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Texas Legislators Do Not Care That You Want Legal Marijuana
I find this topic so frustrating that I revisit it from time to time. I just read that Texas lawmakers are considering banning Delta 8 & 9 and it just shows, all over again, that they don't care about the average persons wishes. They care only to serve special interest groups and not the public at large. These products exist and are popular because Texas has not legalized marijuana.
World’s Largest Buc-ee’s Will Open in Texas Next Month
The new Buc-ee’s Luling will be the largest Buc-ee’s location in the country, bringing the largest Buc-ee’s back where the legend began. Occupying more than 75,000 square feet, the updated Buc-ee’s Luling will replace the city’s current Buc-ee’s store, which was the brand’s first family travel center, built in 2003.
The History of Negro League Baseball in Louisiana
Major League Baseball has announced they will officially recognized statistics from Negro League Baseball in their record books. A move that sent shockwaves through the sports world. The decision by Major League Baseball instantly changed their record books. As players like Josh Gibson instantly ascended to the top of all-time...
Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women Features 12 Texans
Texas women are making their mark when it comes to being the richest self-made women in America!. According to Forbes, a whopping 12 Texan entrepreneurs have made it rain on the 'Richest Self-Made Women' list, and they are surrounded by a few Hollywood A-list names that include Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Oprah Winfrey, to name a few!
Popular Swimming Beach Closed Until Further Notice in Arkansas
One of Arkansas' favorite swimming beaches at Lake Catherine State Park near Hot Springs has been temporarily closed until further notice. The popular swimming beach has been closed due to elevated E. Coli levels, according to the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality. The problem stems from a sanitary manhole sewer overflow from the collection systems along Gulpha Creek.
Louisiana Cruisers Warned – Avoid a Gross Problem ‘Don’t Pack It’
By the time 2024 comes to a close thousands of Louisiana cruise ship guests will have embarked on a dream vacation out of the Port of New Orleans. Cruise traffic out of the Big Easy as well as Galveston, Texas, and Mobile, Alabama has been on the increase since the world came out from under the COVID pandemic.
[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.
Popular Country Funnyman Cledus T. Judd Is Coming To Shreveport
For those wondering whatever happened to Cledus T. Judd, we found him!. The country music funnyman disappeared from the limelight for a while, but Judd admits that it was for a great reason. "I left the biz to be a full time dad and now my kids are leaving me...
Tips for Louisiana Dog Owners to Help Our Furry Friends Beat the Heat
If you are accustomed to taking your dog for a walk each day as the temperatures rise, the ground your dog walks on likely will be super hot. We, as humans, are struggling to keep ourselves cool in this brutal heat. Tips for Pets When It's Hot Outside. The obvious...
You Can Buy Buc-ee’s Items in Lafayette, Louisiana
Almost everyone I know is a fan of the store, Buc-ee's. I admit that I make sure that when I am traveling if there is a Buc-ee's location within an hour of where I am traveling, I stop at the store. I am an "all-out fan" of Buc-ee's. I know...
Watch a Shreveport Newscast From 32 Years Ago
This newscast is from KTBS 3's 'Nightcast' from March of 1992...32 years ago. But when you watch it back, pretty much every story could play today. Let's travel back in time with Al Pierce, Liz Swain, Ed Duranczyk, and Ed Baswell to see what's going on in 1992... They lead...
Want to ‘Search for the Rougarou’? You Can on June 7th at This Louisiana Lake
The Rougarou is out there and one Acadiana area group wants to help you find him or her. Acadiana Adventure Guides have put together what sounds like an amazing experience. It's a kayak experience they're deeming the "Search for the Rougarou," where you and your friends will go on a thrilling nighttime swamp tour.
7 Things Every Kid Wished Their House Had When They Were Growing Up
There's a popular question on the internet: What's something you thought was a rich people thing when you were a kid?. Let's get this straight—that's not what this is. There were certain things that every kid wished their house had when they were growing up. Okay fine, I'm a '70s/'80s kid, but these things were (and in some cases are) pretty universal.
Texas’ Best-Kept Secret Just Might Be This Videogame Museum!
Did you know that Texas is home to one of the coolest video game museums, EVER! Yea, I didnt know either until i came across a post online that featured a photo of the National Videogame Museum in Frisco, Texas and I was intrigued!. Since its opening in 2016, this...
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.
Texas Most Wanted: Meet Wild Bill Longley, confessed killer of 32
It's not surprising that there were two men who were known as "Wild Bill". Bill Longley was another gunfighter with a short fuse and a very quick trigger finger. Longley seems to have started his killing spree with three former slaves. Longley and friends were attempting to either rob or harasses the men when one panicked. Longley killed Green Evans as he attempted to get away. Longley later claimed that he wasn't the only one doing the shooting.
Body of Missing Texas Woman Found in Alligator’s Mouth
A search was called off for a missing person this week after her remains were found in an alligator. Police Investigating the Death of 60-Year-Old Woman. Not a lot of details have been released from the Houston Police Department on this case, but here is what we know so far. Police were looking for a woman in her 60's this past Tuesday near Horsepen Bayou. Officers were combing the area looking for her whereabouts, when an officer stumbled upon an alligator eating human remains.
Interesting, List of Texas Counties Shrinking in Population
Most people in the state of Texas are talking about how the population just seems to keep on growing. Especially when it comes to people from California making the move to Texas. But it’s not just from one state, there are people moving to Texas from all over the country for a variety of reasons. But it’s interesting to think that not all parts of Texas are growing, there are some areas that are shrinking in population.
5 Easy Ways To Conserve Energy And Save Money This Summer
We can all agree on four things: everything is high, summers are getting hotter, staying cool is essential, and saving money is important. When it comes to keeping our homes energy efficient, we can do many simple things to save money on our bills. According to experts at Energy Star,...
These Are the 5 Largest Spiders in Louisiana: Videos
I can't say I'm a huge fan of snakes, but I am very captivated by them. Unlike my wife, who feels "the only good snake is a dead snake," when confronted by one, I can certainly pick it up and relocate it rather than just kill it. But for me... spiders are a little different. Not a huge fan... and certainly not going to pick one up voluntarily. But education is always the key... so...
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