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TexAmericas 2024 Reports Record Growth in Jobs, Businesses, and Payroll
TexAmericas Center has announced another year of strong growth in its 2024 Annual Census of Employment and Payroll report. The industrial park has seen year-over-year increases in new businesses, job creation, and annual payroll, marking a milestone year for the organization. TexAmericas Center, which operates one of the largest mixed-use...
Riley Keough Says Lisa Marie Presley ‘Died of a Broken Heart’
In a new interview with People, Lisa Marie Presley's daughter Riley Keough says that her brother Benjamin's 2020 death played a big role in their mother's death. "My mom tried her best to find strength for me and my younger sisters after Ben died, but we knew how much pain she was in," Keough relates. "My mom physically died from the after effects of her surgery, but we all knew she died of a broken heart."
Arkansas and the U.S. Bids Farewell to Schwan’s Home Delivery
There is an old saying that nothing lasts forever. Schwan's Home Delivery is shutting down after 72 years of service. I feel like a piece of American nostalgia has died with it. Gone are the days of watching the big yellow trucks roll through neighborhoods in Arkansas and all across America. I couldn't wait for them to deliver those orange push-ups one of my favorites. The iconic Schwan’s Home Delivery which rebranded its name to Yelloh will cease operations in November, marking the end of an era for the Minnesota-based company founded in 1952, according to Fun in Arkansas.
Viral Video Shows Child Guzzling a Beer at University of Texas Football Game
The internet is going nuts over a video of a child chugging a beer at a recent college football game. The moment was captured at a University of Texas football game. The clip shows a child lifting a canned beverage to her mouth several times. Although the drink is nestled in an orange can cooler sleeve, the colors at the top of the can are very similar to that of a Michelob Ultra.
The 20 Saddest Country Songs of the 1980s
In the 1980s, more than ever before, country artists and songwriters were perfecting the art of the story song. They learned to draw fans with a gripping narrative — and often, that made already sad songs even more compelling and tragic. Stars like Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, George Strait...
Bizarre, Invasive Fish with Human-Like Teeth Discovered in Texas Lake
A potentially dangerous, invasive fish with human-like teeth has been discovered in a Texas lake. According to Chron.com, 'the species was once blamed for biting off the testicles of unsuspecting swimmers in New Guinea.'. Yikes. As far as we know, we haven't seen any in our Tyler, Texas lakes or...
Riley Green Reveals 2025 Tour Dates, Featuring Ella Langley
Riley Green is headed out on the road in 2025, and he's bringing some very special country music friends with him. The singer announced his 2025 Damn Country Music tour on Wednesday (Sept. 25), unfurling a string of 20+ dates that will begin late next March. The trek begins with a Canadian leg, and then will extend through the U.S. over the summer, wrapping up with an amphitheater date in Nampa, Ida. on Aug. 23.
Hardy Goes on Expletive-Filled Rant Aimed at People Who Don’t Like America [Watch]
Hardy is fired up, and he has no problem letting us know. The country singer was opening for Morgan Wallen in Knoxville, Tenn., over the weekend when he stopped his show to address the notion that some people aren't thrilled with living in America. Now, be warned before you play...
Emotional Video of Woman Giving $1,300 to Struggling Veteran Goes Viral
This one-of-a-kind, beautiful story comes to us from New Hampshire, where a pawn shop worker saw a need and took care of it big time. A 91-year-old military veteran named Donald stopped into U.S. Gold & Pawn in Manchester, N.H. recently to sell some items. Donald was pawning his wife's...
MGK Surprises Nashville Crowd, Brings Lainey Wilson Up to Perform With Him [Watch]
On Tuesday (Sept. 24), rapper-singer Machine Gun Kelly gave a free show in downtown Nashville at the Skydeck on Broadway, where fans lined up starting early in the morning, in the pouring rain, in hopes of getting in. MGK is in town to be a part of the People's Choice...
Reba Makes ‘The Voice’ History After a Wild Morgan Wallen Cover [Watch]
After a country contestant failed to score any chair turns during The Voice's latest batch of Blind Auditions, Reba McEntire did something unprecedented to make sure he wound up on her team. 37-year-old Kendall Eugene came to The Voice's Season 26 premiere with a cover of Morgan Wallen's ballad "Don't...
Does a Sped-Up Hozier Really Sound Like Dolly Parton? Listen for Yourself!
In some weird alternate universe, Dolly Parton and Hozier's voices sound similar. That alternate universe is called the internet. In a new video that is taking off on TikTok, user daniellesaudiophile puts a theory of speeding up Hozier's music to sound like Parton's iconic vocals to the test. The results are debatable, but if you mentally squint, there may be something to this strange idea.
‘Duck Dynasty’ Update: What Happened to the Kids?
Eleven seasons of Duck Dynasty focused on the grownups, but since the reality show ended, the kids have thrived, too. At least one Duck Dynasty child has parlayed that fame into other media ventures. Most of the rest have settled into more normal lives. Here is what John Luke, Sadie,...
Crazy! Someone Stole An Entire $4M House: Here’s How
Theft is a major issue in America, with over 4 million cases of larceny per year. While most cases are usually small, like shoplifting, there are some larger white-collar crimes that occur as well. But nothing can prepare you for what you are about to read. How Someone Stole an...
DeKalb’s Oktoberfest 2024 is Coming Up on Saturday 10/5
The first weekend of October is almost here and that means it's time for Oktoberfest '24 in DeKalb, Texas. Who's ready for a parade and some mutton bustin' and much more?. That's right Oktoberfest is back in DeKalb and it's time to check out what is on the agenda for Saturday, October 5:
Fall Fun at Pumpkin Patch and House of Horrors in Texarkana
Fall is here and you know what that means Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins, at the Pumpkin Patch and House of Horrors at 5301 West 7th Street in Texarkana. If you're decorating your lawn, yard, or home make sure to stop by the Pumpkin Patch where hundreds of all shapes and sizes await you.
Shania Twain Reveals Her Favorite Modern Country Artist [Exclusive]
Shania Twain has always toed the line between pop and country — she was one of the most progressive acts of the '90s and early '00s — so it's not totally surprising that her taste in music might bend genres, too. Though she stays busy — Twain is...
Wait, Are Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus Actually Related?!
Most fans know that Dolly Parton is Miley Cyrus' godmother, but it turns out their bond is even closer than that: They're distant relatives. According to an Ancestry.com report obtained by Access Hollywood, Cyrus and Parton are actually seventh cousins, once removed. They've got a shared ancestor named John Brickey,...
Arkansas’ Johnny Cash Statue Unveiled Inside US Capitol Today
A statue was unveiled today in the United States Capitol of Arkansas' favorite son and country music legend Johnny Cash, and the man in black looks fantastic. Over 100 members of the Cash family were in attendance including daughter Rosanne Cash at the US Capitol today along with House Speaker Mike Johnson, Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies, Governor Sarah Sanders, Senator Bozeman, and many other National and Arkansas state dignitaries. The Johnny Cash statue is the very first musician to ever represent a state at the Capitol was unveiled in a ceremony today, Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Finalists Revealed Here are 5
Arkansans love to eat, regarding dining out in Arkansas, it is home to some of the best restaurants, cafes, diners, and mom-and-pop eateries in the state. If you are wondering where those places are, the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame has just released the finalists for 2024. According to the...
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