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Wow, This Is The Highest Temp Ever Recorded In Abilene, Texas
If you think it gets hot in the summer where you live, you might be surprised to hear that Abilene, Texas has its share of scorching temperatures. This city has experienced some seriously hot days, but one record stands out. Extreme Weather Watch is a great resource for tracking down...
Ugh, Deer Flies! I Just Discovered a Stupidly Easy Way to Outsmart Them
If your neighborhood is anything like mine, there's a specific two-week period in the summer when the temperature is steamy, the breeze is non-existent, and it happens. This happened precisely two days ago, just after a pretty bad thunderstorm. I walked out, inhaled the gloopy air, and a deer fly landed on me and bit HARD. It was waiting for me.
Texas Hit Hardest With New Hooters Restaurant Closures In America
From an economic, growth, and employment perspective, Texas is pretty much the best a state can possibly imagine to do at the moment in the entire United States, but even the Lone Star State has not been able to keep well established and powerfully branded legacy restaurants afloat through the worst inflation we have experienced in 40 years.
Blood Incantation Launch New App + Discord Server for New Album ‘Absolute Elsewhere’
Blood Incantation, the underground's favorite cosmic death metal band over the last decade, have just announced their new album Absolute Elsewhere along with a new app and Discord server. It's the next move in a lineage of no-bounds endeavors and it's about as hype as death metal can get. Formed...
Corey Taylor Discusses Theories About Slipknot’s Mystery Member
In a new interview with some of the members of Slipknot, Corey Taylor discussed the theories about their new mystery member. Though Slipknot willingly shared the identity of their newest member, drummer Eloy Casagrande, they still haven't let up on who the keyboardist that replaced Craig Jones is. The mystery member made his first appearance with the band last summer.
Protecting Your Furry Friends: How To Ensure Pet Safety On Independence Day
The Fourth of July is upon us as millions of Americans will celebrate with parties, fireworks displays, and other shindigs that might get a little loud. Hey, it's expected, it's a celebration! But, some are not too keen on the commotion, especially many pets. My wife and I have dogs...
Couple’s Muddy Limp Bizkit Wedding Proposal is Pure Festival Romance
While mud covered the Download Festival grounds, it was love that was in the air during the recent fest in the U.K. A newly engaged couple has gone viral thanks to their proposal during one of the high points of Limp Bizkit's Download Festival performance. Limp Bizkit Wedding Proposal. TikToker...
Clown Reveals Who ‘A Lot’ of Slipknot’s ‘Look Outside Your Window’ Is About
In a new interview, Slipknot percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan talked a bit more about the band's long-shelved album Look Outside Your Window and who "a lot" of the album is about. The album was recorded by a handful of Slipknot's members as a therapeutic outlet during the tense All Hope...
Lamb of God’s Mark Morton Says He Wrote Memoir On a Dare – ‘I Just Wanted to See If I Could Do It’
"It really was like my first solo record — I just kind of did it to see if I could do it." Lamb of God founding member and guitarist Mark Morton recently hung out with Chuck Armstrong on Loudwire Nights (June 25) and dove deep into his new book, Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir.
At 71, Texas Woman Has Historic Moment In Miss Texas USA
There is greatness all over the state of Texas. No matter the age or the gender, many Texans have brought pride to the state. We've seen world records set here, some fantastic sporting occur, and so much more that would be impossible to list here. But when somebody does something...
This Is The Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet In Texas
There's so many restaurants in the state of Texas aren't there?. From BBQ to Italian, you have a lot to consider if you're hungry in the Lone Star State. Suffice to say, one will find something to eat eventually. But sometimes, that choice is harder than one might expect. Maybe...
Adventure Awaits: Top 10 Outdoor Spots Around West Texas
Are you ready for the great outdoors near and around Abilene and the Big Country? Well here are ten of my favorite places to go visit, hang out, or spend a weekend or a week at many of these great State Park locations. When I was a student at Abilene High School a group of Speech and Drama classmates loaded up for a day in the park.
Here’s 10 Events That Abilene Natives Will Not Miss
One of the things I like the most about living in this area is that there are things that make Abilene, well...Abilene. Things that only take place right here in the area. I was thinking the other day about all the events that seem to come around every year. These events are a big deal and bring folks from miles around.
Beware, This Stretch Of Highway Is The Most Deadly In Texas
While driving in Texas, there's one stretch of road you might want to be extra cautious on - Interstate 45, especially through Houston. Known to locals and travelers alike, this highway has earned a reputation as the deadliest in the state. An article from the law office of Herrman and...
The Huge Bring Me the Horizon Song Oli Sykes Called ‘S–t’ Onstage
While onstage at Bring Me the Horizon's show in Germany on Sunday (June 23), Oli Sykes polled the crowd about what song they want to hear and wound up calling one of the band's huge hits "shit." He also brought his dad out to sing "Antivist" with the band. In...
Why People Are Putting This Classic Toy on Their Bird Feeders
Some people are going back to their childhoods for a creative solution for a common problem that plagues bird feeders. Gardeners and lawn care aficionados are finding each other like never before thanks to helpful (and sometimes quirky social media groups. The Punk Rock Gardening and Bird Watching Facebook group, for example, boasts a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
The Legendary Jazz Prodigy Who Played on Crazy Town’s First Album
Did you know a certified jazz legend played drums on Crazy Town's debut album The Gift of Game?. Crazy Town had, for lack of a better word, a pretty crazy lineup as a band. Former members include the late Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein, who after leaving the band went on to have an illustrious career in dance music, including the Travis Barker collaboration TRV$DJAM. Their first DJ, Adam Bravin would go onto form popular darkwave duo She Wants Revenge and become personal DJ for former president Barack Obama.
Tuscola’s 4th of July Bash: Cars, BBQ, Music, Fireworks and Fun!
As we approach the spirited celebration of our nation's independence, Tuscola is gearing up for its annual event that promises food, cars, cornhole, fireworks, fun, and community spirit, all while supporting a noble cause. Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 4, 2024, and join us at the Tuscola 4th of July Car Show, an annual tradition that directly benefits the Jim Ned Volunteer Fire Department (Jim Ned VFD).
Online Tool Lets You Compare Your Top Spotify Artists + Songs From Different Periods of Time
An online tool called Favorite Music Guru lets music fans compare the artists and songs they listen to on Spotify the most from different periods of time. As we discover new music, our tastes and listening habits may change. Perhaps you find a new favorite artist and go on a binge exploring their discography for months on end, or perhaps you modify your playlist to match your different moods and life experiences.
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