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Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Aaron Watson & Montgomery Gentry To Play Back To School Bash in Texas
August marks the start of a new school year in Texas. But before classes go back in session, Potosi Live will have an awesome back-to-school bash that will feature the likes of country music favorites Aaron Watson and Montgomery Gentry. Flip Flops & Tank Tops. This two-day shindig will happen...
Cool Off at These Pools and Splash Pads in Abilene
When it's this blazing hot in Texas, there's really only one outdoor activity that seems remotely tolerable: dousing one's self in H2O. Whether it's swimming or floating or crouching next to the sprinkler, water is everyone's best friend during the long treacherous summer season in the Lone Star State. Growing...
Some Of Texas Will Feel Like 115 Degrees This Week
Be ready for a hot week across Texas with high heat combined with high humidity will lead to temperatures that feel as hot as 115 degrees. Abilene, San Antonio, and Brownsville are cities that could set record highs and see dangerous humidity. Texas can also expect severe storms this week, including a couple of reports of six-inch hailstones in the Panhandle.
Texas Country Star Mike Ryan To Perform At Lime Rock Amphitheater In Tuscola
As Texas heats up, so do the live concerts as San Antonio native and country star Mike Ryan will be performing at the Lime Rock Amphitheater in Tuscola in June. You'll be able to experience some awesome country live music in the hills and under the stars in Texas at the Lime Rock Amphitheater on Saturday, June 22nd. On the heels of his latest studio album "Longcut", Mike Ryan will be appearing as well as special guest Cameron Wrinkle.
Father and Son Discover German Message in a Bottle in South Texas
A father and son came across a message in a bottle at Padre Island National Park in South Texas. The text inside the bottle appears to be in German; if the bottle is from Germany, it traveled more than 5000 miles to get to Texas. Pretty wild!. Look at the...
Road Rage Incident In Amarillo Leads To Gun Being Fired
We're all guilty of it in some form or fashion here in Amarillo. I mean, it's easy to fall victim to it because there are a lot of drivers on the road who just don't seem to understand how to drive. Someone cuts you off and you start yelling inside...
3 Fisher-Price Adventure People Sets We All Wanted
You may have caught our recent nostalgic "rabbit hole dive" on some of our favorite Fisher-Price Little People sets. It seems we've struck a chord, as many of you responded with fond memories, saying things like, "Oh wow, those were the best!" and some of you likely headed to eBay to buy some for ... your nephew. That's it, your nephew. Yeah, that's the ticket.
Here’s 5 Crazy Things I Witnessed While People Watching At Walmart
Like many of us in Texas, I spend my share of time and money at Walmart. It's that weekly chore of getting everything you need to prepare you for the next week ahead. Unless you go early in the morning, you'll almost always find Abilene Walmarts packed with people. I always bump into somebody I know. Walmart is a busy place.
Popular Baby Formula Being Recalled in Texas Due to Safety Concerns
When it comes to our babies in Texas, we only want the best. When a baby isn't breastfed or cannot be breastfed then they are fed formula. However, some babies can only have certain formulas due to allergies. A popular baby formula is being recalled. Dairy Manufacturers Inc. in Prosper,...
One Pill Kills: The Most Dangerous Illegal Drug Choice In Texas
In Texas, there's a quiet but deadly crisis and it's centered around a drug called fentanyl. This synthetic opioid, originally made for managing intense pain in medical situations, has become the number one killer in the state’s ongoing battle with drug-related deaths. According to an article from Texas Health...
Ride to Work Day 2024: Abilene Observes Safe Motorcycle Commuting
International Motorcycles, trikes, scooters, and other two or three-wheeled 'motorized' modes of transportation for Ride to Work Day celebrate the joys of riding these vehicles. It's also a day to raise awareness of motorcyclists, scooters, and trikes on the road and to demonstrate the benefits of riding. Celebrate Safe Motorcycle...
With Father’s Day Around the Corner How Are Texas Dads Different?
We Texas dads are pretty much like most other dads from other states and countries. However, there are a few things we do a bit differently, which come naturally because of our Southern upbringing and hospitality. First, I will admit that as a father of five daughters and three sons,...
Every State Where Salmonella Infested Produce is Being Recalled
A common produce item is being recalled in several states due to a "Salmonella risk." The Food and Drug Administration this week published a recall notice for produce believed to be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA describes Salmonella as "an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems."
30 Worst Cities to Be a Mail Carrier Thanks to Attacking Dogs
Dogs attacking mail carriers has been a go-to trope when someone wants to have a laugh at the expense of the U.S. Postal Service. There are even dog biscuits and toys made to look like mail carriers. While the situation seems comical to those of us who don't haul heavy...
Secret Passage Inside Historic Home For Sale in East Texas
There are thousands of homes that are for sale in East Texas right now. There are going to be some that you love more than others due to different styles of homes but there is one historic home that I just found listed for sale in East Texas that I think everyone would love.
Texas Forecast for 2024 Hurricane Season Has Made Landfall
It's been an active spring storm season in Texas and across the nation this year. With all the talk of heat, wind, and water - not to mention climate change - and how these elements can clash together, I suppose I'm not the only one wondering about the coming hurricane season.
Did This Popular Fast Food Chain Steal A Texas Restaurants Idea?
A College Station Favorite That Has Been Loved By Aggies And Locals For Decades May Have Birthed A Popular Competitor. I was watching Youtube today and came across one of my favorite shows "The Daytripper" with Chet Gardner and the episode I watched was when the gang visited College Station, Texas which is home of Texas A&M.
Is it Illegal to Block a Private Driveway in Texas… Or Just Rude?
Here's some important info for everyone in Dallas, TX, and throughout The Lone Star State, have you ever wondered if it's Illegal to Block a Private Driveway in Texas? The very simple answer is:. YES. The subject came up after a tenant recently sent me pictures of a work truck...
This World War II Prisoner of War Camp Was Located In The Texas Panhandle
Texas has a rich history and if you look around enough you'll probably learn that there is much more history around the State of Texas than what is taught in schools. For example, did you know that the Texas Panhandle had prisoner of war camps during World War II? Again, it's not something that is in a lot of text books.
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