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Texas Airbnb Host Allegedly Pepper Sprays Guests Children & Pets Amid Eviction
A legal battle between an alleged serial squatter and a perhaps over-zealous property owner is playing out in Texas courts. Billy Polson, who owns an Airbnb property in San Antonio (1938 Harpers Ferry St), along with his business partner Brianna Salinas, were arrested on several charges after they attempted to get an alleged squatter to leave- however, the criminal charges against them were later dropped.
Is Monkeypox A Threat To The State Of Texas?
Right now you can take a deep breath. Monkeypox is certainly something that Texans need to keep an eye on, but it is far from a big threat. The reason for any concert at all is that the World Health Organization has declared it a "World Health Emergency". This is the second time that Monkeypox has earned this designation, but fortunately the spread has been somewhat slow.
Believe It Or Not: Texas Is Actually One Of The Worst States To Raise A Family
The hits keep coming for the state of Texas. It's easy to think that you're living in a pretty great place, after all your friends and family are here. You may even have roots that go back generations. You may even have tried to move out of the state of Texas and felt like things were worse in those places. The truth is, metrics and statistics tell an entirely different story about the state of Texas and it's not a good one.
Tragic Accident: Texas Man Plummets To Death In Alaskan Waterfall
Texas is not known for large, cascading waterfalls, and our opportunities for river rafting are somewhat limited. It's not surprising that an adventurous soul would travel thousands of miles to experience the thrill of the water in Alaska. Sadly, that adventure ended tragically for one Texas man. Larry Keith Erwin,...
This Is the First Song Alabama Ever Performed Together
Alabama's Randy Owen and Jeff Cook told a great Merle Haggard story ahead of CMT Giants: Alabama. In a sense, they told two of them. The pair — along with the late Jeff Cook — started a group called Young Country in 1969 and played throughout the southeast until they were signed to RCA in the late 1970s. "Tennessee River" would become their first No. 1 hit in 1980, and dozens more would follow.
Dylan Scott Gives His Younger Self Some Harsh Advice [Interview]
Dylan Scott was just 23 when he dropped his first radio single, and he's learning he did very 23-year-old type things. "Makin' This Boy Go Crazy" was a hit at satellite radio, but the reception from terrestrial radio was a bit cool. It'd be a few years before "My Girl" became his first No. 1 single. Two more would follow on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and a couple others stalled at No. 2.
Kenny Chesney Says Real Estate Auction Is a Big Ol’ Scam
Kenny Chesney says any claims that he had anything to do with a Nashville property that's set for auction are "blatantly false." The singer once owned land that was annexed but, "no part of these buildings being auctioned were ever inhabited, used for writing or any other purpose by myself or anyone in my employ or orbit."
Maren Morris Once Had a ‘Panic Attack’ on Tour With the Chicks
Maren Morris says that the emotions of going through a divorce once caught up with her when she least expected them: During soundcheck before a show. In a new interview with SiriusXM, the singer explains that it wasn't always easy for her to continue her busy schedule of performing and songwriting as she was navigating her split from her ex-husband Ryan Hurd.
Meet Lubbock’s Ten Most Wanted Gang Fugitives for August
Want to help authorities cut down on crime in Lubbock? Your help is needed to identify and locate some of Lubbock's most wanted fugitives. As Lubbock Police try to get a handle on crime in Lubbock, citizens continue to hear about shootings and crime nearly everyday, and the Anti-Gang Center of West Texas is hard at work taking down known gang members. And the website StopLubbockGangs.org is an important tool supported by local, state, and federal agencies.
8 TV Shows You Totally Forgot Existed
Nostalgia has a funny way of playing tricks on your mind. It's like when you try to recall the lyrics to a song that you thought meant a lot to you. You're sure you know them by heart, but they vanish. Then you hear the chorus and it all comes rushing at you like a steam engine.
Post Malone Sings ‘Be My Baby Tonight’ With John Michael Montgomery at the Opry [Watch]
Post Malone proved his traditional country bona fides during his Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday night (Aug. 14). At the top of his show, he brought out two legendary performers from the genre – Vince Gill and John Michael Montgomery — for a pair of back-to-back classic country covers. During Gill's appearance, he and Post duetted on his early-'90s hit "One More Last Chance."
Is SpaceX Polluting Texas Waters? SpaceX Responds To Allegations
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, also known as TCEQ, is accusing Elon Musk's Space X of "repeatedly releasing pollutants into or near bodies of water in Texas", according to a report this week from CNBC. The complaints seem to focus on the company's deluge water system. The complaints from...
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