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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.
Football Friday Night Week 4: High School Football Schedule & Previews
We're into week four of the Texas high school football season and we might have the game of the year on Friday night—Del Valle at Canutillo. Follow 600 ESPN El Paso all evening for live scoring updates of tonight's in-town games. We will begin our coverage live from Lowenberg Stadium ahead of Del Valle-Canutillo starting at 6. After baseball, Paul MacKinnon, Beau Bagley and the reporters will be back to break down all the coverage.
Woman Refuses Mom’s ‘Dying Wish’ to Rush Engagement to Boyfriend
On Reddit, a woman explained why she has refused her mom's dying wish to rush her engagement. "My mum who lives in a different country from me was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year. My mum (before she was sick) has always wanted me to get married since she found out I was dating. She is an Asian and a conservative Christian—just a lovely combination for a highly-controlling-and-having-absolutely-no-boundary type of parent. I am not religious anymore (My mum is not aware) and my boyfriend is an atheist. We have been constantly pressured to convert my boyfriend to Christianity (This is a whole other problem we're facing). She said she would only approve when my boyfriend get baptised. We always have to shut off the comment by lying about going to church every Sunday and saying he would get baptised one day. Heck, from all the unnecessary pressure, we even planned to elope if we ever got married," the woman began.
Escape the Mundane And Explore Some Of Texas’ Stunning Islands
Texas is famous for a lot of things. The Lone Star State is associated with cattle, ranches, cowboys, the oil field, major cities, and deserts. When most people think of Texas, beaches aren't the first thing that crosses their mind. However, Texas is home to many beautiful beaches and islands worth escaping to.
Thrilling Texas Staple The Secret To New Starbucks Fall Drink
Texas is still searching for fall with our mid to upper 90 degree days still rolling along as we enter the first official day of fall this weekend, but the rest of the country is ignoring what the thermometer is reporting and moving forward with all things fall including the new drink menu at Starbucks. I will be the first to say I almost never drink coffee, and it is even more rare to ever order anything from Starbucks, however, my wife Lindsay is an expert and will do more than her share to carry the order load for the entire family.
Important Warning To Texas Residents Selling Their Homes
Texas homeowners selling their homes are being warned about a common sales practice that could result in a big loss, injury or even death. International gangs of criminals have been stalking people trying to sell their homes in California, Michigan and Arizona. So far ... Hopefully, this heads up will...
LIST: 30 Highly-Rated FREE Things To Do In Texas
One thing all Texans are feeling today is the effects of inflation. Thanks to inflation the price of groceries is going through the roof, not only from inflation but price gouging from one grocery store chain, and the cost of rent and insurance are out of control too. Those are just a few examples of things just being way too expensive for Texas families.
Just In Time For Halloween, Zombie Wells In Texas
Makes for a funny headline but, sadly, this has nothing to do with the walking dead. These things are real though and a bigger threat to Texas than Hollywood zombies. Zombies, from what Hollywood has taught me, are not too big of a deal. They're slow, stupid and a simple head shot ... or axe, arrow, pole, etc through the head ... solves the problem.
Woman Bans Friend’s ‘Emotional Support Animal’ From Home: ‘Destroyed My Furniture!’
On Reddit, a woman explained why she banned her friend's "emotional support animal" from her house. "I (19F) have a close friend, Amy (21F), who has a small dog that she refers to as her emotional support animal. I’m a huge animal lover and have no problem with pets in general, so when she asked if she could bring her dog over a few months ago for a small gathering, I was totally fine with it," she began.
Oklahoma High School Homecoming Game Cancelled Due to Racial Slur
Some students thought it would be funny to spell out a racial slur during spirit week. Keep Scrolling to Check Out the Controversial Photo. Over the past few days, a photo has been circulating online from some students at Tishomingo High School. The town of Tishomingo is just east of Ardmore in Oklahoma and the small town is going viral for students during spirit week. The six students wore scrabble tiles to school to spell out a racial slur which you can see below.
Oklahoma Under a Fall Heat Advisory for Friday, Sept. 20
Heat advisories are usually found in the summer in Oklahoma, but unfortunately, most of Oklahoma will be under a heat advisory a few weeks into fall. The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a heat advisory for most of Oklahoma from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. It...
Worlds Greatest Private Investigator saves the son of the Worlds Greatest Actor
Did you know that not only was the worlds greatest private investigator from El Paso, Texas but that he also saved the son of the worlds greatest actor?? Well I didn't know either and then I looked it up and...I don't know if its real but it IS cool. Some...
Five Of The Best Places For The Older Crowd To Go Out To In Amarillo
Amarillo isn't exactly known for its nightlife, but there are plenty of places to be able to go out and have a good time. We do have quite a few bars around the city as well as some places where you can go and dance the night away if your little heart desires.
Win 30 Halloween Tickets to Treat Your Friends—Enter Now
We are giving away 30 tickets for one lucky kid in the Crossroads in grades Kinder through 5th grade! No tricks! All TREATS!. Rocky Creek Maze, right down the road in Moulton Texas wants to give away 30 tickets to one very lucky winner!. It's your child's chance to treat...
Three Things You MUST Do In Amarillo This Weekend
This weekend in Amarillo is going to be an absolutely perfect one when it comes to weather. The mid-80s on Saturday and a nice cool mid-60s prediction for Sunday. Yes, there is a chance of rain in the forecast on both days, but you can't beat the weather. Fortunately, there...
12 ‘Fake’ Songs From Movies That Are Actually Great
If movies are all about immersion and world-building, one of the best ways to do that is to add believable details—like a hit song, for example. Movie soundtracks are a great way to turn a good song into a hit, especially when the movie itself turns out to be popular. That mostly happens to songs that already exist, or songs written by a band or a singer to play over a movie’s credits, but sometimes the effect can be reverse-engineered.
Police Department Spends $150K on Tesla Cybertruck, Faces Instant Backlash From Taxpayers [Pics]
Police departments are funded by federal, state and local governments here in America, but imagine if your local police force used that money to buy an expensive Tesla Cybertruck. The money to make these police departments run smoothly is taken from everyday working Americans that have taxes taken out of...
Charlie Kirk Brings Conservative Message to Amarillo for Special Fundraising Event
One of the most prominent conservative voices in the world today is Charlie Kirk. Charlie Kirk is a conservative political commentator, author, and activist. Kirk is also the founder and president of Turning Point USA. Kirk is well known for engaging in public debates on political and social issues. You...
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