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This Fun and Awesome State Park Is Just South of Abilene Texas
Prepare to be amazed at South Llano River State Park! On Friday, June 14, at 10 a.m., the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their brand new headquarters, an awesome new amphitheater, and an incredible bridge. What is so cool is that this was all funded by the Sporting Goods Sales Tax revenue.
How High Does Abilene Rank on the “Lowest Cost of Living” List?
With the economy tanking like it has been, and grocery prices climbing through the roof. I have become a penny pincher. So when it comes to the cost of living, I am in the know. Plus, when I learned that I live in one of the top 10 cities for the lowest cost of living in Texas I was cheering my Abilene.
Why Does Everyone in This Small Texas Town Speak German?
Discover Shelby, Texas: The Tiny Town Where Everyone Speaks German and Spreads Gemütlichkeit (friendliness) Hidden among Texas’s expansive plains is Shelby, a charming town where the residents speak German fluently. Yes, you read that right—Shelby, Texas, might just be the only place in the Lone Star State where...
Things You’d See in a 1980s Garage
Garages in the '80s were less about parking your car and more about being a catch-all for everything you needed to get out of the house as consumer-driven culture kicked its jazzercised butt into high gear. It was also a place where parents (okay, let's face it, Dad) could "tinker"—a...
This Invasive Worm In Texas Is a Real-Life Super Villain
Behold one of Texas' most hated worm species, the hammerhead flatworm. No but seriously, these guys have everything going for them to become a comic-book villain. Let me explain:. Arch-nemesis. Every villain needs a rival. In this case, the hammerhead flatworms are known predators of earthworms. For every good garden...
Four Bands Drop Off Download Festival in Boycott – See Statements
Yet another rock festival is seeing acts drop from its lineup due to sponsorship ties. The three-day Download Festival is set to kickoff in the U.K. in Donington Park on Friday. Headliners for the fest include Queens of the Stone Age, Fall Out Boy and Avenged Sevenfold. Why Bands Are...
When Did Dave Mustaine + Metallica Stop Feuding?
When did Dave Mustaine and Metallica stop feuding? In the second installment of our Behind the Feud series, we look back on how the rivalry started, what happened and when it ended. Most metalheads know that Mustaine was originally the guitarist for Metallica, but was fired in early 1983 due...
The 80 Songs Judas Priest Have Never Played Live
Here are all of the songs Judas Priest have never played live. With 19 albums to draw from, from 1974's Rocka Rolla debut through 2024's Invincible Shield, there's quite a lot of songs to consider when creating a setlist. Of course, much of any veteran band's is typically loaded with the expected hits, there's always room for some new material and a maybe a deep cut or two.
Are Texas Teachers Safe In Their Own Classrooms?
In Texas, like other parts of the country, the safety of teachers has turned into a hot topic. Many teachers I know are worried about both physical and emotional threats, from school shootings to disruptive behavior in the classroom. I came across a recent article from KAKE TV where a...
Heat Exhaustion Vs. Heat Stoke – Knowing The Difference
East Texas is finally drying out after receiving unrelenting rounds of springtime thunderstorms. The storms dumped copious amounts of rain and brought destructive hail, high winds, and tornadoes too. Hopefully, we're through with the severe weather and return to normal rain and rumbles of thunder from time to time. In...
Riot Fest Shares Full 2024 Lineup
Following the announcement that it has moved locations, Riot Fest has shared its full 2024 lineup. Slayer, Fall Out Boy and Beck will headline the three-day festival, which will take place from September 20 through the 22 at the all-new "RiotLand" at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Ill. Rob Zombie, The...
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