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10 Shocking Items You Didn’t Know Are Illegal to Mail in Texas
It's been at least a decade since I entered a post office, but that doesn't mean I'm not steadily shipping stuff out to friends and family. Before you send out your next package though, skim this list. 10 Shocking Items You Didn't Know Are Illegal to Mail in Texas. These...
Breach of Trust: USPS Shared Customer Data With Big Tech Companies
It's been quite the week for the technology world, with the major shutdown of many worldwide airlines, banks and postal services due to a bad update by Crowdstrike. Now, there's even more bad news for U.S. citizens, as the USPS just admitted to a major breach of trust. USPS Shared...
A Unique Texas Buffet Now Recognized as The Best in State
Move over Ryan's. Adios Golden Corral. Well, no offense to either of the fine establishments, but Reader's Digest has selected a different Texas buffet as the best in The Lone Star State. I can't lie, I'd soured on buffets even before the pandemic. After becoming brutally ill after eating at...
Why Adorable Daughter Indy Was the Real Star of Rory Feek’s Wedding [Watch]
Rory Feek made headlines when he married again, eight years after the death of his wife and singing partner, Joey Feek. But he admits that his 10-year-old daughter with Joey, Indy Feek, was the real star of the show at the beautiful wedding. Joey Feek died in March of 2016...
See Inside Country Stars’ Most Charming Homes — No. 4 Is Breathtaking! [Pictures]
It's no secret that some country stars choose to really live it up after they achieve success, building staggeringly huge and expensive homes to rival anything a Hollywood movie star would dream of living in. But some country singers keep it unpretentious, opting instead for the simple life in charming homes that are more in line with good old country values.
Ingrid Andress Scores Streaming Surge After National Anthem Debacle
Ingrid Andress has been in the news in a negative way for most of the week after a disastrous rendition of the national anthem went viral, but there is some good news for the country singer. Billboard reports that Andress scored her biggest streaming numbers in nearly two years in the wake of the unfortunate performance.
This Week’s Forecast for East Texas…Lots and Lots of Rain
Less than two weeks ago, the remnants of Hurricane Beryl dropped around 4-6 inches across much of East Texas. Some isolated areas received closer to 10 inches of rain. Well, that statement is a bit of an exaggeration. We are not in danger of a tropical system moving over us,...
Country Artists Share the Best Concerts They’ve Ever Been To
We're willing to bet just about everyone across the nation has a favorite concert they've been to. It's the show that made you a fan for life or the one that inspired you to chase those big dreams. That one show will be one you will always remember every detail about — all the way down to what you were wearing.
Felony Arrests In Nacogdoches County July 13 – July 19
There are currently 312 people in the Nacogdoches County Jail. In that number are 21 pretrial Class A and Class B Misdemeanor offenders. There are 221 Pretrial Felons (192 Male, 29 Female) and 23 pretrial state jail felons. There is also an "other" category where 40 men and 7 women fall.
Tickets for the Popular Lufkin’s Bistro Go On Sale On August 2
Tickets for one of East Texas' most popular yearly events will soon go on sale. Lufkin’s Bistro presented by Brookshire Brothers, the premier food and drink event of the year, is scheduled to take place on October 5, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the heart of downtown Lufkin on South 1st Street.
Clint Eastwood’s Longtime Girlfriend Has Died
Clint Eastwood’s longtime partner Christina Sandera has died. She was 61 years old and had been in a relationship with the actor since 2014. Eastwood confirmed the news in a statement that reads, “Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much.”. Eastwood was...
Price Slashed on Iconic Johnny Cash Family Estate for Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]
A historic estate that was a mainstay of Johnny Cash's family is up for sale, and the sellers have reduced the price for the iconic Tennessee property. The official listing from Compass Realty says the former Cash family residence is called Dogwood Estate, and it's located on 20 acres of pristine land on Cash Mountain in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn.
Bob Newhart Had a Hilarious Opinion of Country Music
Bob Newhart spent decades delighting audiences with his wit and humor on screens of all sizes. The comedian and actor died on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 94. As a result, clips of his funniest moments have been surfacing online with one in particular that will catch the eye of country music fans.
Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! Restaurants Are Closing at an Alarming Rate
Famous Food Network personality Guy Fieri has been a staple to Americans for more than a decade now. His popularity is so much that he opened a large chain of once-successful chicken restaurants. At its peak, Chicken Guy! boasted 18 locations across the country. But as of June 30, the...
Jackpots Baby! Texas Lottery Players Win Millions This Past Week
Over the past week, quite of few Texans have won big prizes playing Texas Lottery games. A total of 8 stores in Texas sold tickets or cards that paid out $250,000 or better. Here are the details for those big payouts. Texas Two Step. The winning numbers for the July...
Alumni From This Texas University Are Viewed As Most Attractive In State
All of us in Texas are looking for that special someone aren't we?. It could happen at any moment in our lives. We could meet up with a group of friends and inadvertently discover the one we love. Or it could even be a friend in the group that you fall for.
Here’s What the State of Texas Says About Selling a House That is Haunted
Texas is a hotbed for haunted activity. Even in East Texas, we have a few spots that can be considered haunted. The most famous to come to mind is the Jefferson Hotel in Jefferson, Texas. They even have a whole YouTube channel dedicated to the ghostly happenings at the hotel. But if you are selling your home, and you believe that a spirit is occupying that dwelling, do you have a legal obligation to tell the buyer it is haunted? Let's explore this question.
HGTV’s Christina Hall, Tarek + Heather El Moussa to Continue Filming ‘The Flip Off’ Without Joshua Hall
It's been quite the interesting week for HGTV star, Christina Hall. Earlier this week, it was learned that they both filed for divorce from one another with Joshua filing first. There is an interesting show plotted for release in 2025 on HGTV called The Flip Off, which was going to...
Mary Lou Retton Reveals Details of 2023 Health Scare: ‘I Should Be Dead’
Mary Lou Retton is thankful to be alive after a health scare in 2023 that almost took her life. The Gold medal gymnast is opening up about her battle with what doctors are saying was a rare form of pneumonia that she says should have killed her. "I literally —...
The Best Texas Watermelons All Have This in Common
The past few weeks on my way home from work I have noticed more trucks pulled over on the side of Texas road with a truck bed full of watermelons. We are talking about huge watermelons that are a perfect treat for anyone in Texas, especially on a hot summer day.
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