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10 West Texas Street Names That Are Tough to Pronounce
Okay, for all newcomers, we here in Abilene have some street names that are not pronounced the way they are spelled. If you want to sound like you belong in the Key City take notes as to "Street Name Pronunciation." First off in the early days of Abilene when the...
Hear A ‘Code Brown’ Announced At Walmart? Exit The Store Immediately
Hearing announcements over the intercom while shopping happens all the time. How many times have we heard "cleanup on aisle six?" However, hearing an announcement you don't recognize can be a little unsettling. I already knew some stores used color-coded announcements to alert associates and staff to certain situations, but I had never heard about "Code Brown" before. I had to find out what's what.
Should Home Schooled Kids in Wichita Falls, Texas Play on UIL Teams?
Some Texas school districts already allow this, could Wichita Falls be next?. Could We See Home School Children on Sports Teams in Wichita Falls?. Some parents throughout Wichita Falls have decided to pull their children out of schools within the WFISD and educate them at home. However, the one thing some of these parents think their children are missing out on is athletic programs. Whether that be football, basketball, or baseball as examples.
UMass Dartmouth Commencement Speaker Gifts Each Grad $1000
NORTH DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — The UMass Dartmouth Class of 2024 may have had to graduate in the middle of a storm, but it was commencement speaker Robert Hale who made it rain. Hale announced at the end of his speech, which focused on the concept of giving, that he and his wife Karen were giving every graduate $1,000 in cash.
That Time This Texan Helped Free the Birds
It was another blazing hot afternoon in the dead middle of a Texas summer. I was walking to my car after leaving a divorce support group. And there they were. Two baby birds with their wings wrapped around each other, a tiny pile of tiny feathers on the black asphalt.
Win a Trip to San Antonio to Experience Def Leppard’s ‘Summer Stadium Rock’ Tour with Journey and Steve Miller Band
Pack your bags-- we want to send you and a guest to experience the magic of Def Leppard's 'Summer Stadium Rock' tour this August. We want to fly you to San Antonio, Texas where you'll see Def Leppard, Journey, and Steve Miller Band in concert at the one and only Alamodome--talk about an experience you'll never forget.
3.6M Texans Will Travel for Memorial Day
If you're planning a road trip anywhere in Texas for Memorial Day weekend, you should know that EVERYONE in Texas and the country, for that matter, is planning a road trip for Memorial Day. Triple-A says that this Memorial Day weekend, 43.8 million Americans are expected travel at least 50...
My Advice To Lubbock Graduates Of All Ages…Move
Congrats on your many years of school. Graduation is not a simple thing or everyone would do it. Lubbock is a great place but it is not the end all be all. You are not getting an accurate picture of the world and it's people if you live in Lubbock all your life then settle down here. Trust me, there's a reason close to ten thousand people graduate at Texas Tech, then immediately head somewhere else. You opportunities are limited here and your skills may be much more valued somewhere else.
Haunting Secrets Can Be Found in This Tiny Texas Village
The question must be asked, do you believe in ghosts? If you answered yes, then I ask you if you're afraid of ghosts. These were the questions I was asked years ago when I first toured the Buffalo Gap Historic Village Jail. Once you get that question settled in your...
Dallas Cowboys Announce Their 2024 Schedule In the Best Way
The much anticipated 2024 schedule has been released. We got a little glimpse when Fox announced that their newest announcer, Tomy Brady, would call his first game on Sunday, September 8th, and it would be between the Dallas Cowboys at the Cleveland Browns. Yesterday the NFL released the full schedule....
Rising Costs: Texans Now Making Fast Food Favorites at Home
Hard working Texans are getting hit in the wallet right now and even fast food is getting to be too expensive. It's sad to see people not being able to afford this option anymore but it’s we all know that food costs are on the rise for everyone and that includes big businesses, and they still must make profits, so those additional costs are passed on to us, the consumers. But the price increase is causing some to fight back and start making some of their favorite fast-food items at home.
Texans Should Put A Dryer Sheet In Their Mailbox Right Now
I'm all about things that make life easy. Life hacks. Tricks you can use to get the job done. I found one that Texans need to act on now. Consider popping a dryer sheet into your mailbox. Yes, you read that right, a dryer sheet, like the kind you toss in the dryer with your laundry. At first, this might sound a bit unusual, but it’s a neat little hack that can make a big difference.
A Small Texas Eatery Named Among 50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in The U.S.
Here's something people don't talk about enough, the most beautiful restaurants. We've got mountains of lists ranking the best BBQ, the best burgers, the best wings, and wine spritzers, but what about the best atmosphere? That's important. While we may overlook a rundown joint on the outskirts of town cause...
Memorial Day Vs. Veterans Day: Understanding The Difference In Texas
Memorial Day weekend is upon us in Texas and many folks are planning road trips, graduations, and backyard bar-b-ques. However, some will spend the weekend thanking veterans for their service which is not what we should be doing. So, what's the difference?. First off, we all should thank veterans for...
Was a Shark Caught in Popular Texas Tubing River? [VIDEO]
Many are freaking out after video of a shark supposedly being caught in a popular Texas summer destination. Literally a couple weeks ago we had a story on the best rivers to float in Texas this summer. The first one mentioned in the story is the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, Texas. Well, some folks don't really feel comfortable floating the river after a video posted to Tik Tok shows a shark being caught there.
New Texas Medicine Recall Because Users Are Vulnerable To Death
As a Texas resident that is on a permanent medication due to an auto immune disorder, I am always keeping an eye out for prescription warnings and recalls because there is no way to make different lifestyle choices that will allow me to find a path off of medicinally treating my disease. Unfortunately, I am not alone in being prescribed a medication maintenance as it is believed over half of Americans take a daily dosage.
Texas Dominates This List of America’s 40 Rudest Cities
Rude behavior happens anywhere. From the big cities to quaint little towns. While most cities in Texas are known for their hospitality, some have built up a reputation for their, shall we say, less-than-friendly behavior. I looked up the word rude. It's defined as "offensive in manner or action". According...
Lights Out, Texas! It’s Not Just for the Birds
According to statistics shared by Audubon Texas, over one hundred million birds die annually after colliding with manmade structures. Collisions with manmade structures are one of the primary causes of death for migratory birds. The Lights Out, Texas! initiative is working to lower those numbers and protect billions of birds migrating through the state.
These Popular Candies Now Being Recalled In The Lone Star State
If you're in Texas and have recently bought candies from Palmer Candy, there's some important news you need to know about. The company has issued a voluntary recall for over 20 different candy products because of possible contamination with salmonella, a type of bacteria that can make people sick. The...
Avoid Buying Your Child A Blue Swim Suit This Year
Living in Dallas, Austin, Amarillo and Longview, Texas we know it's going to be hot during the summer, it's just a fact of Texas living. Many Texans seek relief from the heat by splashing around in a pool, whether it's a public or community pool or one in our backyards, they can cool us off on those sweltering days.
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