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Abilene Beer Summit 2024 Features Craft Brews, Live Music, And Fun For A Cause
Calling all Texas craft beer enthusiasts. The Abilene Beer Summit is back to benefit New Horizons with a new location. Get ready for this buzz-worthy event that helps out our local kids. What is the Abilene Beer Summit?. The Abilene Beer Summit is 'Abilene's Craft Beer Experience', featuring over 100...
These Poor Rescued Spider Monkeys Find Safe Haven at Abilene Zoo
As an animal lover, it breaks my heart when I hear of stories like this, and at the same time I am thrilled to share that the Abilene Zoo has taken in four young spider monkeys rescued from the illegal pet trade. These four fur babies include two females, around 11 months old, and two males, that are only 6 months old. Each one of them were rescued by authorities in separate incidents and are now in great care by the Abilene Zoo.
Carrying a Pocket Knife? Make Sure You’re Not Breaking Texas Law!
I see it all the time around West Texas, someone openly carrying a knife or a handgun, and while it is currently legal, you must be 21 years of age or older and not convicted of, or charged with a felony. This past weekend while broadcasting live on location I saw a young man carrying a good-sized pocket knife. I asked him if he hunted or fished and he said no I'm a gamer.
VOTE: Better Debut Album – Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ vs. Van Halen ‘Van Halen’
Two iconic bands, two incredible debut albums, but which debut was better - Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction or Van Halen's Van Halen? That's the debate this week as part of Chuck's Fight Club on the Loudwire Nights radio show. "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child O' Mine," "Paradise...
Why Wolfgang Van Halen Says David Lee Roth ‘Doesn’t Like’ Him
Wolfgang Van Halen is convinced David Lee Roth no longer likes him following a series of YouTube videos that were released by the Van Halen lead singer in recent months. Wolfgang Van Halen appeared on a recent episode of the WTF with Marc Maron podcast where he discussed his years playing bass in the band. Maron eventually brought up Roth and asked if the two of them get along.
MGK Opens Up on Father’s Childhood Murder Trial for First Time
Machine Gun Kelly has on occasion worked his rough family life growing up into his music, but during a recent guest appearance on Bunnie XO's Dumb Blonde podcast, the rapper-turned-rocker revealed some of the darker backstory to his upbringing, including that his own father was tried for the murder of his grandfather when he was just a 9 year old kid.
WATCH: Driver In Texas Barely Avoids Getting Hit By Train
Being near train tracks can be somewhat annoying for individuals in Texas. For some, they can get through train tracks with not having to wait for passing train. Or, they may go over the tracks before a passing train comes through. But some of us simply get stuck behind the crossing signs.
Texas Native Kevin Fowler To Play In Clyde America Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend in Texas will be one for the books when Kevin Fowler hits the stage in the town local folks call "Clyde America". Landmark Travel Center, Wise Street Helpers Organization, and the 5th Annual Post-COVID Labor Day Cook-Off present Kevin Fowler at Clyde Lake on Saturday, August 31st.
Texas Prison Talk: Learn The Lingo With These 10 Slang Terms
Here in the Lone Star State, the language spoken behind the bars of Texas prisons is as unique as the state itself. If you've ever been curious about life on the inside or a fan of gritty prison documentaries, understanding this jargon can be like learning a whole new language.
Hit The Jackpot With Texas’ Most Popular Lottery Numbers
Who doesn't want to win the lottery? I've never heard a "no thanks, I'll pass." The Texas Lottery is exciting for millions of Texans hoping to strike it rich with the winning numbers. I've had the same burning question as others: Are there certain numbers drawn more frequently? Is there an edge to be had here? Because if there is, I want in on it.
Tom DeLonge Responds to Review Trashing Blink-182’s Lollapalooza Set
Tom DeLonge has responded to a review that trashed Blink-182's Lollapalooza set. Blink closed out the four-day festival last night (Aug. 4) with a 24-song set, starting with the 2003 Blink-182 track "Feeling This" and concluding with the title track from their 2023 album One More Time [via Setlist.fm]. One of the songs they played, "Can't Go Back," hasn't officially been released yet.
You’re Using the Word ‘Weird’ All Wrong and Don’t Even Realize It
"Weird" has a long history that is rather, well, weird. The while the word has been around for centuries, the meaning behind it has shifted throughout time from being a compliment to a descriptor for something deemed unusual or out of he ordinary. Origin Of 'Weird'. When we use the...
Texas Adoption Attorney Attempted to Sell Unborn Children
This is a very disturbing story from North Texas! According to cbsnews.com, the founder of a North Texas adoption agency has been arrested on allegations of paying pregnant female inmates in the Tarrant County Jail to put their unborn babies up for adoption. Jody Hall is the head of a company that is called Adoptions International Inc.
Does Mustard Belong On Or In Chili? The Debate Roars In Longview, Texas
Being on the radio in Tyler, Texas, and answering the request lines, you never know what kind of question you are going to get when you hit the button to answer the blinking phone line. Now I'm not afraid of the question because there's no such thing as a dumb...
The Best Non-‘Epic’ Song by 10 Classic Prog Rock Bands
Here's the best non-"epic" song (lasting fewer than 10 minutes) from 10 classic prog rock bands!. Last month, Loudwire dove into the best “epic” song by 10 classic prog rock bands, during which we showed love to the greatest 10-plus minute compositions from mainstays such as Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Rush and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Considering that the style is known for having tunes that can last upwards of 10, 20, or even 40 minutes, it was no easy task!
Metallica’s James Hetfield Sings ‘Enter Sandman’ on Helium From Birthday Balloons
Metallica's James Hetfield shared a clip of himself singing a few lines from "Enter Sandman" on helium from one of his birthday balloons over the weekend. The legend turned 61 on Saturday (Aug. 3) between Metallica's two shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. While celebrating in his hotel room, Hetfield inhaled some balloon helium and sang a couple of songs, including "Happy Birthday" and "Enter Sandman."
Texas, Massive Fortune 500 Company Now Moving Here From California
Houston, Texas will be immediately welcoming a very affluent new resident as news has now broken that Chevron will be relocating from the bay area of California to Space City, with an expectation that all of the top brass will have moved by the end of this year. Along with...
Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin Arrested Yet Again
Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin was arrested yet again last week after a traffic stop by police turned into a tense standoff with the musician. According to TMZ, the singer was arrested last Wednesday (July 31) when Burbank (California) police pulled over Scantlin while he was driving his black Hummer H2. Police had initially stopped Scantlin over a traffic violation, but found that he had an outstanding warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon on his person at an airport.
Who Is In Marilyn Manson’s Live Band on 2024 Tour?
While playing his first show since early 2020, the embattled Marilyn Manson debuted his backing band, featuring two returning members and a pair of new but familiar ones. Both drummer Gil Sharone and guitarist Tyler Bates have returned to the fold after Manson's career was put on pause the last few years due to a high number of legal cases involving serious allegations of sexual abuse. Flanking them are bassist Piggy D., formerly of Rob Zombie, and current Code Orange guitarist/co-vocalist Reba Meyers.
Exodus’ Gary Holt – ‘British Disaster: The Battle of ’89’ Is Making Me Rethink Setlists
Discovering the masters for Exodus' live album, British Disaster: The Battle of '89 (Live at the Astoria) has made Gary Holt rethink the band's future setlists. That's part of what Gary Holt had to say about the band's newly unearthed live album while guesting on Full Metal Jackie's weekend radio show.
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