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How Jackson Dean’s ‘Heavens to Betsy’ Lyrics Tell His Story [Exclusive]
Jackson Dean admits he'd never heard the phrase "Heavens to Betsy" before he started to write the lyrics to the stirring, country-rock power ballad. Songwriter Driver Williams suggested the title during a writing session on Music Row, and almost instantly Dean was hit with a vision of what the song should be. It started with memories of friends sleeping on his couch for years at a time. These boys would become men before they'd truly know their fathers.
Are Miles Long Monster Trains Becoming A Huge Problem In Texas?
It's typical- you're already running late, and then you catch every red light. A pedestrian crosses slowly, and the person in front of you takes too long to turn right on red. It's frustrating, but a little patience will usually see you through, and you probably should have left earlier anyway.
Country Artists Who Share Your Zodiac Sign: Libra
Are you a Libra? If this is your zodiac sign, then you are in great company!. Artists like Scotty McCreery, Alan Jackson and Zach Top are all Libras. In fact, there are 19 country artists who were born during Libra season. When Is Libra Season?. According to Horoscope.com, the Libra...
Divorce Rate in America Is Highest in These 5 States
With the divorce rate hovering near 43 percent in America, wedding bliss can be just that, or your marriage can end in divorce. That doesn't stop people from taking the risk, however — nearly 90 percent of people get married by the age of 50. America has the highest...
Hayden Panettiere Responds to Viral Interview: ‘I Was Exhausted’
Last week, viral on-camera interview with People left fans concerned about Hayden Panettiere's health and mental well-being. Some opined that Panettiere's speech was "slow" and "slurred," speculating that she could be "medicated" or suffering a substance abuse relapse after the death of her younger brother Jansen in February 2023. "This...
Texas Teacher Accused Of Locking Child Out Of Home Overnight
A Houston ISD teacher has been arrested on child endangerment charges after allegedly locking her 12-year-old daughter out of their apartment overnight. Georgette Albert, 45, is accused of not allowing the child back inside over an argument, forcing the child to sleep on a bench in the apartment complex. The child attempted to get back into the apartment several times.
Peyton Manning Joins Morgan Wallen Walkout in Tenn. Uniform [Watch]
NFL legend Peyton Manning dusted off his old college football uniform for a very special walkout at Morgan Wallen's hometown show in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sunday night (Sept. 22). Wallen, who is currently on his 2024 One Night at a Time Tour, has made a tradition out of entering stadiums...
Things Could Look Different Soon in Texas Target Stores
My wife loves going shopping at Target stores here in Texas, she tells me how the lighting is better, it smells better, and the products are better than the cheaper big box stores. It’s all the same to me as I don’t enjoy shopping, and I want to get out of the store as quickly as possible. But recently I was reading an article released by Yahoo Finance talking about how Target stores could look different in the not-so-distant future.
Elon Musk Moves Location of X Headquarters, Here Is the New Location
Elon Musk has confirmed that there is a new location for the headquarters of X which was once known as Twitter, but it’s still here in Texas. Let’s be honest, Musk is fascinating, he is a brilliant person who has made billions of dollars, which is why people love to talk about him and his companies. But where is the new headquarters for X in Texas?
2 TX Cities Make The Top 20 Most Unhappy In The Country
Two Texas cities recently made the list of happiest cities in the country; unfortunately, it was at the bottom. San Antonio ranked #18 for unhappiness, followed by Lubbock at #20. WalletHub has posted its list of happiest cities in the U.S. for 2024, and so far, it's not looking too...
Can’t Miss: Hilarious True Tales of Petty Revenge in Texas
Get ready, we're going to go to some dark places with True Tales Of Petty Revenge In Texas. We put the call out on Facebook with the question, "What Petty Thing Did You Do To Get Back At Somebody". The answers, at times, were absolutely over the edge. It takes a certain degree of pettiness to exact revenge in the first place. We were hoping for simple stories like "the ol' shrimp in the air conditioner vent", but some of this went way, way beyond this. There are things here that people could be arrested for!
Warning: Cantaloupe Sold In Texas Recalled For Dangerous Bacteria
Cantaloupe is a sweet, delicious, and popular melon here in Texas, but also one with a fraught history. Last year, hundreds were sickened by a Salmonella outbreak, and six people lost their lives. And now (September 2024) another batch of melons has been recalled for potential Salmonella contamination. What Is...
Discover Texas’ Hidden Grand Canyon – Nature’s Best Kept Secret!
Did you know that Texas had the second largest canyon in the United States?. Why would you go to the "Grand Canyon" when we have our own canyon right here in Texas. Yes, it's second to the Grand Canyon, but I've been to Arizona and their barbeque is terrible. Stay close to the Lone Star State and explore your fascination with canyons right here in your own backyard.
Texas Judge Accused Of Racism After Social Media “Ozark” Comment
A Texas judge has been accused of making a racist comment on social media, but his office is blaming his "jokester" wife for leaving it, according to The Barbed Wire. The questionable comment left by the account of Nueces County Judge Jack Pulcher was: “In 5 years she built that kind of business…. Ozark part 4…”
14 Baby Names Now Banned in the State of Texas
As someone who has never had a child, I do not know how easy or how hard the process of choosing a name for a child can be. I do have a short list of names if I were to finally have a kid with them being somewhat common. For some parents, however, they want to find the most unusual or just downright stupid names to call their kids, i.e. Apple or Blanket. While you can have your kid in Hawkins, Texas and name him or her whatever you want, there are a select few names or ways to name your baby that are illegal.
Texas A&M Puts the Brakes on Breakdancing in Art Galleries
Look, I know we all loved the 2024 Summer Olympics and the breakdancing segment (#RaygunFanForLife), but this may be getting out of hand. Hey, if you get the sudden urge to bust it down after a long day, I get it. The problem lays within the where you decide to do it. A public park? Perfect. Your own home? Even better. Texas A&M's art gallery with fragile glass cases all over and guests trying to enjoy artwork? Perhaps not.
All Remaining Pancho’s Mexican Buffets Are In Texas- Here’s Where To Find Them
Are you blessed enough to have warm, fuzzy memories of family meals at Pancho's Mexican Buffet?. I am, and I'm grateful. I've gotten to enjoy the Arlington Pancho's a few times. Sure, it's not extremely authentic Mexican food, but it is authentically delicious, novel, and nostalgic. And anyone who lets...
Man Arrested For What He Was Hiding In His Backyard Swimming Pool
Only eight percent of American homes having a swimming pool -- either in-ground or above ground -- in their backyard, so it's safe to say that the majority of us are amongst that figure of people without a pool in their backyard. Even families who've never owned a pool know...
Kelsea Ballerini Explains How Chase Stokes Helped Her Try Acting
Kelsea Ballerini has spoken in the past about how she and her actor boyfriend Chase Stokes are each other's biggest cheerleaders. That means showing up to support each other in their respective fields, whether that's walking red carpets, attending awards shows or simply cheering on each other's projects. Up until now, that's been pretty clearly divided, since Ballerini is a country singer and Stokes is an actor, starring in the Netflix drama series Outer Banks.
Tough On Crime: Two Of The Worst Prisons In America Are In Texas
It's a known fact that Texas prisons are no joke. We aren't talking about "city jails" like the ones in Houston or Dallas even though those can be pretty bad in their own right. We're talking about TDCJ (Texas Department of Criminal Justice) and ask anyone that's been to one...
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