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The Best Fireworks To Buy & How To Get The Biggest Bang For Your Buck
The New Year is just about here and it's time to celebrate! The American Pyrotechnics Association (the experts) says that consumer education programs are paying off when it comes to teaching fireworks safety. In a recent report, the injury rate of fireworks-related accidents is down by 44%. Shooting fireworks is...
A UFO Was Pulled Over On An Oklahoma Highway
Oklahoma law enforcement are used to all kinds of strange phenomena. But recently, an Oklahoma Highway Patrolman pulled over a UFO on one of Oklahoma's highways. It's not every day that you see a spaceship flying down the highway. If you do see one, it's expectedly zooming through the sky. But now you can't say seeing one driving on the ground is impossible!
Why You Absolutely Shouldn’t Dump Salt Down Your Drains
A trend has emerged that has people pouring large amounts of salt down the drains in their home. It's not about cutting salt out of their diets. Salt is becoming a go-to solution as a way to make a cheap drain cleaner. But salt alone can't get the job down.
Wild Limousine Spotted Driving on Texas Highway
Unbelievable Limousine Spotted in Houston: Former President Trump 'Driving' with Bidens 'Arrested' in the Back. Houston, Texas, is no stranger to unusual sightings, but a recent limousine cruising through the city has taken the cake for the most bizarre spectacle yet. This isn't just any luxury vehicle—it's a rolling piece...
Watch Bus Transporting Prisoners in Texas Catches Fire
Texas Drama: Prisoner Transport Bus Catches Fire on I-45 The video at the bottom of this article looks like it comes from a prison escape movie. Imagine driving down I-45 in Texas and running across a prisoner transfer bus on fire. Evacuate. The bus, loaded with inmates, was heading to...
How to Mow Breathtaking Patterns Into Your Lawn
Your house can be the showstopper on the block with the right equipment and a few hours of work on your lawn. Eye-catching patterns mowed into lawns have become popular thanks to a series of recent tutorials shared on social media. Some of these patterns were only thought to be...
Three Reasons Why You Should Hang a Pine Cone Outside of Your House
Pine cones as decor around the house is pretty common. Whether they're sitting in a bowl, decoration for the holidays, or part of a wreath hanging on your door, we think of them mostly as decoration. You can even buy them online or in stores in various sizes. Obviously, pine...
Did Ben Affleck Really Halt Movie Production Over a Baseball Hat?
You've seen the psychological thriller Gone Girl right? Wow, what an incredible, intense, glued-to-your-seat film. I just watched this 2014 hit again and when the scene with Ben Affleck in the airport wearing a baseball cap came up it reminded of that crazy rumor surround the movie. It involved a Yankees hat and Ben Affleck who is a die-hard Red Sox fan.
Woman Refuses to Take Younger Sister Who Wants to Wear Furry Suit to Renaissance Faire
No furries allowed at the Renaissance Faire, according to a woman in Reddit's Am I The A--hole forum. She explained that she's the oldest of four children and has a brother named Sam, a sister named Maddy, and the youngest sister, Kiara, who just turned 12. According to the woman,...
The Fun Radio Fluke Behind the Invention of On-Hold Music
Whether it's annoying or not, that music that pours through our earbuds or speakers on our phones while we're on hold is something we expect. Sometimes it's classical, sometimes it's jazzy. Even if we're enjoying it we long for it to end so we can hear that human voice return to help out us.
Groom Shot in Head by Armed Gunman During Backyard Wedding Ceremony: REPORT
A couple's special wedding day turned into a nightmare when the groom, 32, was suddenly shot in the head. Dulce and Francisco Gonzalez tied the knot in St. Louis after more than 10 years together on June 28. However, the backyard ceremony turned terrifying when "two armed men in ski...
Almost 100 Items Will Be Cheaper at Oklahoma Grocery Stores in August
Oklahoma has announced what items will be cheaper at stores throughout the state at the end of next month. August 29th, 2024 Oklahoma Removing Grocery Tax on Certain Items. We're used to prices going up, but Oklahoma will be seeing prices going down thanks to House Bill 1955. This bill will eliminate the state sales tax on CERTAIN grocery items. It's estimated that a family of four will see on average somewhere between $400 to $700 in savings over the year with the elimination of the tax.
Tiny Texas Town is Home to Top Spot for RV Campers
A small Texas town found its way onto a list of the best spots for RV campers in the United States. For road trippers like me, owning an RV is like the Holy Grail. There is no better way to see the country, in my opinion. You see, I’m one...
Matthew Perry Had a Massive Trust Fund and Personal Worth When He Died
Matthew Perry's personal wealth was $1.5million at the time of his death. The 54-year-old Friends actor died from a ketamine overdose in October 2023 and he also had a $120 million trust fund with his family and ex-girlfriend as beneficiaries, according to The U.S. Sun. The beneficiaries of the will...
Texas Teen Harassed at Snow Cone Stand Over Refund [VIDEO]
Pro tip, don't cuss out the teen workers when they actually help you out. Well with temperatures in the triple digits throughout the state of Texas right now, everyone is trying to find ways to cool off. Around this time of the year, the local snow cone stand is the perfect cool treat on a hot day. Unfortunately at one stand the past week, the teenage workers were called derogatory names over a simple misunderstanding.
Wichita Falls Police Investigating Burglary at Castaway Cove
Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers is seeking the identity of the suspect in a recent burglary at Castaway Cove. The man pictured below broke into a building at the waterpark, stole several items and caused damage to the property. If you know the suspect’s identity, call the front desk of the WFPD at 940-720-5000 and leave a message for Detective Duncan-Ferguson. Reference case# 24-061226.
Here’s How to Watch the Olympic Games Paris 2024
Whether you're streaming or tuning in via cable, there's multiple ways you can cheer on Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Coverage of this year's games will be lead by NBC and Peacock from Paris, France. How To Watch. If you're watching the Olympics via cable, you can...
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Lady Leads Female Cops on Slow Motion Foot Chase in Texas
Texas Takedown: The Hilarious Slow Motion Foot Chase Led by a Woman. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded in Corpus Christie, Texas. We will be breaking down the action without any context whatsoever, so buckle up!. You Are Being Detained. As the video opens, a young...
Wichita Falls Police Need Help Identifying Credit Card Theft Suspect
Can you identify the suspect in a Wichita Falls stolen credit card case?. If you know the suspect’s identity, call the front desk of the WFPD at 940-720-5000 and leave a message for Detective Duncan-Ferguson. Be sure to reference case # 24-06588. If you have any information on this...
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