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Texas Deputy Murdered During Scary Little Caesars Pizza Dispute
In a shocking and tragic turn of events, a Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy was ambushed and killed while investigating a violent robbery sparked by an incorrect pizza order. 28-year-old Deputy Fernando Esqueda was a 5-year veteran of the sheriff’s office and a proud member of a task force that hunts down some of the most vile criminals like child rapists, homicide suspects, and other violent offenders.
WATCH: Texas, Would You Try A Pizza Made With Dr. Pepper?
Texas, have you ever wondered if a certain food would work in a dish?. Sometimes we see a food item and think "would this go well in a dish?" Sometimes, that rings true. We mean, somebody found pineapple on pizza appetizing after all. With many different combinations of items working...
Shania Twain Named 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Host
The People's Choice Country Awards is returning for its second year in 2024 with a country veteran at the helm — Shania Twain. Country music's newest award show also announced it will be airing live on NBC on Thursday, Sept. 26 with streaming available on Peacock. "Consider this your...
Lainey Wilson Reveals She Has Two Celebrity Crushes: Who Are They?
Lainey Wilson is constantly flying up the charts with her music. She is also lighting up social media with her fun, cheeky and loving relationship with her man, Devlin Duck Hodges. But, that doesn't mean the country superstar doesn't still have celebrity crushes, and in a recent interview she revealed...
5 Big Ways To Save During Tax Free Weekend In Texas
Is it really time to start talking back to school? Sure enough, summer vacation days are coming to a close. As teachers and staff head back to prepare their classrooms, retail stores are also getting prepared. It's soon time for back-to-school shopping in Texas. Many Texans I know take advantage...
3 Things to Know Before Applying for SNAP Benefits in Texas
I get it. Many Texans find it tough to make ends meet these days. Folks are considering applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. If you are, you're not alone. Numerous families and individuals across the state turn to SNAP to help put food on the table. The...
Jelly Roll’s Wife Details the First Time She Laid Eyes on Him: ‘What Is This Big Southern Boy?’
Not only do people follow Jelly Roll for his music, they also follow him for he and his wife, Bunnie Xo's, love story. The two have been married since 2016, and their relationship has been on a rocket ship to the moon since. Bunnie Xo recently opened up about the...
West Texas Rehab to Benefit From the 2024 Tour de Gap
Join us for the 41st annual Tour de Gap, now proudly benefiting the West Texas Rehabilitation Center! Scheduled for Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, this beloved event continues its tradition of family-friendly cycling through the scenic community of Buffalo Gap, with proceeds supporting an invaluable cause. The Tour...
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
Jason Aldean is Ready to Play NCAA ’25
After not appearing on shelves for 11 years, college football fans — including Jason Aldean — are excited for the return of NCAA College Football 25. Aldean joined Taste of Country Mornings with Wood and Nicole and was asked if he would be picking up the newest installment of the game, and he was all-in.
Dasha Gives an Update on the Guy Who Inspired Her Viral Song ‘Austin’ [Exclusive]
There is a country song that has currently taken America by storm. It's by a new artist to the genre, Dasha, and it's called "Austin." It is a catchy, on-target shot at an ex-boyfriend, and it was written by Dasha about a guy with whom she once was in a serious relationship.
What Is The Age That A Texas Child Can Sit In The Front Seat Of A Car?
Every child in the state of Texas wants to grow up quickly. After all, they want to do all things the adults do! Like going to bed whenever they want, or eating anything for dinner. That, and of course, they can buy any item they desire. But that of course takes time.
‘The Voice’ Sets Fall Premiere Date for Season 26
The countdown is on for a new installment of The Voice as season 26 will premiere on Monday, Sept. 23 on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Earlier this year, the show announced its coaches for the fall season with Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani returning to their red chairs. Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg will both be making their Voice debuts.
Texas Parents Arrested After Hospital Makes Disturbing Discovery
A shocking case of child abuse has emerged in Texas, where a mother and father have been charged after their infant sustained a traumatic head injury under suspicious circumstances. AN ENTIRE TEXAS HOUSEHOLD SICK. On May 21st, Jacobo Sanchez and Andrea Mena walked into Children's Hospital of San Antonio with...
Celebrate West Texas Rehab’s Summer Dinner Show With The Frontmen
The West Texas Rehab Center has been a pillar of support for individuals and families in need of rehabilitation services for decades. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for those they serve, offering a range of treatments and therapies that cater to both physical and emotional well-being. This summer, they are hosting a spectacular event that combines entertainment with philanthropy.
Tons Of The Texas Kroger Stores Now Getting Dumped
Texas is about to lose a ton of Kroger grocery stores as they inch closer to an almost $25 billion deal to devour Albertsons and simultaneously eliminate the second largest grocery company in the United States. Several protests have been raised, and the Federal Trade Commission even sued to prevent the top grocery conglomerate from being able to assimilate their top competitor in the nationwide grocery game.
Gigantic Drug Bust with Fruit Truck Trying to Enter Texas
We are so fortune in Texas and across the country to have so many hard-working officials working to keep our communities safe. Recently we were all enjoying the 4th of July holiday but many law enforcement and border patrol agents spent that time making sure no illegal activities were sneaking by during the holiday.
Jay DeMarcus Names Best Rascal Flatts Deep Cut
Rascal Flatts have no shortage of hit songs enjoyed by the masses, but what about their songs that never made it to radio? What's their best deep cut?. Well, Rascal Flatts member and Grammy-winning producer Jay DeMarcus answered that question — in his opinion, of course — when he posted a video revealing his five favorite deep cuts from the famous trio's album discography.
Jelly Roll Has Two Favorite Things About Canada
This week marked the culmination of a lot of hard work — and red tape — for Jelly Roll, who finally made it to Canada to play his first-ever international shows. Touring outside the U.S. is complicated for Jelly, who had to work extra hard to get a U.S. passport due to his past felony conviction. Even after the logistics had been worked out stateside, getting other countries to let an ex-con enter continued to prove tricky.
Jason Aldean Makes a Post Malone Comparison + He Might Be Right! [Interview]
Jason Aldean got a chance to know Post Malone after the 2024 ACM Awards, but he's been wanting to record with him for years. The "Let Your Boys Be Country" singer says he thinks Post Malone has an intangible needed to find success crossing genres. Talking to Taste of Country Nights' Evan Paul, Aldean reflected on a wild ACM afterparty before going deep on what's needed to hop from pop or hip-hop to country.
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