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Wow! The Biggest Baby Born In Texas Weighed How Much?
Women are amazing and have my respect. They go through a lot. For example, pregnancy and childbirth. We all have a mother who went through labor to bring us into this world and what I've come to find out could make even the toughest among us cringe. According to the...
Need Weed? Here Are 5 Health Benefits Of Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana, also known as medical cannabis, has been getting a lot of attention in Texas. Make no mistake, there are rules and regulations that must be followed. However, some people might find relief from certain health issues by using medical marijuana. A publication from Harvard Medical School claims that...
An Untrue Texas Story of Chicken Fried Steak Made a Small West Texas Town Famous
When the conversation of comfort food comes up in Texas, chicken fried steak always tops the list of favorites. There is just something about that piece of beef steak dipped in batter, fried to perfection, smothered in gravy and served with a side of fried okra and mashed taters. I will not apologize for making you, and me, hungry. The dish is so good. Lamesa, Texas is the home of chicken fried steak thanks to a story that isn't true but has grown to be true tale.
Marty Friedman Plays His Favorite Riffs
We're thrilled to welcome Marty Friedman as a guest on Loudwire's Gear Factor series, with the guitar great sharing the riffs and bands that made him want to pick up the guitar, some valuable (and not so valuable) advice he picked up from his guitar teacher and reflecting on some of his own favorite riffs from his music.
Famous Texas Singer Not Allowed on Texas Campus Since 1988
Just about everyone on the planet has heard the name of the Texas legend, Willie Nelson. As soon as you hear his name you probably think of one or two things, the most common would be his music and his love for marijuana. He has created a wonderful music career and continues to assist and create awareness for things he cares about such as helping American farmers. But before his career blew up, he spent some time at a university in Texas, but he has since been banned from that university.
Warning: See Stacked Rocks In Texas, Knock Them Down Now
Next time you are taking on the Texas wilderness and are enjoying a hike around the Lone Star State, and happen to see stacked rocks, sometimes called cairns because all stacked rocks are not the same, you should demonstrate how good of a Texan you are by knocking them over immediately according to authorities.
Tom Morello Blasts Rage Against the Machine Fans for False Claims Against Band
Rage Against the Machine guitarist has weighed in on several criticisms lobbied against the group by fans on the X platform, with the discussion primarily dealing with whether or not the anti-establishment rockers required fans to be vaccinated in order to attend their 2022 reunion run. In a since-deleted tweet...
Join the Fun at Abilene’s Meals on Wheels Plus Sporting Clays Classic
Abilene's Meals on Wheels Plus program feeds well over 1400 people every day. Those being fed live in Abilene and the surrounding towns like Ballinger, Eula, Hamby, Hamlin, Hawley, Hodges, Ovalo, Potosi, Rowena, and Winters. They cannot feed themselves and are either elderly or have disabilities or both. By participating...
25 Best Rock Songs of the 1980s
What are the best rock songs of the 1980s? It was a decade that saw quite a bit of change as acts moved beyond the catchy guitar riffs of the '70s to show more technical prowess and a broader range of instrumentation while expanding the definitions of what rock could be and sound like.
The Scientific Reason You Make a ‘Stank Face’ at Wicked Guitar Riffs
Why, if something as a guitar riff can be so enjoyable, do we make what's known as the "stank face" in response to hearing something so initially impactful and impressive? As it turns out, on top of the many theories about the history of the "stank face," there's also a bit of science behind it.
Interview: Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Discusses New Book + Why He Doesn’t Really Care About Celebrating Anniversaries
"I'm about out of things to say about a record we did 20 years ago. I have nothing really new to say and a lot of those memories are hazy." Randy Blythe minced no words when he hung out on Loudwire Nights Tuesday (July 16) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Lamb of God's album, Ashes of the Wake.
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Metallica Album Becomes Fourth Ever to Reach Historic Chart Record
Metallica's 1991 self-titled album has become the fourth studio release ever to reach a historic chart record. The album, affectionately known as The Black Album, has officially spent a total of 750 weeks on the Billboard 200. It's the fourth record in history to spend that amount of time on the chart, following Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), the Bob Marley and The Wailers compilation album Legend (1984) and Journey's Greatest Hits (1988).
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
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