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Macy’s Closing 150 Locations & You Won’t Believe What The Empty Stores Will Turn Into
One day, we might be able to tell our kids and grandkids that we used to go to a place called a shopping mall to purchase things in person. Most of us are familiar with the mall setups: you have your anchor stores such as Macy's, JCPenny, Sears and others, then you have the stores that make up the inner-workings of the mall as well.
One Year After ‘Rich Men North of Richmond,’ Oliver Anthony Says, ‘I Never Have to Work Again’
It's hard to believe that it's been a year since the viral sensation of a song, "Rich Men North of Richmond," took over the country. Then a no-name singer, Oliver Anthony became an internet celebrity seemingly overnight. The song takes shots at the shot-callers in America, and it resonates with many blue collar folks.
Here Are the Lyrics to Ella Langley and Riley Green, ‘You Look Like You Love Me’
Ella Langley and Riley Green's "You Look Like You Love Me" sounds like a country throwback, but the lyrics recall a different era of songwriting, as well. The boozy, piano-led, love (for a night) song showcases the warmth of Langley's vocals at the chorus and relies heavy on their supernatural chemistry. What will make this song a hit, however, is the hook.
You’ll Never Guess Which Morgan Wallen Duet Made Pres. Obama’s Playlist
On Monday (Aug.12), former U.S. president Barack Obama revealed his 2024 Summer Playlist, his annual batch of hot new songs and old favorites across all genres. It's no surprise that Morgan Wallen is featured on the list — he's a massively popular star with cross-genre appeal, after all — but the song Obama chose to feature is, at least to country fans, kind of a deep cut.
Here Is a Look at the Hottest Counties in Texas
It’s common knowledge that weather can be a bit extreme in Texas. And most people when they think of extreme weather in Texas, they think of the heat that we experience in the summertime. While you can try to prepare for the heat and humidity it always feels a bit overwhelming each year. But what counties in Texas seem to get it the worst, as they record the hottest temperatures in Texas?
Watch Jelly Roll’s Teeth Transformation — As Seen by His Dentist!
This spring, Jelly Roll underwent a total dental reconstruction and came out with a fresh set of pearly whites. Jelly's teeth transformation addressed both health and cosmetic issues. When he first went to the dentist, he said he was replacing the veneers he's had for the past two decades, as well as "getting some implants and getting some cavities and wisdom teeth pulled out."
Texas Lottery Confirms One Ticket Wins $213.8 Million Powerball
Texans don't have to be told but just in case you're new to the Lone Star State, you are blessed. Our amazing state offers some incredible money-can't-buy experiences. If you've ever tried to count the stars while camping in the Big Bend of Texas, or seen the wildflowers blooming between Abilene and Austin, or caught a sunrise on Lake Ray Hubbard you know the value of these Texas-only experiences.
Texas Will Never Host The Olympics For This One Reason
Texas has some of the most amazing, safe, pick-pocket-free cities to host the Olympic Games. Texas athletes have won more medals in the past compared to most countries, so why are we getting the cold shoulder?. According to CNN most of the state is just too hot and humid. During...
Lufkin’s City Church Presents Fun Day in the Park This Saturday
Saturday, August 17, City Church in Lufkin is inviting the community out for Fun Day in the Park. This free event will be taking place at Kiwanis Park in Lufkin from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Kiwanis Park is located off Tulane Drive, near the intersection of South First Street...
Eye Opening Round Of Health Inspections In Lufkin
If you are looking for a report card for your favorite restaurant in Angelina County, you have found it. The Angelina County and Cities Health District is out there making sure that the places that prepare our food are suitable to work in and eat from. Their goal is to...
One of the World’s Most Credible UFO Sightings Happened in Texas
In 1947, the U.S. Air Force created an agency focused on investigating reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Its creation coincided with the supposed space wreckage reported in Roswell, New Mexico. From 1947 to 1969, over 12,600 UFO sightings were reported to Project Blue Book. Of those, 701 remained unidentified...
Carrie Underwood Leads Worship at a Local Church, Sounds Flawless [Watch]
Carrie Underwood has never shied away from her faith in God, and she put her passion on full display while leading worship at a local Tennessee church on Sunday morning (Aug. 11). The country singer took the stage with the worship team at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, Tenn....
Jase and Missy Robertson Are Grandparents Again!
Duck Dynasty stars Jase and Missy Robertson have three grown children (Reed is 28, Cole 26 and Mia is 21), and they've been blessed as grandparents to a lot of little people. Reed married Brighton Thompson in October 2016, and they went on to have a little boy and a little girl. In May 2024, they announced that a third baby was on the way.
The Shocking Amount of Texas Land Owned by Foreign Countries Like Mexico and China
Land ownership in Texas is something that a majority of Texans take a lot of pride in. Despite the fact we have to pay an exuberant amount of taxes to keep that land, knowing that we own that piece of dirt, grass and trees is worth the price. If you're one of those that has a piece of property that has been in the family for generations, that sense of pride is even further enhanced. But what if I told you that not all of the land in Texas is owned by Texans or even Americans? Not all of it is and it'll surprise you how much is foreign owned.
ALERT: Baby Formula Sold at 2 Major Texas Chains Under Recall
HOUSTON, Texas (KPEL News) - Did you know that too much Vitamin D can be a bad thing? Well, it's bad enough that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of a vital product for young families. Baby formula sold at two major chains in Texas...
Robin Williams’ Son Remembers His Dad on 10th Anniversary of His Death
Growing up, Mrs. Doubtfire was a movie that stuck with many people as it was one of Robin William's funniest and most memorable roles in a movie. Of course there were the serious ones as well, such as Good Will Hunting. Williams was a one-of-a-kind actor and an even better...
Ree Drummond’s Daughter’s Engagement Party Brought Familiar Faces
The gang was all there to celebrate Ree Drummond's daughter Paige at her recent engagement party. In fact, longtime fans of Drummond's The Pioneer Woman blog and Food Network show might just recognize a few familiar faces. Drummond shared the whole experience in her blog, posting photos of the happy...
Jordan Davis Goes Undercover to Fool Fans at His Show [Watch]
Be careful what you are saying to people in the crowd when you show up at a Jordan Davis concert, because the person you are talking to could be him. At least that is what happened before Davis was set to headline a billing with Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke opening up for him. Davis, sporting just sun glasses and a hat, hit up concert goers with comments like "I'm only here for Tenpenny, the headliner is garbage" and "my girlfriend dragged me here, I don't like the headliner."
Shocking! Man Steals Cop Car While Officer Is Still in Passenger Seat [Watch]
This story will really shock you: A man in Connecticut did the unthinkable when he made the poor decision to steal one of the most traceable vehicles on the road – a police car. Worse, it wasn't empty. The officer was in the passenger seat!. It happened in New...
Morgan Wallen’s Felony Trial Pushed to December
Morgan Wallen's scheduled day in court has been pushed back four months. In December, the singer will face four charges stemming from an alleged chair-throwing incident earlier this year. The new date is Dec. 12 with Judge Allegra Walker. He'd previously been scheduled to appear before Judge Marcus Floyd on...
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