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Big In Texas: The Largest Mall In The Lone Star State Is Enormous
Have you been to the mall so big you could absolutely get lost in it?. Texas does everything bigger and better and that's why we've been featuring things that are "Big In Texas". Now when it comes to shopping, Texas went beyond big and ventured into enormous territory. Our winner is more than a mall, it's practically a city all by itself.
A Buc-ee’s in Texas Has A New Look, and People Absolutely Hate It
Buc-ee's continues to open new locations and has sparked some controversy due to the company’s decision to make a seemingly small, but actually drastic change. It’s hard to find exactly when and where the decision was made, but locations that have opened within the past few years all have a new design when it comes to the iconic Buc-ee's statue that welcomes guests on their way inside.
Stunning Post Malone Facts: 11 Things Country Fans Need to Know
Post Malone may not be the man you think he is. These 11 facts about the "I Had Some Help" singer shed light on his childhood, beliefs and mistakes. Plus, you'll learn the real reason he has so many face tattoos. Everyone knows Post Malone (Austin Richard Post) was born...
Best Camping Spots Near Lubbock, TX
Whether you are a west Texas native looking for a temporary home away from home or a visitor from out-of-state, the Lubbock area has prime locations for camping of all kinds. So, in no particular order, here are some of Lubbock's highest rated camping spots for you to enjoy spending alone or with friends and family.
Morgan Wallen Postpones a Handful of Shows Due to Illness
Morgan Wallen is rescheduling a few shows on the 2024 leg of his One Night at a Time tour due to an undisclosed illness. The country singer says he "powered through being sick" during his first night in Tampa, Fla. on July 11, but would be unable to perform the second night on July 12.
Summer Splash-Win $50 to the Texas Twister!
Join us at Buffalo Springs Lake for NINE straight days of food, fun, refreshments, fishing and camping during the 'Summer Splash' July 11th through the 20th!. Our friend Crystal at Texas Twister at the Marina has offered to give away a $50 gift card! Enter to win it right here:
Win It Before It’s Sold Out: Dwight Yoakam at Cook’s Garage
Dwight Yoakam is hitting the road on The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour this summer, and he will be stopping in Lubbock Texas on August 23, 2024. Country fans from far and wide adore his music, and it is bound to be a sold out show at Cook’s Garage. This outdoor venue makes for a great show, especially if you like chilling in your lawn chair with a few drinks.
Could Major League Baseball Expand To This Texas City?
Could Texas soon be home to three major league baseball teams? MLB has said expansion is coming and if a group in Austin is right, the Rangers and Astros may have another Texas team to deal with. Meet the new Austin Baseball Commission, a group of folks who want to...
Achoo! Do’s, Don’ts, and Myths About the Common Cold
I don't know about you, but I feel the sickness closing in around me with friends and family catching the flu, common cold or just the case of the sniffles. Well, when that happens to you, make sure you adhere to the following tips and tricks on what you should and shouldn't do when you're under the weather.
Patrick Mahomes + Wife Brittany Are Expecting Another Baby: ‘Round Three’
Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany are on the way to becoming a family of five after announcing they are expecting they're pregnant with their third child. Brittany made the news public as she shared a behind-the-scenes video of a family photo shoot that included a reel of sonogram photos.
Cracker Barrel Customers Outraged Over New Modern Design
Cracker Barrel is making news for a modern revamp of their old country style interior. Just recently, the famous biscuit restaurant tried to update the old horse and buggy aesthetic to a more "Chip and Joanna Gaines" style. Check out some of the updates below that enraged some loyal fans.
EA Sports College Football 25 Gives Texas Tech’s Tahj Brooks A Great Rating
Texas Tech Running Back Tahj Brooks is one of the top 100 players in the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game set to be released next week. EA Sports this week released a list of the 100 top players in the video game and Brooks came out as the only player from Texas Tech on the list.
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...
Lubbock Last-Minute Plans: Summer Splash, Fresh Peaches, & More
The weekend is here, and Lubbock has a variety of fun events you can check out. Even though the summer holiday season is over, that doesn't mean the fun is over. There are still a variety of great things to go do with your friends and family in and around the Lubbock area.
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...
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...
In The Face of a Restaurant Apocalypse, Lubbock Chef Speaks Out
Owning a restaurant is difficult. Owning and operating a restaurant in today's economy is extraordinarily difficult. Within the last month, a lot of restaurants have closed. In the past week alone, three have closed their doors. One restaurant owner and chef, Antonio Pina with Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar speaks out about the difficulties of running a restaurant and how the community can help.
Texas Tech Changes Logo, Leading to Mixed Reviews
Texas Tech University is deeply rooted in Lubbock’s history, and the whole town is passionate about the school. This means that whenever there are any changes made to any sort of ‘tradition’ at Tech, there are bound to be big opinions about it. We see it with new amenities being added to campus, buildings changing, and more. Current students, alumni, and Texas Tech fans in general will hold their own opinions about these changes.
West Texas is Getting Its Own Renaissance Festival This Fall
Whether you are a history buff, a cosplayer, or someone that simply loves the idea of going back in time, then you are likely a fan of renaissance festivals. Texas has some incredible ren faires that you can travel to, but for those of us living in the western part of the state, it can be a hassle to travel out to East Texas where most of them are.
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