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Kane Brown Donates Music Studio to Boys & Girls Club in Texas [Pictures]
Kane Brown is giving musical opportunities to kids in Fort Worth, Texas. The country star just donated a brand new studio to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant Country. Brown teamed up with Major League Baseball's Together All-Star Legacy initiative to renovate the club's facilities, which includes a new multi-purpose gym, too.
Zach Bryan + Briana Chickenfry Celebrate One Year Together With Gushy Posts
Zach Bryan recently celebrated his first anniversary with Barstool podcast girlfriend, Brianna LaPaglia, AKA Chickenfry. The “Heading South” singer shared a surprisingly gushy post about the famous podcast host celebrating their 1-year anniversary. The “I Remember Everything” singer captioned: “People are annoying with stuff like this and now...
These Countries are Sending the Most Refugees to Texas
The topic of refugees arriving in Texas has been a very hot topic for many years. There are very strong opinions on both sides and let me start by saying that this information is not attempting to sway your opinion one way or the other. That is one of the great things about Texas, there are lots of different opinions, yet we find a common ground to show respect toward other Texans. But the facts remain that the U.S. is one of the leading countries when it comes to people fleeing their home country for whatever reason.
‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Reveals Brilliant Home Hack
Ree Drummond shared video of her messy closet and all fans want to talk about is the brilliant home hack she plopped off to the side. Drummond is the star of The Pioneer Woman on the Food Network. Season 35 of the long-running cooking and lifestyle show just wrapped in...
Texas Farmers Say Balloons Being Set Free are Killing Animals
There are lots of people in Texas that love to have parties or get together and adding balloons can bring even more excitement. It’s funny how just these simple balloons can make kids happy for hours. It’s also common to see families set ballons free when celebrating the life of a family member who has passed away. But there are farmers in Texas that are begging people to quit letting balloons go because they are killing animals.
How Keith Urban Gave Dasha's Career a Big Boost
On the latest episode of Taste of Country Nights with Evan Paul On Demand, Dasha stopped by the Nashville studios to talk about everything from her music to eating gluten. One of the questions posed: Which country artist opened the door for you and took you under their wing?. The...
Country Stars Who Have Suffered Heart Attacks
Country stars often sing about broken hearts, but for some, those lyrics might hit a little bit close to home. Read on to see which country singers have suffered heart attacks — and how they're doing today. Not surprisingly, some of the stars of country music's golden era suffered...
Two Arby’s Employees Arrested + Charged With Felonies for the Craziest Reason
Arby's is known across America for having fresh roast beef sandwiches, always hot and on deck ready to go. Their slogan is, "We have the meats," and two employees of Arby's challenged that theory of who, exactly, does have the meats. Two Arby's Employees Arrested and Charged With Felonies for...
Be Aware: In Texas It’s Not The Heat…
It's sweaty weather in Texas. Bundle up in your lightest weight, white t-shirt and be prepared to sweat anyway. If you are in Texas this time of year without air conditioning, it is comparable to being in Antarctica without a heater. We perspire so we don't expire, but when is enough enough?
Cody Johnson Effortlessly Delivers National Anthem at MLB All-Star Game [Watch]
Cody Johnson was on hand to sing the National Anthem at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday (July 16). He kept his version simple, but it was executed flawlessly in his on-brand Southern style. In a video shared on social media, Johnson is introduced in...
Lufkin Coffee Shop Closes Downtown Location
If you have been in the downtown Lufkin, Texas area since the construction started, the many local businesses there appreciate it. Despite the construction, I have been downtown multiple times since work began and found it easy to navigate and got everything I needed from the businesses. Heritage Coffee Co....
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Cody Johnson to Perform National Anthem at MLB All-Star Game
Major League Baseball is keeping it country this week. Singer Cody Johnson is set to perform the National Anthem ahead of the All-Star Game on Tuesday night (June 16) in Arlington, Texas. The "Dirt Cheap" singer's performance comes one day after Ingrid Andress' heavily criticized National Anthem ahead of the...
Jon Pardi + Wife Summer’s Second Baby Girl Is Here — See Pictures!
Jon Pardi and his wife Summer are now officially members of the "two under two" club after the arrival of their daughter Sienna Grace Pardi. The happy couple shared the exciting news on social media, noting that the new addition arrived on Tuesday, July 16, at 11:47AM. She weighed in at 6 lbs. and 12 oz.
HGTV Star Christina Hall’s Husband Files for Divorce After Two Years
Christina on the Coast star Christina Hall and husband Josh Hall are calling it quits after two years of marriage. According to People, Josh was the one to file for divorce due to "irreconcilable differences." Christina has also reportedly filed. Josh is asking for spousal support from Christina. Legally, spousal...
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Man Loses Cool in Texas, Attacks Utility Truck Over Hurricane Beryl Power Outage
Man Attacks Texas Utility Worker Truck in the Middle of the Highway. A CenterPoint Energy utility worker in Houston, Texas, found himself on the receiving end of an angry outburst from a local resident. The incident, which can be seen in the video at the bottom of this article, shows...
NFL Hall of Famer, 3 Time Super Bowl Champion, Dined at an East Texas Restaurant
There is lots us native East Texans can take for granted. It's not that we don't love our area of the state, it's that we have that smaller feel to things compared to a Dallas or an Austin or a Houston. But just because we're smaller doesn't mean we have nothing for a celebrity or sports pro to enjoy. Over the weekend (Saturday, July 13), a NFL Hall of Fame member, a three time Super Bowl champion, the NFL's all time leader in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns paid a visit to one of the best Italian restaurants in East Texas.
Ingrid Andress Admits She Was ‘Drunk’ During National Anthem Performance
Ingrid Andress has admitted she was intoxicated during her rocky performance of the national anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night on Monday night (July 15.) Andress' off-key performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" went viral this week, with some putting the moment up there with the worst national anthem performances of all time.
Shannen Doherty Settled Her Divorce Just One Day Before Her Death
In the days before her death, actor Shannen Doherty and her ex-husband Kurt Iswarienko were working to finalize their divorce. Court documents obtained by People show that Doherty agreed to a "default or uncontested dissolution" of the marriage on July 12, the day before she died of breast cancer. The...
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