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‘Furious’ Groom Refuses to Invite Sister to Wedding After She Ruins His Proposal
A "furious" groom on Reddit can't forgive his sister for ruining "one of the happiest moments" of his life. The groom explained that he had a romantic, perfectly planned out proposal ready for his fiancée including flowers, a picnic, a beach background and a photographer to capture the moment.
The Internet Is Lusting After These Two ‘Very Handsome’ Police Officers on Facebook: PHOTO
A photograph of two "good-looking officers" in California has set the internet ablaze. The two cops went viral after the Whittier Police Department shared a photo of the pair, both flashing big smiles, on social media. "Have a great weekend everyone!" the post was captioned. Facebook post here and see...
Texas Rangers Announce Huge Upgrades for All Star Week in Arlington
It won't just be another day at the ballpark if you plan on going to All Star week festivities. The Texas Rangers unveiled some cool things that are set to debut next week. Looks like twenty chefs are flying into Arlington to make some exclusive menu items for All Star Week. You can see what some of them look like above. Here is a brief description of some of the new food fans will be able to try.
25 Movies That Changed Drastically During Production
A movie is never finished until it is released — and even then, if the movie was made by some directors (not naming names, but one of them rhymes with Schmeorge Schmucas), it could remain in a state of flux forever. Minor tweaks happen to almost every single film...
Here Are The Stores Dropping Halloween Decorations In July
Now that the Fourth of July has passed, people can now start focusing on the next mega American holiday: Halloween. Several stores across the country have already started putting this year's spooky season collections on store shelves. Every year, it looks like decorations for holidays keep getting put out earlier...
Customers Livid After Costco Makes Change to Their Famed Rotisserie Chicken
In a world full of uncertainty, sometimes having your comfort things can help ease the pressures of life. If one of those comfort things for you is driving to your local Costco and finishing off a successful Costco run by grabbing and bringing home one of their famed rotisserie chickens, hold on to your britches.
Bride Realizes on Wedding Day She and Groom Never Got Marriage License: ‘I Told You!’
A bride went viral when she remembered — on her wedding day — that she and the groom forgot to pick up their marriage license. In a viral video posted by bridal makeup artist @kendrakbeauty on TikTok, the bride she's doing makeup for suddenly realizes her marriage isn't exactly legal yet.
Alpine Firefighter Arrested for Arson
A volunteer firefighter in Alpine, TX was arrested recently on charges of arson that, surprisingly, have been happening for quite a few weeks. A recent wildfire that sparked concern was in late April when a fire was left to burn 33 acres along U.S. 90 before the fire department was able to contain it. This odd occurrence was deemed non-accidental, triggering an investigation into the event and those events to follow.
Whataburger Hosting Fortnite Tournament With Their Own Map
Fans have a chance to thousands from Whataburger by playing Fortnite. Check Out the Custom Whataburger Fortnite Map Below. Well Whataburger is going virtual in Fortnite. Fans can download this custom map using the code 6619-8313-5969. The map is called Breakfast in Bedwars and fans will be competing on this map in a few weeks for a chance to win thousands of dollars. The map is officially open until July 14th for fans to know the play field before an official qualifier goes down on July 15th. The final competition will be held on July 22nd.
Utah Father and Daughter Killed After Bulldozer Falls on Their Car
A Utah CEO and his 16-year-old daughter were killed by a fallen bulldozer on the highway on July 6. According to a statement from the Utah Highway Patrol, a mini bulldozer broke free from a tow truck during a turn and landed on Richard Hendrickson and his daughter Sally's GMC pickup truck.
Oil Platform Team Surprised by Dozens of Sharks in Texas Gulf
Oil Platform Crew Captures Mesmerizing Shark Encounter in Gulf of Mexico. Imagine being part of an oil platform team, going about your usual day, when suddenly, you look out into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and see dozens of sharks gracefully swimming by. This is precisely what...
Some Oklahoma Grocery Stores Now Have Ammo Vending Machines
Next time you make a grocery list, you could add ammo along with your milk and eggs. State of the Art Ammo Vending Machines Popping Up in Oklahoma. Back in 2023, a new ammo company started up with the intention of making purchasing ammo safe and convenient. American Rounds has started putting up vending machines in the Midwest, with Oklahoma actually having the most locations. Kingston, Lindsay, Noble, and Wetumka grocery stores have a vending machine near the entrance of the grocery store.
Watch Texas Fire Rescue Team Save Man Trapped in Flooding Truck
Houston Heroes: How the Fire Department Saved a Man Trapped in Floodwaters on Highway 288. The Houston Fire Department came to the aid of a man trapped in his truck, surrounded by rapidly rising floodwaters on Highway 288. The incident unfolded as torrential rains turned the highway into a treacherous...
Hilarious Video of Texas Man Sailing in Shopping Cart During Hurricane
You never know what you’ll encounter on the roadways in Texas. The guy in the video below is the perfect example of making lemonade when life gives you lemons. Most people would be freaking out with a hurricane bearing down on them with no vehicle to use to evacuate the area.
Why Sylvester Stallone Tried to Buy and Destroy ‘First Blood’
Sylvester Stallone said that the first time he watched a rough cut of First Blood, he and his manager almost threw up in the back of an alley, then tried to figure out how to buy the movie back so they could destroy the negative. Based on the 1972 novel...
Area Near HGTV Homes Heavily Damaged By Hurricane Beryl
The effects of Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Texas are being felt in an area once featured on a popular HGTV TV show. Millions were left without power after Hurricane Beryl slammed parts of Texas on Monday. Photos from the area show heavy flooding along the coastline, including Surfside, Texas.
Kate Beckinsale Reveals Hospitalization for Grief-Fueled ‘Hole in Esophagus’
Kate Beckinsale clapped back at haters who criticized her recent weight loss on Instagram. The star revealed that her mysterious hospitalization in early 2024 was actually due to a hole in her esophagus caused by grief after experiencing some personal tragedies, per Page Six. "No, actually. I watched my stepfather...
Aerial Footage of Multiple Vehicles Submerged in Houston Flooding
A video out of Houston in the wake of Hurricane Beryl demonstrates why they say, “Turn around, don’t drown.”. Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda before dawn yesterday morning (July 8), bringing heavy rains, tornadoes, and flooding along with it. At least eight people in Texas and Louisiana lost their lives in the hurricane, according to Axios.
Discount Retail Store Found in Nearly Every State Shuttering Locations
Yet another discount store could be headed for disaster as it begins to close locations. Let's first look back at the first half of 2024 and the growing issues among discount retail stores. Family Dollar, which is owned by Dollar Tree, announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores throughout 2024....
Fed-Up Mom Considers Leaving ‘Careless’ Son in Jail Instead of Paying $9,500 Bail
A mom on Reddit is considering leaving her son, 19, in jail after he hit a pregnant woman with his car, broke his nose and received stitches on his face. "He was arrested and is in the county jail hospital. He wouldn't tell me how badly injured the woman is, except that she might lose the baby," the frustrated mom wrote.
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