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Are 3D Printed Homes the Future of Texas Real Estate?
Everything feels incredibly expensive right now, especially for those looking to buy a home. Real estate prices are getting higher and higher, making it feel less and less achievable to be a homeowner for many young adults. That is why it can be important to find alternatives that may better suit some lifestyles.
The Top-10 Dog Names in Texas and the Breeds That Fit Them Best
Here in the Lone Star State, our dogs are more than just man's best friend. We consider them our companions, co-workers, and essential helpers in rounding up livestock. They are our protectors, safeguarding other farm animals, and they keep us company whether we're on the farm, ranch, or wherever life takes us.
[WATCH] This is 100% The Best Way To Kill Mosquitos
If you haven't noticed, mosquitos are out in full force. I must be pretty sweet because those suckers adore me. Luckily, I found a super simple method to keep them keep them at bay. According to a few of my co-workers, it works. Not just well, but really really well.
Texas City Lands $90 Million Deal To Turn Private Land Into County Park
Travis County commissioners plan to add about 1,500 acres to the county’s wilderness parklands, protecting the pristine land from development and setting it up as a future destination for hikers and bicyclists. The descendants of Austin tech titan George Kozmetsky and his wife, Ronya, who created Austin's RGK Foundation,...
Never Leave These Items in Your Car in Texas During The Summer
Have you ever left an unopened Coke in your car on a hot Texas day? Sometimes, they explode, leaving you with a disastrous mess. It happened to me a few years ago and I just wanted to sell the car and start over. It was such a pain to clean up.
Needing Your Lawn Mowed in Texas? Here’s a Bigger, Better, and Interesting Alternative
You've got to love Texas. It's a vast state. Inside this vast state is a lot of land that gets overgrown. Just look at Amarillo and Lubbock, land as far as the eye can see, further south the more tree-dense land in New Braunfels, and the rest of Hill Country.
Breaking Bad: One Of The Biggest Drug Busts In Texas History
It sounds like something you'd see in a crime thriller movie, One of the biggest drug busts in Texas History, centered around an unsuspecting 18-wheeler in Denton County. This isn't your everyday bust, this one is jaw-dropping. According to a news article from WFAA, it all started on a typical...
You Can Swim With Sharks At This Texas Attraction
Have you ever wanted to swim with sharks or do a cage dive? When you think about where you can do this activity, you would normally think about Hawaii or Australia maybe? When we were in Hawaii we tried to do a shark dive but it was not available in Maui, you could only do it in Honolulu. You can now cage dive here in Texas.
Palo Duro Canyon Becomes the Latest Victim of Technology
We are really lucky to have Palo Duro Canyon pretty much in our backyard. We have the beauty within a short drive. We can camp, bike, and hike. We can take the family out to see the Musical Drama Texas. Palo Duro Canyon is only second to the Grand Canyon...
Doing These 12 Things In Texas Could Get You In Legal Trouble
Did you know Texas has laws that most people don't know about? While the Lone Star State is known for its barbeque and friendly folks, it's also home to lesser-known laws that could catch you off guard. Only In Your State got me started. They listed several weird laws in...
Remembering The Branch Davidian Tragedy In Waco Texas
Many people might know the Branch Davidian Compound in Texas from a tragic event that happened long ago. This place near Waco was once the home of a group called the Branch Davidians. It was a religious community that lived together and was led by David Koresh. Koresh claimed to have "special knowledge" from God and interpreted the Bible in his own way, which attracted followers but also raised concerns.
How McDonald’s Once Opened a Confusing Restaurant-Themed Hotel
McDonald's attempt to enter the hotel industry wasn't exactly super-sized. The fast food juggernaut was looking to expand its offerings by opening a pair of themed hotels in 2001. They would close less than two years later. Inside The McDonald's Golden Arch Hotel. The Golden Arch Hotel concept launched with...
Waffle Restaurant in Texas is Gonna Make You Drool
Like most people living in Texas I love to eat, it doesn’t matter what the food is because I’ll try just about anything. Especially when there is hot sauce or if it’s deep fried. But we are fortunate to have so many fantastic restaurant options available to us across Texas. We have everything from delicious BBQ to amazing Mexican food and enough dessert options to go around. But as I was on social media recently, I saw pictures of a restaurant in Texas that I wasn’t familiar with, and I started drooling immediately.
From Afar to Texas Star: The State’s Most Iconic Restaurant Wasn’t Born Here
You know that burger joint you can find in nearly every town in Texas? The hub affectionately known as the "Texas Stop Sign"? That place renowned for its chocolate-dipped ice cream cones and other frozen treats?. A longtime landmark in the Lone Star, Dairy Queen once had over a thousand...
Walmart Accused of Overcharging Self-Checkout Customers in New Report
Walmart allegedly overcharged customers who used the self-checkout lanes at more than 1,600 stores according to a recent report. Sometime in mid-March, Walmart customers using self-checkout lanes were allegedly both under- and over-charged according to a report from Bloomberg News. The outlet is basing the article on documents pertaining to the alleged incident.
Is It Legal For a Texas Store To Detain You to Check Your Bags?
Self-checkout stands have overrun grocery stores, and it's lead to an uptick in stores posting employees are exits to check customer receipts. But can a store employee in Texas legally detain you?. Last week I stopped by Walmart Marketplace on my way home after work. It's a store I frequent...
Local Artists Unite For Healing For Hawley Benefit In Texas To Help Tornado Victims
Folks in Hawley Texas are still cleaning up from the tornado that touched down on Thursday, May 2nd during a round of dangerous thunderstorms rolling across the state. Several families experienced severe damage to their property, some losing everything. Several professional storm chasers captured the tornado, including Mike Olbinski who...
Examining The Final Words Of Texas Death Row Inmates
Texas is notorious for the active use of the death penalty, executing 262 inmates since 1982. But have you ever been curious about what these death row inmates' final words were before they took their last breath? Keep reading to see their chilling final words. As appalling as that may...
America’s First Official F5 Tornado Happened In Texas
Few Texans can describe, first-hand, the devastation that the Waco tornado wreaked on that fateful day over 70 years ago. The year is 1953. Polio vaccines were about to be introduced to the public as they see on T.V. that across the pond, England crowns the young Elizabeth II as Queen following the tragic loss of her father, King George VI.
Austin, Texas Airport To Stop Parking Reservations Until August 10th
Air travel can be stressful for many in the state of Texas. But why would it be stressful for someone to get on an airplane to go somewhere you ask? There's plenty of reasons. Security could be taking too long, which is a prime example isn't it?. Others include people...
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