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‘Gladiator 2’ Trailer: 24 Years Later, ‘Gladiator’ Got a Sequel
Ridley Scott has spent the last decade or so returning to many of his biggest successes. He directed two Alien prequels. He produced a Blade Runner sequel. And now he’s made Gladiator II, 24 years after the original film became a massive hit and an Oscar winner for Best Picture.
Tampons Bought In the United States Found to Have Toxic Metals, Including Arsenic and Lead
A recent study found that a number of tampons sold in the United States had traces of several toxic metals, including lead and arsenic. The study was published by the public and environmental health sciences journal Environmental International and has now further the discussion of product regulation. According to the...
This Elaborate, Stunning ‘Yankee Candle’ Compound Is Still for Sale, but Why?
An indoor water park, tennis, and basketball courts, a two-story arcade, bowling alley, clubhouse, pool cabana, spa, two car barns, and two guest houses are all on these park-like grounds with fountains, pergolas, ponds, and waterfalls. The spa is 55,000 square feet, and the indoor water park is inspired by...
Unveiling Toilet Row: A New Era Of Ballpark Luxury
Every fan hates to miss any action on the field when they have to run to the bathroom, but this may be taking it a bit too far. The Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, have installed a "Roto-Rooter Row" at their home park right behind home plate. The eight "high-end toilet seats" are obviously not your normal seats.
Watch Four Men Turn Highway Dispute into Brawl in Texas
Watch Four Gentlemen Settle Argument with Fists on Texas Highway. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on Interstate 30 in Dallas, Texas. We will be breaking down the footage without any context whatsoever, so keep that in mind. Kicking And Jumping. The video opens right smack...
Woman Upset Half-Sister Asked to Wear Her Dead Mother’s Jewelry on Wedding Day
A woman on Reddit drew strong reactions after she explained her complicated family dynamic. The 27-year-old woman shared in a post in the Am I the A--hole forum that she has a younger half-sister named Leah, 19, who is getting married. "I was asked by Leah if she could borrow...
Urgent Efforts to Fortify Texas Dam Amidst Tropical Storm Beryl
Texas Dam Reinforced Ahead of Tropical Storm Berylwords. In a race against time, the Trinity River Authority (TRA) is pulling out all the stops to ensure the safety and integrity of their dam as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches. Announced on Saturday, TRA, in collaboration with the National Weather Service, is...
The Hidden Message Behind an Upside Down Stamp
Coded messages, hidden meanings, easter eggs, no matter what you call them, this kind of cryptic communication has been around since the Victorian Era making it into our high tech world of communication. Some forms of communication like emojis aren't even hidden, rather quick or simple ways to send a...
Is it Really That Bad to Use Your Phone at the Gas Pump?
We all know the two main safety rules with our cell phones. Don't text and drive and leave them in the car while we're pumping gas. While there are laws surrounding the first, there are only warning signs at gas stations and plenty of articles regarding the second safety rule.
A Funeral Home Is Offering Ghostbusters Themed Burials For Fans
There’s being a fan, and then there’s being a fan for all of eternity. One funeral home in Arkansas has introduced a Ghostbusters urn — which looks like the group’s famous Ecto-1 vehicle — which can hold a true fan’s ashes in perpetuity. If you’re dead-set on a Ghostbusters-inspired funeral, this could be the way to go.
Dallas Stars Fans in Wichita Falls, Texas Can Stream the Team for Free
Amazing news for Stars this morning as the team has a plan for you to watch games this upcoming season and it won't cost you a dime. Just a few days ago, it was announced that the Dallas Stars no longer had a television contract for the upcoming 2024 season. Many fans saw this coming, but now that it was official. Many speculated what could come for the future of watching the Dallas Stars. This morning, the team announced the plan and it looks to be like a win for the fans.
Why Lawyers and Doctors ‘Practice’ Their Profession
We've all heard the lame jokes about doctors and lawyers practicing their profession. "After all these years you're still practicing?" or "You think you'd know what you're doing by now with all that practice." Quite the dad jokes if you ask me. However, I must admit I laughed out loud...
Watch Houston, Texas Transformer Explode Knocking Out Power to Thousands
Hurricane Beryl officially hit Texas around 4AM Monday morning. The storm has caused chaos in South Texas and many are currently without power. Over the past few days, millions of Texans have been hoping that Hurricane Beryl would pivot and avoid our state, but this morning it has been hitting South Texas with over 80 MPH winds and torrential rainfall causing flooding. A stormchaser above got a good shot of Buc-ee's billboard collapsing due to the wind.
Watch: Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall in Texas
Hurricane Beryl made its way to the Gulf Coast of Texas earlier today (July 8). The storm made landfall near Matagorda, approximately 85 miles southwest of Houston. The storm had weakened to a tropical storm after wreaking havoc in the Caribbean and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. However, the storm gained strength from the hot water from the Gulf of Mexico, according to NBC News.
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
Texoma’s Most Wanted Fugitives of the Week July 8, 2024
Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers has released the latest list of Texoma's most wanted fugitives of the week. Please remember that these fugitives should be considered dangerous and possibly armed. Never attempt to apprehend these subjects yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, please call Crime Stoppers 24 hours a day at 940-322-9888 or toll-free at 1-800-322-9888.
Brad Pitt Hits the Track in the ‘F1’ Trailer
I’ve heard F1 informally referred to by colleagues as the “Top Gun: Maverick of racing.” And now having watched the film’s first trailer that ... sounds right on the money. For one thing, the two films share a director, Joseph Kosinski. For another, they share the...
Have You Driven Down The Most Haunted Road In Texas?
Tucked away in the Lone Star State is a stretch of road rumored to be the most haunted in Texas. This spooky site is none other than Bragg Road, also known as the Ghost Road of Hardin County. According to an article from The Detour Effect, this unpaved path has...
Dad Forbids Daughter From Taking Pain Medication for Period Cramps
A father is coming under fire after he posted on Reddit asking if he was wrong for not allowing his daughter to have Ibuprofen for her menstrual cramps. The 40-year-old father pled his cause on the AITA (Am I The A--hole?) thread to minimal agreement. The anonymous dad explained that he shares custody of his 14-year-old daughter with his ex-wife of more than two years. When the daughter came to stay with him for his designated half of the month, she was on her period and taking Ibuprofen to tolerate the cramping she experienced.
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