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This Bitter Texas Feud is 165 Years Old, and Still Going Strong
For the past 160+ years, a feud in Texas has been ongoing, and it involves the image below. The fuss is all about that red north/south borderline that extends from just northwest of Dalhart to west of Midland/Odessa. It separates Texas from New Mexico...and, it's not where it's supposed to be. It's not even straight up and down.
Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
Louisiana Hunter Claims to Be Chased Out of Woods by Bigfoot
Is Bigfoot in Louisiana? So say that the elusive creature is in Sportsman's Paradise. We recently shared an article that states some Bigfoot "hot spots" in Louisiana and that the elusive creature could be on the move in our state. After reading the article, I decided to go to YouTube...
Unspoken Rules About Texas That Newbies Should Know
Living in the state of Texas is a dream come true. While the heat, humidity, and unexpected storms can be a lot at times. That is just part of living in Texas. You also get lots of great food, so much natural beauty and some of the best people you will ever meet. But there are certain things that are just part of the culture in Texas that others just don’t understand although they should probably learn about these things.
In Texas, It’s Illegal to Use These Baby Names
Here in Texas most people would prefer to not be told what they can or cannot do. Most people in Texas don’t need someone else telling them how to act because they have been taught that growing up. And Texans sure as heck don’t want to be told what they can or cannot name their child. For the most part people in Texas can name their kid whatever they want although there are some specific names that are not allowed.
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
Why Folks in Texas Should Clean Their Toilets with Shaving Cream
Whenever I watch videos that promote 'life hacks', there are always three questions that come to mind. When someone told me about seeing a 'life hack' about cleaning in, on, and around a toilet with shaving cream, I doubted it would answer any of my questions favorably. Yes, I said...
Police Looking Into Why Child Was Discovered Alone In Texas Walmart
An unidentified young child was recently located alone in Wichita Falls, Texas Walmart alone. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by Texoma's Home Page, law enforcement was alerted to the spotting of a child an hour after a Walmart closed at 11 PM in Wichita Falls. The unidentified young boy was found to be walking around the store. Per the employees of the business, the child told them that he was in the shopping area with his mother.
This Houston Area Store is One of the Luckiest in the State of Texas
If you are a person that believes that stores can be lucky for lottery tickets you might want to make a trip up to Rosenberg, Texas. Lucky Rudy's is considered one of the luckiest stores in Texas, and the numbers prove it. Oh yeah, this place has an epic lottery drive-thru.
Texas Lottery Confirms This Town of 6,000 Has A $1 Million Winner
Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot was worth $80 million. Nobody matched all six numbers, so the next drawing on Tuesday, June 25 will be worth approximately $97 million. You Don't Have to Match All Six Numbers to Win Millions. Anyone who matches five of the non-Mega Balls numbers still gets...
Get Your Kids Hooked On Fishing In Lufkin
I see many people on social media in local Lufkin forums talking about needing things for kids to do. The problem is they are attacking the problem all wrong. They are thinking about things available in urban areas that aren't here. All those things in an urban area are made because there is no room in a large city to explore and be outdoors.
Buc-ee’s Tattoo Policy Isn’t Ready For This Art
If you have ever been to Buc-ee's one of the things that might stand out to you is the great pay. They are very transparent about how much they pay and plaster signs around the massive convenience store to entice you to work for them. If you are thinking about...
The 7 Weirdest Driving Laws in the State of Texas
We have found 7 of the strangest laws on the books in Texas regarding driving. By the way, don't even THINK about letting your camel run loose on the beach in Galveston, Texas, or riding your horse at a fast speed on a Texarkana, Texas sidewalk. Granted, those aren't about...
Here’s How to Get Rid of Every Fire Ant in Your Texas Yard
Fire ants suck. From Austin, TX, and across the Lone Star State, they have zero redeeming qualities. Their stings are painful and they can be harmful to pets and livestock. After all the rain recently in East Texas, you know these little critters are around. Amdro reports that baiting ants...
McDonald’s Reveals What’s in New $5 Meal Deals Coming to Louisiana and Texas
McDonald's has unveiled its $5 meal deals to attract budget-conscious diners, set to debut in Louisiana and Texas locations this Tuesday (6/25). This announcement follows similar value meal introductions by fast food rivals Burger King and Wendy's, aiming to offer customers more affordable dining options amid rising food costs. The...
Fishermen in Mississippi Heroically Save 38 Dogs from Drowning in Lake
Three men fishing in Mississippi were in the right place at the right time. Bob Gist and his friend Brad Carlisle met in Memphis to travel to Grenada Lake for a fishing trip. They expected to catch fish, not a massive pack of lost dogs. Three Dozen Dogs Found Treading...
Relaxing Fishing Trip Turns into Daring Rescue of Nearly 40 Dogs in Lake
This probably wasn't the big catch they expected to have on this trip. A fishing group that floated out onto a lake in Mississippi recently ended up nabbing boatloads of dogs instead of catfish. Fishing Trip For The Dogs. Bob Grist of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Brad Carlisle of Covington, Tennessee...
This Dallas, Texas Mansion Has a Haunted Waterpark and Criminal History
We all dream about winning a huge Texas lottery worth millions upon millions of dollars. With that money, we wouldn't have to worry about daily expenses or the struggle of saving up for a nice vacation. We could just do it. We could also use that instant wealth to build our dream home. For a mansion in Dallas, Texas, it was not built thanks to winning a huge lottery, it was built based on alleged fraud.
Incredible Home For Sale on Lake Palestine in East Texas
Living on a lake in Texas would be a dream come true. There is something that is so calming and relaxing about looking out at the water. It’s one of my favorite things, just a cup of coffee in the morning while watching the water. Well, someone is going to make that dream their reality when making an offer on a gorgeous home that is situation on Lake Palestine in East Texas.
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