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Bride Caught Telling Guests to Put Their Phones Away While Walking Down Aisle
Not everyone apparently thinks weddings are all about the bride. A video of a bride has gone viral after she was seen telling her guests to put their phones away while walking down the aisle. But was this really necessary?. Bride's Instructions To Guests. A short video clip from a...
More Lufkin Police Standoff Arrest Details Released
On Sunday June 9, 2024 in Lufkin, Texas Jason Penick, 46, barricaded himself in his in-law's house in the 700 block of Clark Avenue. Now the Lufkin Daily News has shared the arrest affidavit from the Lufkin Police Department. According to the affidavit, the Lufkin Police Department received reports of...
Search Continues For Missing East Texas Police K9
San Augustine County K9 officer Army was let out for a bathroom break on the morning of June 19, 2024. An animal caught his attention near his residence during the break before his duty shift. He flushed the unknown animal into a wooded area on HWY 87 near Crockett Lane....
Texas Inmate Hopes This Video Saves Him from June 26 Execution
June 26, 2024, Death Row inmate Ramiro Gonzales is scheduled to be executed in Huntsville. Gonzales was convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting 18-year-old Bridget Townsend, before fatally shooting her. The crime took place on January 15, 2001, in Medina County, just west of San Antonio. Gonzales was also 18 at the time.
These Three Texas Lottery Games Are Overdue to Pay Out Millions
If you go to the Texas Lottery website, you will find a 'Scratch Tickets' link on the top toolbar. Click on that and one of your choices will be the 'Current Games List'. On this page, you can also see a list of all the current scratch-off games and you can find out how many of the top-tier prizes of each game have been won.
Why Are There Fewer Seagulls on The Beaches of Louisiana and Texas?
When you think of the beach you think of waves, sand, and seagulls. However, have noticed that there aren't as many seagulls on the beach these days. Now, while some may be rejoicing that the greedy birds are not showing up in the numbers that they once did, you have to admit that the sound coming from these birds does go hand-in-hand with the beach.
MONEY: Rewards Offered for These Fugitives out of East Texas
It's another week which means law enforcement officers in Texas are working hard to track down fugitives that are trying to evade their consequences. Recently our hard-working law enforcement officers in Wood County, Texas posted some fugitive photos online in hopes that some locals might know where these fugitives might be hiding.
Once Beloved Mall Brand About to Make Triumphant Return After 15 Years
It's the 1990s all over again. At least that's what one brand is banking on as it teases a return several years after closing its doors. At one time, seemingly every mall in America was occupied by the same stores selling clothing to tweens and teens. Shoppers came to expect these stores in just about every shopping mall:
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
The Most Amazing and Expensive Home on the Market in Fort Worth, TX
This gorgeous piece of real estate for sale in Fort Worth, Texas might be completely out of my price range, but that’s okay, because I am not looking to purchase a home right now. I am strictly here to look at amazing homes located here in Texas that are currently on the market. And I found something incredible that recently dropped in price by one million dollars. This property in Fort Worth, even after the price reduction, is the most expensive on the market listed at $14,900,000.
The Ultimate Guide to Texas’ Closed and Abandoned Amusement Parks
One of the great things about being in Texas is the family entertainment. Texas has some great amusement and water parks. Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, Schlitterbahn, and Fiesta Texas are just a few. However, for many the childhood memories belong to those amusements that are no longer open and have...
Sriracha is Turning From Red to Brown on Store Shelves; Here’s Why
What was once a fiery red color on grocery store shelves has turned a dull brown without much explanation. Sriracha's distinct shade of red was a precursor to the heat that awaited users after squirting the sauce on top of things like noodles and Asian-inspired dishes. Now, that red seems to have gone away.
Texas Restaurant Owner Wins Prestigious James Beard Best Chef Award
A James Beard Award recognizes chefs, restaurateurs, authors and journalists in the United States. Established over 30 years ago, the Foundation has highlighted the centrality of food culture in our daily lives and is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. The awards are...
Texas Slowpoke Law: Speed Up Or Get A Ticket
I have personally been continually victimized in Texas by slowpoke drivers. This new breed of driver is inattentive and slows traffic flow throughout the state. There are 5 types of drivers on the road according to Unitruck:. The Speeder. The Student Driver. The Angry Driver. The Multi-Tasker. The Weaver. I...
This Texas Neighborhood Features Unbelievable 5-Acre Crystal Clear Lagoon
Everything is bigger in Texas, even the neighborhood swimming pool. There's one community near Dallas that pretty much has every other neighborhood in the state (or America) beat when it comes to amenities. They don't just have a community pool, they've got a whole lagoon!. The Windsong Ranch is a...
Texas Man Sent To Jail For Stealing Massive Amounts Of Diesel Fuel
A man in Texas has been sentenced to a long term in following his actions regarding the theft of diesel fuel in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Per KETK, Gonzalez was taken into custody with two others, Camila Cruz Concepcion and Ramon Perez-Torres. The three stood accused of interfering with gas pumps in Texas. How they affected the pumps was by messing with the pulser.
Texas Hunters – Ever See a Deer this Small with a Rack This Big?
Texas sportsmen love to hunt deer. From Orange to El Paso and Amarillo to Brownsville every hunter has a story, right? Sometimes they're true and sometimes, "they didn't get a picture". But, when it comes to deer it's all about the rack size. Okay, not totally but when it comes to mounting a trophy for the wall the size and spread of the antlers has a lot to do with it.
ERCOT Says Texas Is Ready For The Summer, Experts Don’t Agree
The head of the state’s power grid operator said Tuesday that Texas is ready for the hotter temperatures in the months ahead. ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas told board members the riskiest time will be in August from 8 to 10 p.m. due to hotter temperatures and also the increased reliance on renewables.
McDonald’s Already Ditching Recent Change Made At Its Restaurants
McDonald's is abandoning a recent change made at its restaurants after having an unsuccessful run. Changes Coming To McDonald's Drive-Thru Experience. You may not have noticed this change to McDonald's drive-thru unless your order was possibly mixed up. Sometime in 2021, the burger chain started using artificial intelligence to assist customers coming through the drive-thru lane.
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