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ROLL CALL: First Day of Class for All Deep East Texas Schools
Whether you like it or not, it's getting to be back-to-school time. Some school districts in the Pineywoods will have their first day of class during the first week of August, while others will start two to three weeks into the month. Factor in the teacher work days and quite...
Megan Moroney Requires Some Interesting Things Backstage at Every Show [Exclusive]
When an artist or a band roll into town, they have a contract signed to play a venue for a certain amount of money. Part of that contract is supplying everything the artist needs to feel most comfortable before and after their performance. Megan Moroney Requires Some Interesting Things Backstage...
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...
Let’s See Some of the Most Celebrated Olympians from Texas
Texans are getting excited as later this month we have the 2024 Summer Olympics kicking off. We are talking about some of the best athletes in the world giving their best effort to try and bring home the gold medal not only for them but for their country. These athletes...
Huntsville, Texas Almost Lost Two of the Most Unique Homes in the State
Texas is known for a lot of cool things. One of those things is the interesting architecture found throughout the state. It could be as simple as Cadillac Ranch in West Texas, the sprawling skyscrapers in Dallas, Texas or the throwback to the old west in Fort Worth. Just south of East Texas is the town of Huntsville. It's mostly known for the jail there but there is also two very interesting homes, a cowboy boot and a cowboy hat. Yes, they are livable and there is an interesting story to go along with them.
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...
City Of Lufkin Offers Great Tips On Beryl Debris
If you have been driving around Lufkin trying to stay cool because your power is still out, you might have noticed some tidy piles of limbs on lawns. Those residents are following guidance from the City Of Lufkin. I have been hearing nothing but praise for the city's job of...
USPS Making Big Service Changes For Mail In Texas
Soon the only mail you will get at home might be junk. Large companies that send that junk mail to your house could be the only ones that can afford to send you things. Though writing and sending a letter in the mail might seem quaint or a thing of the past, the price is becoming quite modern. Many Texans still use the United States Post Office to pay bills and send other official documents.
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.
Good Samaritans Restore Power to Texas Wedding Venue Just in Time
Here's a quick assignment...come up with situations when it would be the worst time to lose power. Using the bathroom is not a good time, how about in the middle of a conference call, or while you're watching TV and it's down to the last two minutes of the game?
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.
‘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.
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! [Exclusive]
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.
Top-Secret Flavor of White Mystery Airheads Revealed + It’s Genius
The top-secret flavor of the white mystery Airhead has been revealed, and it's actually pretty genius. For most of us, we can remember a childhood full of good times and candy. One of the '90s candy staples in America were Airheads. Everyone has their favorite color / flavor of Airheads,...
Love Cookies ‘N Cream & Cheesecake? Blue Bell Has Your New Flavor
Blue Bell Ice Cream has just released its newest flavor. It's called Cookies ‘n Cream Cheesecake Ice Cream. This latest creation from the Little Creamery in Brenham, Texas is a rich, cheesecake ice cream blended with chocolate cookie-crusted cheesecake pieces and chocolate crème-filled cookies. It's available at your grocers as of today (July 11)
Chain Stores Loved in Texas Now Out of Business
Living in Texas in the 90s was a dream come true for most people during that time. You had all your favorite shows on television, you could go to the mall, buy new clothes or visit one of the many retail stores around town. It was a great time to be alive but as life goes on, things have changed, and we don’t do the same things now that we did years ago.
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