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Tex-Mex Restaurant Cracks Punny Jokes With Popular Sign
A popular Tex-Mex restaurant in Austin known for its outdoor sign has grabbed the attention of folks in the Lone Star State. This restaurant is known as much for its outdoor sign as its food. El Arroyo has a funny, sarcastic, and sometimes even truthful outdoor sign that has been a staple around the Austin area for years.
Texas Is Dragging It’s Feet Feeding The Poor And May Lose Funding Altogether
How embarrassing is it that we have money to help our most needy, and can't get it to them in a timely fashion?. Something is broke in the State of Texas. It appears we have a problem either working with the Federal Government when we need to, or that our agencies are dysfunctional. Whether that dysfunction is a lack of staff, poor management, or a lack of proper direction from their superiors is up for debate. When there is an urgent situation like we have now it should be far more important to take care of the people now and figure out what went wrong later.
Enchanting Dolphin-Shaped Houseplant Will Make Waves in Your Living Room
These days, I pretty much assume every eye-catching image on the internet is AI-generated. So, when I saw photos of a dolphin-shaped houseplant, I thought, "Nice try, robots!" But guess what? Color me surprised because there are actually houseplants shaped like everyone's favorite fun-loving (most of the time) ocean-dweller. Meet...
Texas Theaters Offering Discounts & Free Movies For Kids This Summer
Summer is here and if you are trying to beat the Texas heat movie theaters across Texas got you covered. There are a bunch of theater offering some sweet deals and we have them all listed out for you with how to do it!!. From free showings of movies, cheaper...
Walking the Wrong Way On Abilene Streets Could Get You Arrested
In the past year, we've seen headlines about Texans being cited for simply walking on the wrong side of the street. Last night, I experienced firsthand why it's crucial for Texas law enforcement to strictly uphold this law. Driving home from the radio station, I navigated through some dark stretches...
30 Stunning Images of Pride Celebrations Around The World
While June is Pride Month in the U.S. several other countries have their own celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community throughout the year. The first gay pride parade stepped off following the 1969 Stonewall Riots in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. New York Police Department officers had raided the Stonewall Inn, which History.com notes was "common" at "bars and restaurants where gays and lesbians were known to gather."
7 Rad Places To Snap A Photo While Traveling Through Texas
If you've read any of my content lately, you can probably tell I've been in the mood to travel...BAD. I've been scrolling the internet for cool things to see and do in Texas this summer nearly daily. I know I'm not the only person ready to leave the office for a couple of days to enjoy a little vacation time.
Five of The Most Exciting Places for Family Adventure in East Texas To Visit This Summer
Summer time in East Texas. It's hot. Your kids are already bored. What is there to do? Well, we know exactly what you should do, you've got to find time to visit a few places that you may have forgotten were right here in our neighborhood. There are so many...
Fishermen Told to Kill Dangerous, Invasive Fish on Sight if Seen in Texas Waters
Will these 'invasive sea creatures' that can allegedly survive on land be in Texas soon?. Let's hope not. The idea of invasive, 'dangerous' sea creatures is bad enough without also worrying about them surviving OUT of the water near Tyler, Texas. In late May, the New York Post shared a...
How Texas Residents Display Their Pride On Flag Day
This Friday is Flag Day and many of us will be flying old glory in honor of the special day. So how exactly did "Flag Day" come to being and why? So many of us especially in Texas take great pride in displaying our flags. The fact is that Flag...
Abilene’s Downtown Train Tracks Have A Big History in This Area
Some of us see and hear it every day. If you work or live along North 1st or South 1st streets, you most likely see and hear it at intervals all day long. Every morning I come into the radio station on South 1st, there's no mistaking that massively loud horn. There's just no way you can live in Abilene and not notice the trains barreling through town several times each day.
From Bark to Bite: Exploring Texas’ 4 Most Aggressive Dog Breeds
When it comes to adopting a dog in Texas, most folks picture a loyal, loving companion that fits perfectly into family life. But, it's also important to look at the temperament of different breeds, especially those known for being more aggressive or protective. While "aggressiveness" can be a strong word,...
The Dead Man’s Fingers Fungus Is as Grotesque as It Sounds
There's a fungus among us and it's creeping the internet out. While it sounds like an '80s horror movie or maybe the name of your cousin's garage band, Dead Man's Fingers is actually a mushroom, or fungus, and when it comes to looks, it's not messing around. What Does 'Dead...
Lakeway, Texas Police Looking Into Graffiti With Anti-Semitic Views
Recently in the city of Lakeway, Texas, graffiti was found that seemed to promote anti-semitic views. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by KXAN, incidents involving graffiti began in April of this year. Specifically, April 7th was the first instance of the images reported to officials of the city. Following the initial report, six other occurrences have been alerted to police.
This Texan Loves the French Version of the Dallas Theme
Why This Texan is Head Over Heels for the French Version of the Dallas Theme Song. People in foreign countries usually watch the same shows we here in America watch, they just dub in voices speaking that country's language. But did you know they usually have original theme songs as well?
Every State Busting People for Operating Vehicles Without Shoes
You better have those feet covered before heading down the road. Police in at least three states will write you a ticket for driving without shoes. You should know, however, there is a catch to where you can and cannot cruise barefoot. Can You Drive A Car Barefoot?. The short...
The History Behind All 63 National Parks in the U.S.
People entered U.S. national parks 325.5 million times in 2023, up by 13 million visits from the year before, according to the National Park Service. Five national parks—including Glacier Bay, Joshua Tree, and Dry Tortugas—saw record-setting numbers of visitors, the vast majority of whom arrived at the parks between June and August.
Dr Pepper is Now the Number 2 Most Popular in America
Dr Pepper is the favorite soda of just about every Texan. There is literally a handful of Texans who don't like Dr Pepper. I love Dr Pepper. Being a Type 1 Diabetic, I have to stick to Diet Dr Pepper or Dr Pepper Zero Sugar which taste great in their own right. I will drink Coca Cola from time to time but it's number two in my book. Pepsi is meh. A report has just come out that names the top sodas in the nation. Dr Pepper has moved up in this report.
Texas Court Rules Library Must Return Book About Farts To Shelves
Whoever decided a book about butts and farts shouldn't be on library shelves is never invited to any party of mine. Not only are they no fun, but the library should be free from censorship, especially over something so silly. I hope whatever petty Karen complained about this gets crop-dusted every day until their attitude improves.
How High Does Abilene Rank on the “Lowest Cost of Living” List?
With the economy tanking like it has been, and grocery prices climbing through the roof. I have become a penny pincher. So when it comes to the cost of living, I am in the know. Plus, when I learned that I live in one of the top 10 cities for the lowest cost of living in Texas I was cheering my Abilene.
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