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It’s (Almost) Back! Fan Favorite Returns Soon to Texas Starbucks–Plus a NEW Drink
Shout out to all of my fellow Pumpkin Spice Latte Lovers in Texas. Starbucks locations in Tyler and Longview, Texas will have this back on the menu very soon. This will be the 21st year the PSL has been a fan favorite on Starbucks' menu. Interestingly, over the last several years they've been getting it on the menu earlier and earlier due to popular demand. (Except for 2022, for some reason.)
Dolly Parton Is Launching Her Own Beauty Line This Month
Dolly Parton is expanding her entrepreneurial empire yet again with a line most people would have expected her to do a long time ago: Makeup!. The country singer who is widely known for her glamorous looks no matter the occasion, is helping the world let their beauty shine with her own line of products, Dolly Beauty, arriving on Aug. 22.
School District Cancels All Future Field Trips For Odd Reason, Parents Are Furious
Who doesn't remember the most fun and exciting part of school growing up: the field trips. It didn't matter if you were going to see the inner workings of a sewage plant or a museum, you knew you were going to leave school property, and that was epic. But, one...
Social Security Number Stolen? Here’s What To Do Next
Nearly every American's Social Security number may have been stolen and publicly posted on the internet according to reports this week. The incident happened months ago, but experts are just now understanding the scope of the potential damage. According to the Los Angeles Times, a hacking group reportedly stole "personal...
A Single-Wide Trailer With An Indoor Pool + Diving Board Just Hit the Market [Pics]
When you think trailer home, it's almost guaranteed that your next thought isn't indoor pool. One might even say that would not even be possible. Behold: It does exist, and it's for sale. According to CBS News, soaring mortgage rates and rising home prices have made the dream of owning...
Post Malone’s Album Isn’t Out Yet, But Already Hit a Big Sales Milestone
Fans still have two more days to wait until Post Malone's country album, F-1 Trillion, drops on Friday (Aug. 16). But apparently, quite a few of them like what they've heard so far. According to social media news organization Chart Data, the album had sold more than 500,000 total units...
7 Country Stars Who Are Also Licensed Pilots
When it comes to country music, our favorite artists are known for their captivating lyrics, toe-tapping melodies or one-of-a-kind styles. In some cases, they're equally know for what they do outside of music, be it their philanthropic efforts or business ventures. And then there's this elite class of pilots. A...
Miranda Lambert Enjoys the … Ahem, Art in Italy [Pictures]
Miranda Lambert and her husband Brendan McLoughlin recently went on another international vacation — this time, their destination was Italy. Stunning sunsets, fine food and wine, art and architecture were all highlights of the trip, according to a recap Lambert shared on social media after the fact. The couple availed themselves of all the local culture, including pizza dinners, a carousel ride and even a scenic boat ride.
Beyoncé, Zach Bryan + More Lead 2024 People’s Choice Country Nominations
The most-recognized acts at the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards are those bringing a fresh perspective to country music. The awards show, now in its second year, dropped its nominees list on Wednesday (Aug. 14.) The most nominated acts this year are Zach Bryan, Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves and Shaboozey -- all relative newcomers to the genre, or artists whose work was historically included genre boundary-pushing or experimentation.
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous College In Texas
Sending your child away to a college or university after being under your roof for 18 years is hard on parents. Knowing that you are miles away if something goes wrong can be unnerving. One way to mitigate risk is by talking to your students and ensuring they know what...
School Zone: 2 Crashes Involving LISD Buses
School has been in session for a week in Lufkin, and there have already been two crashes involving school buses. According to KTRE these were two unrelated incidents, and the bus drivers were not at fault. The two collisions were minor, and no children riding were physically hurt. I have...
The Top Texas Cities for the Worst (and Best) Drivers
Every day, we all run into our share of motorists who are an accident waiting to happen. This could be because they are inconsiderate, oblivious, ignorant, or a combination of all three when it comes to driving. But, is there a way to figure out which cities in Texas have...
Fan Breaks Ankle Jumping Onto MLB Field
Talk about adding injury to insult. During the 9th inning of the cross-town match-up between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox, two different fans jumped onto the field during play. To be fair, watching the Chicago White Sox this season would lead many fans to do crazy things....
Sheryl Crow Explains Why She Missed Zach Bryan Show: ‘I’m So Sorry’
It seems that a miscommunication led to some disappointed fans at Zach Bryan's Atlanta shows over the weekend. The singer's 2024 Quittin' Time Tour landed at the city's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Aug. 10 and 11. The bill advertised Sheryl Crow and Levi Turner as opening acts, but Crow never took the stage.
Why Did Faith Hill Deactivate Her Social Media?
Faith Hill disappeared without warning from social media this week, deactivating her Instagram, Twitter and Facebook pages. Fans began noticing her absence early this week, and they've got some theories. Specifically, some fans wondered if the social media wipe might mean new music around the corner. That would be a...
Things Aren’t Looking Good for Applebee’s Restaurants Across America
According to the numbers, fewer and fewer people are spending their hard-earned money on going out to eat. Even fast-food establishments have taken a hit and had to increase prices just to stay up. Applebee's recently had their Q2 earnings call, and it had some positivity, but was riddled with...
Lunch Lady Gets 9 Years in Prison for Stealing Chicken Wings
A Chicago-area school cafeteria director will spend nearly a decade in jail for stealing chicken wings. It happened during the COVID-19 pandemic and was only discovered when a routine audit found that the school was $300,000 over budget halfway through the following year. She'd stolen $1.5 million worth of chicken...
Lainey Wilson’s Back as Hannah Montana – And She Met Miley Cyrus!
Lainey Wilson had a full-circle moment during the 2024 Disney Legends Ceremony Sunday night (Aug. 11). Miley Cyrus made history as the youngest person to ever be named a Disney Legend. To honor her, Lainey Wilson took the stage to perform the actress’ hit number “Best of Both Worlds," a song Cyrus would perform on her hit show Hannah Montana.
Walker Hayes Bonds With Young Fan Over His Late Daughter [Watch]
Walker Hayes recently made a young fan's day with a personal meeting, but the singer says that he got even more out of the special moment. It all started when Marty, a young boy in a wheelchair, met Hayes and asked about the singer's footprint tattoo. Hayes explained that he got it for his daughter Oakleigh, who died during childbirth in June 2018.
There’s a Picture of Riley Green Going Around, and He’s Doing What?!
When you think Riley Green, you think country singin', duck huntin', and maybe, underwear wearin'. But a picture of Green that's floating around the internet shows him in a position you've never seen: Sitting in a pedicure chair!. During a recent installment of CMT's Hot 20 Countdown, Green was surprised...
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