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Victoria Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting
What I love about being a Victoria Coop customer... One the the things I love most about being out on the ranch is being a part of Victoria Electric Coop. I know this sounds silly, but I love the monthly magazines and the sense of community I feel knowing there are probably little old ladies, just like me living their best live in the quiet of country life. Even though our closest neighbor is 300 acres away!
Discover the Best Thrift Shop Hotspots Across Texas!
It seems like just about everyone in the state of Texas is looking at cutting expenses as much as possible. We are all feeling the crunch on inflation, everything is costing more than it was last year. Being mindful of how we spend our money is more important than ever, but there are areas of Texas that can help us stretch our dollars a little farther.
9 Restaurants in El Paso to Get Your Fix of Chiles en Nogada
It's September and that can only mean one thing: it's chiles en nogada season!. Chiles en nogada are a traditional Mexican dish where a poblano pepper is roasted and then stuffed with ground beef and pork, raisins, onion, garlic, peaches, apples, pear and crystallized orange and covered with a delicious white walnut sauce. They're then topped with pomegranate seeds- and sometimes more walnuts. I prefer them without the raisins, but that's just me! The beauty of the dish is that it can be personalized to your own tastes.
Can You Legally Go Dumpster Diving in Oklahoma?
It really is that tough out here in the real world. Groceries are more expensive than some of the bills we're paying and it's getting more and more difficult to make ends meet. It's gotten so rough that the thought of dumpster diving has come up - after all, what if you really do find some treasure in the trash?
This Market Is Like Oklahoma’s Own Korean 7-Eleven
Oklahoma may not have many 7-Eleven locations across the state, but there is a market in Moore, Oklahoma, that is giving local residents Korean 7-Eleven vibes. Some of the most popular videos on TikTok are people in Korea going into a local 7-Eleven and coming out with delicious full meals or viral drinks. And Dong-A Korean Market offers a similar experience right here in Oklahoma.
Want to Get Married At Taco Bell? Here’s What Your Ceremony Will Look Like
Is your love for Mexican pizzas and chalupa only match by the love you have for your partner?. If so, it might be time to consider making it official with a Taco Bell wedding ceremony. What Is A Taco Bell Wedding Ceremony?. There have been a few unofficial wedding ceremonies...
Why Every Texan Should Keep Paper Towels in Their Fridge All the Time
Why on earth would anyone consider keeping paper towels in their refrigerator in their Dallas, Texas kitchens?. I mean, this sounds like something one would do on accident. Well, it more certainly sounds like something I would do. I can't tell you how many times I've absent-mindedly put something in the refrigerator that didn't necessarily belong there in my Tyler, Texas area home.
Oklahoma’s Spectacular Bed And Breakfasts You Need To See This Fall
If you're planning a trip to Oklahoma, it can be a little difficult deciding where you should stay and what to expect. Usually, the rule is "you get what you pay for" and when it comes to where you're staying, it's even more so the case. When you're picking out where you'd like to stay, keep a few things in mind.
Zoo Admits its Pandas are Just Dogs Dyed to Look Like Them [Video]
It was all discovered after one of the pandas started barking. Yes, barking. Giant, fluffy, goofy panda bears make us all say awwww and smile. I'm sure if you're on Instagram you've seen the myriad of panda videos that pop up showing their silliness, klutziness, and cuteness, especially because that's about as close as most of us will ever get to seeing them.
Watch a Special Needs Student Get Accepted Into a College Frat
This is the best video you will see all day. Part of the college experience is fraternities and sororities for many college students, but sometimes special needs students are left behind when it comes to college Greek Life. Clemson University has a program aimed at changing that. ClemsonLIFE is the...
Ridley Scott Already Wants to Make ‘Gladiator 3’
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II isn’t even out in theaters yet and the 86-year-old director is already talking about. making another sequel to his Oscar-winning swords-and-sandals epic. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, when asked about a project he was considering next, Scott Replied “I’d rather get...
Shoebox Full of Meth Lands 23-Year-Old in Prison
A drug bust at the Texas-Mexico border sent a 23-year-old man straight to prison after police discovered methamphetamine in his shoebox. Jesse James Gonzalez was recently sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trying to sneak drugs over the border into Texas. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Gonzalez was trying to cross the Donna Port of Entry.
Worst Chocolate Brand In America Still Way Popular In Texas
Texas has many specialties and delicacies when it comes to desserts well known across the state, and many of them highlight a simple delight that is loved almost unanimously, chocolate. Even people who are allergic to chocolate are likely to tell you it is worth the risk, and do you at find it reasonable to try and put any faith into someone who "claims" to dislike chocolate?
Watch: Baby Texas Horned Lizards Love Burrowing in the Sand
The tiny, spiky lizard featured in the video at the bottom of this article normally lives in the desert. This little guy loves to dig into the sand and disappear. Sounds pretty cool, right? Well, that’s exactly what baby Texas horned lizards do, and people can’t stop watching them!
One of The Best Mexican Restaurant in South Texas
I just saw this video come across my social feed and hit close to home. The video was posted to Tiktok by The Texas Bucket list and showcases a Mexican restaurant in a small town of Mirando City. That name of the restaurant is called LaLa's and I can confirm that this place is elite. It also follows my personal belief of the more nondescript the building the better the food. Below, I refer to it as the best Mexican food that I have ever had!
Texas Suspect Fights Police Robot
A parole violation in East Lubbock could earn you a visit from Robocop. It's not that simple, but you can skip the explanation and go straight to the video by scrolling to the bottom of this article. Let's get into it!. Bomb Squad Blanket Bingo. The police tracked 39-year-old Felix...
Maid of Honor Refuses to Go to Brother’s Wedding Until Grandmother Is Invited
On Reddit, a woman explained why she is refusing to go to her brother's wedding unless her grandmother is invited. "My older brother is 25 and is getting married. He asked me to be the maid of honor at the wedding and I accepted, making it clear that he invited me almost a year in advance. My maternal grandmother is the sweetest and most caring human being I know, but the wedding is only a week away and she still hasn't been invited, so I decided not to go to the wedding if she wasn't invited," she began.
Eat at These Two Austin, Texas Restaurants Featured in a Quentin Tarantino Film
Want to go on a nice film tour while enjoying some good Texas food? Check these places out the next time you're in Austin. Remember 2007's Death Proof from Quentin Tarantino. Been on a Tarantino kick recently and the movie Death Proof was a part of the double feature of Grindhouse back in the day. Robert Rodriquez directed Planet Terror and Quentin Tarantino did Death Proof. Rodriquez has a lot of love for Austin with so many of his movies being shot there. Tarantino's Death Proof was primarily shot in the iconic car from the movie, but a few scenes do take place in actual Austin restaurants.
The Haunted History of Amarillo’s Former Grocery Store Turned Farm Supply
It's officially spooky season in the Texas panhandle. All of the Halloween decorations, costumes, and candy are on display in stores across town. It's a special time of year, and it's one that usually brings up the topic of haunted locations in Amarillo. According to an online database, there's a former grocery store turned farm supply store that has plenty of things going bump in the night.
Will Texas See Snow This Winter? Will El Paso?
Fall is in the air across Texas and winter is on the way. Here's what the good old Farmer's Almanac has to say about our snow chances here in Texas. A big chunk of Texas doesn't often see snow ... or even winter for that matter. Here in west Texas, we go from spring to summer to spring "light" and then back to spring.
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