texas City Ranks As Having One Of Highest Populations Of Wealthy People
Around the globe there are a total of 2,781 billionaires, according to Forbes -- and one Texas city ranks as having some of the most living in it. In just the United States, there are 756 billionaires living in 42 of the 50 states. Broken down to only billionaires in Texas, the total would be 73 according to World Population Review.
Luke Combs’ Tom Petty Cover Is the Perfect SEC Football Hype Video Soundtrack [Watch]
With a new football season kicking off in just over a month, college football fans are getting hyped. In an effort to stoke those flames, the South Eastern Conference has released a hype video for the kickoff games, using Luke Combs' cover of Tom Petty's "Runnin' Down a Dream." The...
Megan Moroney Reveals Tragic Connection to 9/11 Inspired New Song
Megan Moroney is hot off the release of her sophomore album Am I Okay?, which arrived on July 12. Of the 14 songs, one title sticks out — "Heaven By Noon." The country singer recently revealed to Today's Country host Kelleigh Bannen that the song was written about her uncle, who died in the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
Morgan Wallen Just Reactivated His Instagram to Spill Big News
After deactivating his Instagram profile last month, Morgan Wallen is back — and he's got big news to share. The country star returned to the social media platform on Monday (July 15) with the announcement that he's headlining a bill at Knoxville, Tenn.'s Neyland Stadiumon on Sept. 22. Two of his closest collaborators and most frequent tourmates, Hardy and Ernest, are joining Wallen for that show.
End of an Era: Say Goodbye to Every Redbox Movie Rental Station Across America
The way we consume movies has changed so much over the past few decades. You used to have to load the family into the station wagon to drive to the local movie theater, then pay an arm and a leg to see the latest blockbuster flick. Redbox changed the game...
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