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Scary Assassin Bugs Are Now Thriving In Texas
One of the things probably most surprising about native Texas flora and fauna is how incredibly resilient they are in the face of an endlessly scorching sun, and miles upon square miles of wilderness that features nearly countless predators and threats. Last summer we had friends visit from the Texas...
Man Confused After Bride Invites Every Co-Worker to Her Wedding Except Him
A man was confused after discovering that his co-worker invited everyone else who works with them to her wedding except for him. He explained on Reddit that his place of employment only has 12 employees, and everyone received an invitation aside from him. Apparently, the bride went so far as to tell his co-workers that he did get invited, but couldn't attend.
Who Are the New Avengers in ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’?
It’s strange but true: The Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t had a full-fledged Avengers team since the end of Avengers: Endgame. That’s going to have to change fairly soon, as Marvel has two massive Avengers sequels coming out in the years ahead: Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
Chick-fil-A Is Launching Its Own Streaming Service
Chick-fil-A is known for the delicious fried chicken. But its next claim to fame could be as a streaming service. That’s the news this week. According to Deadline, Chick-fil-A “ has been working with a number of major production companies, including some of the studios, to create family-friendly shows, particularly in the unscripted space. It is also in talks to license and acquire content.”
World’s Largest Steam Engine Train Smoking Through Texas Soon
If You're A History Buff Or Train Lover, Get Ready To See A BIG One Rolling Through The Lone Star State Soon. Train travel has become a new hot "topic" amongst travelers looking for a different and unique way to travel to their destinations and see different parts of the country you can't see by car or air.
Watch: Slab Cybertruck Spotted in Houston
It was only a matter of time before someone modified a Tesla Cybertruck. I have to admit that I’ve never understood the appeal of slabs. There are plenty of lowriders out there that look cool, but slabs look straight out of Mad Max to me. Seriously, the first time...
Giving the Finger? The Surprising Story Behind Flipping the Bird
Have you ever wondered why flipping someone the middle finger is considered an insult? Where did the whole thing come from? The middle finger gesture, as we know it today, might seem like a modern way to express frustration or anger, but it's been around for centuries. According to an...
These Are The Dumbest Things Texas Drivers Do That Cause Crashes
Traveling through Texas can be a beautiful experience depending on which part of the state you visit. But it can also be a bit dangerous as thousands of drivers do incredibly dumb things that often lead to serious crashes. According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, in 2023 there...
Texans Beware: Transporting Legal Drugs in Texas Can Be Illegal!
I used to see this all the time and never thought much of it, especially when taking care of my sick mom and dad. We’d go out to dinner, visit family, or take trips—like the time they wanted to visit the casinos in Oklahoma. That’s when things got questionable, and we could’ve been in serious trouble.
Texas Man Arrested After Alleged Killing Of Teen Due To Video Game “Smack Talk”
A 35 year old male was arrested by police following an incident which resulted in the death of a 15 year old. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Video Game "Smack Talk" Alleged To Have Cause Death Of Teen. Per NBC DFW, the incident occurred on August...
Texas Man Posed As Young Boy to Get Inappropriate Photos—Sentenced to 25 Years
An Amarillo man has been sentenced by a federal judge to 25 years in federal prison for sexual offenses against children. Willie Gonzales, 46, was indicted by a federal grand jury for production of child pornography in December 2023. He pled guilty to the offense in April 2024. Plea records...
CHECK THIS OUT – This Texas Restaurant Is Inside a Famous Horror Movie Set
If you’re a fan of Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies then there’s a Texas restaurant you must visit because it’s located inside the iconic restored set of the 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie!. In the 1974 original movie, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” the iconic house was the home of...
How the Feds Are Cracking Down on Shady Online Reviews For Products and Businesses
Remember that time you fell for those great reviews only to receive a piece of junk in the mail?. Or maybe you were tempted by a "diner's" delicious description of a restaurant's food that turned out to be slop. Those misleading reviews may soon be a thing of the past.
5 Million Texans Without Health Insurance: A Growing Concern
Do you have heath insurance and live in Texas? If you answered no, you're not alone. It turns out, Texas is leading the nation with the most uninsured Americans. According to this article from Every Texan, which discusses the 2022 Census data and focused on the uninsured population, they found that Texas continues to have the highest rate in the US of residents without health insurance. It actually was an improvement from years before- where over five million Texans reported not having healthcare coverage.
Two Prize Texas Flavors Will Now Return To Blue Bell
If you asked someone from Texas to summarize our state in three food items or less, you can probably guess the first two very quickly, but the third is quite likely to be given with some reliable consistency too. What better way to finish your three courses than with dessert?
TikTok Star Kyle Marisa Roth’s Cause of Death Finally Revealed
TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth's case of death has finally been revealed. TMZ reports Roth died of cardiac arrhythmia, which is also known as irregular heartbeat, caused by myocardial fibrosis. Roth's passing was announced by her family via social media on April 15. Lindsay Roth, the TikTok star's sister, shared...
Man In Texas Arrested For Alleged Rape Of Child, 14
A 34 year old in the state of Texas has been taken into custody after DNA evidence linked him to a crime that happened in May of 2024. Here are the details at the time of writing. Scott Laquinn Johnson, Jr And His Alleged Crime Of Rape. Per YourBasin, Scott...
Membership-Sharing Crackdown Underway at Costco
Have you ever grabbed food at the super cheap Costco food court? You just order and pay, easy peasy. However, if you're a Costco member, you now know that extra step of showing your Costco membership card has been part of the check-out process for a few months now. This...
Everything New on Netflix in September 2024
Netflix is coming to September with their usual assortment of dozens of new movies, shows, and documentaries to choose from. Nicole Kidman headlines a mystery series called The Perfect Couple, while the director of the awesome Green Room, Jeremy Saulnier, has a new film called Rebel Ridge. There’s also a...
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