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Huge Waterspouts Spotted Over Waterway in Louisiana
Summer months in Louisiana can bring many surprises like hurricanes, heat warnings, and even waterspouts. With temperatures reaching the unbearable mark in recent weeks, we've seen some wicked weather and storms in south Louisiana and now we have another look of waterspouts over a waterway here in the "Bayou State."
Little League Team In Texas Disqualified For Unknown Reason
A Little League team from Tarrant County, Texas is currently searching for answers after they were ruled out of the tournament for a unspecified reason. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Tarrant County Team's Great Season Derailed. As reported by NBC DFW, the team's season was one...
Nearly Perfect Circular Lake Not Far From Favorite Louisiana Beach Destination
Beachgoers from South Louisiana love the Emerald Gulf Coast for its beaches and beautiful water, however, did you know that there is a nearly perfect circular lake near one of our favorite beach towns?. This lake is only one of two in the world that is nearly perfect in its...
Watch First Responders Rescue Naked Man From Tree in Houston
Some folks in Houston were treated to quite the show over the weekend. Like so many people commenting on the video on X, I can only speculate as to why a bare-assed guy climbed a tree in Houston. It’s easy to assume he was high as the moon. Admittedly, that’s the first thing that came to my mind.
Hurricane Beryl is Now Expected to Impact Much of Texas
Where do you want to go for dinner? It's a common question and the usual answer is "I don't know." Do you want Mexican, hamburger, pizza, Italian?..."I'm not sure." That's how I envision the future track of Hurricane Beryl over the next several days. Do you want to head to Brownsville, Corpus, Galveston, or how about the Texas/Louisiana border? No one seems to be sold on the correct answer...not even Beryl.
Watch Drone Footage of an Abandoned East Texas Ammunition Plant
I had no idea this existed in Karnack, Texas, Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant. It is nothing more than forest with decaying concrete today, but in its heyday, it produced TNT and other military equipment during World War II and for years after that. Let's take a look at the history of this abandoned facility and how it's providing another necessity today.
Louisiana Democrats Know Who They Want to Replace Joe Biden on the Ballot
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Democratic Party appears to be in turmoil following last week's presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump. There have been multiple calls within the party, both on the record and anonymous, for the sitting president to bow out of the...
Watch Five Texas Cops Use Force to Take Man Into Custody
Texas Officers Use Force to Arrest Man – What Really Happened?. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on the infamous 6th Street in Austin, Texas. These five police officers are attempting to get a very large man to cooperate with them. As the cops threaten...
This Massive Restaurant In Texas Seats 2,800 People
We've heard it many times before. Things are bigger in Texas. But what I've recently discovered takes "big" to a new level. Billed as the biggest restaurant in Texas, The Oasis on Lake Travis in Austin is a multi-tiered, half-inside/half-outside Tex-Mex dining experience. I bet you've never seen a place quite like this.
Texas Man Arrested For Murder Of 4 Year Old Boy
An Texas man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 4-year-old boy back in August 2022. Brady Dillon Michael Burkett was arrested by Randall County Sheriffs today, July 4, 2024, and charged with murder. Details surrounding the case are a bit scarce at the moment, and we...
Watch Semi-Truck Right-Turn Collision With Pickup in Texas
You Won't Believe What Happened When a Semi-Truck Made a Right Turn in Texas. My favorite thing about the video at the bottom of this article is there is literally a yellow warning sign on the back of the semi for the exact thing that pickup truck does. Did they...
See A Louisiana Litterbug? Here’s How To Report Them
Every year the state of Louisiana welcomes millions of visitors to our state. Statistics provided by the Louisiana Travel Association estimate that some 43 million guests will visit our state over the course of a calendar year. We certainly want those guests to leave the state with a favorable impression. And that is where you can make a difference not only in what Louisiana visitors see but what those of us who live here have to look at every day.
Louisiana City Named “Best Small Town” In Bayou State
A publication just announced the "Best Small Town In Louisiana". Do you agree or disagree with their selection?. According to World Atlas, this Louisiana city is "a bewitching small town draped with moss vines and overhanging foliage features a rustic charm unique to Louisiana." Small towns seem to be the...
4 Louisiana Universities Named Among Best in America
Four universities in Louisiana are among the best in the United States, according to an analysis by Money. A total of 745 universities across the country were included in the list created by looking at financial aid, cost of attendance, graduation rates, and other factors. The four Louisiana universities to...
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
Very Nice, 52-Acre Farm For Sale in Canton, Texas
The older I get the more I appreciate privacy and space for my family, and luckily you can find lots of that here in Texas. It’s just nice to look out on your land and have lots of room for whatever you want to do. And if you’re looking for some room and a beautiful home on a nice piece of real estate, there is a property in Canton, Texas that you need to see.
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
Disgusting Texas Karen Cusses Out Teenage Girl Over Snow Cone
A 17-year-old girl met the wrath of a Texas Karen, which I believe are the worst breed known to mankind. Texas Karens have a knack for behaving as the most entitled and the least self-aware. It's embarassing to come across so many of them in my home state, and I want to apologize to the rest of the world on their behalf. I'm sorry.
Texas Shark Attack – Video Shows 2 Injured at Popular Texas Beach
As Texas residents from Galveston Island southward to South Padre Island have been keeping a close eye on the movement of Hurricane Beryl there was a violent reminder that even without a hurricane the waters of the Gulf of Mexico can be dangerous. An incident was reported yesterday, July 4th, by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department that should concern anyone who wants to bathe in the waters of the Gulf.
Beryl Stronger – Texas Landfall Likely With Louisiana Impacts
It was on June 25th that tropical observers in Louisiana first noted that the National Hurricane Center was paying special attention to an area of disturbed weather in the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean. By June 28th that area of disturbed weather had become a tropical cyclone with a name. The storm is Hurricane Beryl and in its brief existence, it has given forecasters a lot to look at.
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