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Texas Beware You Could Be Driving One of the Most Stolen Vehicles
According to the latest studies and numbers from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), most of Texas has at least one of the most stolen vehicles in their driveway. While Texas is different from the rest of the United States. It's apparent that "West Texans" drive a lot of the top 10 autos that are highly sought after by thieves.
Friends of the Abilene Public Library Needs Your Help Now
What are Friends of the Abilene Public Library (FAPL) up to this year? First, the "Friends" are volunteers who enjoy reading and helping the Abilene Public Library. More so than ever before the Library needs volunteers to assist with this year's annual "Friends of the Abilene Public Library Book Sale."
Expert: Alien ‘Beings’ Used ‘Cloaking Device’ in Las Vegas Neighborhood [WATCH]
A video that supposedly shows aliens from a crashed UFO in the backyard of a Las Vegas home is now being claimed as proof they are using a "cloaking device" to move among us. Nearly a year ago, Angel Kenmore shared a video on YouTube where he told the story about hearing a crash while working on a car with his brother.
13 North American Amusement Parks Growing the Most in Popularity
Heart-pounding thrill rides, tasty treats, unique attractions—who doesn't love a trip to an amusement park? In fact, our universal (pun intended) love for amusement parks stretches back much further than you might expect: all the way to 1583. That's when the world's oldest amusement park, Bakken, opened in Denmark.
More And More Texans Are Dealing with Financial Stress
We all know that people in Texas work long hours and aren’t afraid to put in some hard work. But we do want to be rewarded for our work and just be able to provide for our families. But more and more families are struggling to make it right now for a variety of reasons. But one thing is sure when you’re looking at data it’s clear that Texas is one of the states that has most people in financial distress.
New Texas Child Care Facility Caters To Medically Complex Kids
I've Been Telling You For Months About This Special Place Called Sunshine Pediatric Day Center in Tyler. A new facility has opened in Tyler that caters to medially complex children and kids with special needs that require around the clock care. Parents of children with individualized medical needs know well the daily grind of going to work and having to find care of their kids and make sure they are also learning and growing at the same time. It can be hard.
Furious ‘Kevin’ Arrested at Texas Border Patrol Checkpoint
A guy at a Border Patrol checkpoint in Texas demonstrated the worst way to deal with law enforcement. My experience is the best thing to do when confronted by law enforcement is to simply cooperate with them. It makes for a much better experience for everyone. But there are those...
These 4 Texas Towns Made HGTV’s Top 30 Up-and-Coming
Well, well, would you look at that? Texas makes its presence known on yet another top-of-the-heap list, this one curated by HGTV. According to the article, several factors contributed to HGTV's selection of the Top 30 Up-and-Coming Small Cities in America. Four Texas cities made the Top 30 list. Living...
Caution! Toxic Puss Caterpillar Invades Texas
Warning! Highly Poisonous Puss Caterpillar Spotted in Texas. You do not want to touch this thing. That walking mustache will tear you up. That's the Puss Caterpillar. They’re found in the United States, mostly Texas and they just so happen to be the most dangerous caterpillar in the country.
Texas Homeowners: Your Favorite ‘Secret’ Hiding Spots Aren’t Actually Safe
Many people have certain places where they hide the stuff they feel has the most value--whether that's monetarily or has personal information or sentimental value. You know, those certain hiding places where they stash stuff they want to keep safe from would-be house burglars who may invade their Texas homes.
People in This Texas City Have Some of the Longest Commutes in the U.S.
If you despise long commute times, don’t move to this Texas city. I’ve lived in both small towns and big cities and for my money, there’s a lot to love about both. But one thing I do not love about the big city is the long commute times.
Treasured Texas Lake Now One Of The Best In America
It has never been a better time to be a lake or reservoir in Texas as almost every one of their water levels are all at 100% or more thanks to a two year drought finally being broken. You couple that fantastic news with the announcement that one of our beloved Texas lakes is also in the running to be named the best in America, you now begin to see that everything is not only bigger in Texas, but also better.
Survive the Heat in Texas: Here Are 5 Simple Tips to Help You
The number of people that die every year due to heat-related deaths is up drastically. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). During 2018–2023, over 5,000 heat-related deaths occurred in America. However, Texas leads in the number of people dying due to heatstroke according to the CDC, the...
Dating Age Ranges: Texans Have Strong Opinions on Age Difference
The Shane Company has The Loupe, an online love, marriage, and relationship magazine. Recently they released the latest findings from their 'age-range dating survey' on how we Texans feel about dating someone younger and someone older. Most Texans don't see any problem with dating someone who is two to five...
Watch a Texas Ranger Take Out a Fan’s Nachos With Home Run Ball
Just another reason for a Philadelphia fan to hate a Texas team. Well I imagine Dallas sports fans over the next few nights will be busy watching Mavs and Stars playoffs. Fans that tuned in for some baseball last night before those games get started got to reignite the Dallas/Philadelphia rivalry. Let's face it, the Phillies and Rangers don't have any 'real beef'. Cowboys and Eagles on the other hand is real hatred that has been going on for decades. Well one Phillies fan did not have a good night last night.
Indulge in Late-Night Delights at These Top West Texas Eateries
Since I've been on the radio from 3 till 7 PM, I find myself returning to some old habits. One is NOT getting chores done during the day. The other is when I get done at the radio station it's well after 7 PM and I was hungry. So it...
[NIGHTMARE VIBES] Woman Discovers Squatter Living Under Her Bed
Ever felt like there might be a stranger in your home? I know when I was a teenager and my parents were out, I used to panic if I heard any weird noises. I even called the police a couple of times to have them come out and give our house a walk-through. I've seen too many scary movies and read too many stories about squatters hiding in someone's home to let loud bumps in the night slide...
10 Best Places To Live In Texas For Families
Deciding where to live is a big decision, and there are many factors to consider. Which factors are the most important to you will depend on your lifestyle and stage of life. Some of the factors that determine this are the quality of the public schools, whether there are family-oriented activities in the area, and if an area is considered safe based on crime rates. To help you choose a good location in Texas to raise your children, here are the 10 best places to live in Texas for families in 2024.
Planet Fitness Offering Up Free Memberships In Texas
Well summer break is right around the corner in Texas, and the kids are going to be looking for something to do. The younger ones will run around, play outside, and cause pure chaos inside your home. The older kids will more than likely bury themselves on video games or...
Click It or Ticket
From now through Memorial Day, law enforcement will be out making sure Texans are wearing their seatbelts. In 2023 Texas experienced 1, 183 traffic fatalities where those in the vehicle were not wearing a seatbelt. Sixty-two of those crashes happened in the Amarillo Area. Wearing a seat belt reduces the...
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