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Texas Murderer Spared From Execution Over DNA Testing Concerns
Ruben Gutierrez was spared being executed less than an hour before it was scheduled to take place, leaving the victim's family devastated. Gutierrez was set to be put to death just after 6 pm on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, but it looks like things have changed. His arguments regarding DNA testing in a lower court ruling led to an order to halt the execution by the high court.
Garth Brooks to Be Inducted Into Austin City Limits Hall of Fame
Garth Brooks will receive a major honor this year: He will be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame during a special 50th anniversary special. As the iconic music series marks its golden anniversary, the Hall of Fame will also be celebrating its 10th anniversary. The event will...
Kane Brown Donates Music Studio to Boys & Girls Club in Texas [Pictures]
Kane Brown is giving musical opportunities to kids in Fort Worth, Texas. The country star just donated a brand new studio to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant Country. Brown teamed up with Major League Baseball's Together All-Star Legacy initiative to renovate the club's facilities, which includes a new multi-purpose gym, too.
Jimmy Dean Festival Is Back & Headlined By Grammy Award Winner, Little Texas
The Jimmy Dean Music Festival is back for a fourth year, with a revised format and new venue. Originally organized by Wayland Baptist University to highlight its Jimmy Dean Museum, the annual event celebrating Plainview’s hometown hero has moved to more of a community-led event, with leadership from the Plainview Lions Club.
Country Stars Who Have Suffered Heart Attacks
Country stars often sing about broken hearts, but for some, those lyrics might hit a little bit close to home. Read on to see which country singers have suffered heart attacks — and how they're doing today. Not surprisingly, some of the stars of country music's golden era suffered...
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