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5 Big Ways To Save During Tax Free Weekend In Texas
Is it really time to start talking back to school? Sure enough, summer vacation days are coming to a close. As teachers and staff head back to prepare their classrooms, retail stores are also getting prepared. It's soon time for back-to-school shopping in Texas. Many Texans I know take advantage...
Rock + Metal Songs We’re SICK of Hearing At Sporting Events
We're sorry to say it, but there are some rock and metal songs we're sick of hearing at sporting events. Sure, it's nice that rock and metal have some representation at public events where there are a lot of people, but as fans of those genres, it gets really old hearing the same songs played every single time — especially when we know there are others that would be great to hear as well.
3 Things to Know Before Applying for SNAP Benefits in Texas
I get it. Many Texans find it tough to make ends meet these days. Folks are considering applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. If you are, you're not alone. Numerous families and individuals across the state turn to SNAP to help put food on the table. The...
Help Homeless Students In Abilene With Back To School Supplies Drive
August marks back to school in Texas as parents and students prepare for the upcoming year by shopping for school supplies. But did you know there are a staggering amount of homeless students in Abilene who do not have the means to do that?. Abilene ISD's Homeless Student Program helps...
What Ever Happened to Rock + Metal’s Class of 1994?
What ever happened to rock and metal's class of 1994?. It's hard to believe it's been 30 years, but the hard rock and metal world was at a major tipping point back in 1994. Grunge may have been thriving, but signs of wear were starting to show. The genre also suffered the death of its most iconic star with Kurt Cobain's passing.
Scott’s Stapp’s Response to Being Called an ‘Eddie Vedder Rip-Off’
Comparisons tend to be inevitable in rock music, so here's Scott Stapp's response to being called an "Eddie Vedder rip-off" back in the day. When Creed and a lot of other rock bands became popular in the late '90s, they were often accused of riding the coattails of the Seattle grunge bands that ruled the genre a few years prior. Dubbed "post-grunge," many of these groups were inspired by Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, but created songs that were slightly more universal in sound.
Did Jojo Siwa Rip Off Tool With New Merch Design? Fans Weigh In
It looks like pop star JoJo Siwa's plans for a new merch drop hit a snag after Tool fans caught a peak of what appears to be the famous Tool wrench logo adapted for use on her merch. Though Siwa herself had included a photo of the merch in a...
Sammy Hagar Adds Fifth Band Member to 2024 Van Halen Focused Tour
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony had already assembled one hell of a band for this summer's Best of All Worlds tour, which will celebrate their decade-long run together in Van Halen. In addition to their Circle partner Jason Bonham on drums, the duo recruited guitar wizard Joe Satriani - another...
Nicolas Cage Is ‘Terrified’ About the Rise of AI
Nicolas Cage is "terrified" about being "replaced" by artificial intelligence. The Dream Scenario actor has been digitally scanned for his upcoming role in MGM+ and Amazon Prime Video's live action Spider-Man Noir series, and he is wary about what the process might mean for the future of Hollywood. Explaining why...
Budderside’s Patrick Stone + Sam Koltun Describe Their Music – ‘If It’s Not Honest, We Don’t Print It’
On July 10 — right in the middle of the week — Budderside celebrated the release of their latest full-length album, White Flame. With some of the best music the band has ever released, White Flame stands out as a testament to Budderside's work ethic and commitment to releasing original, unique rock and roll.
Abilene’s Sweet Success: Elsie Stark Is a Kids Baking Champion
I feel like our city of Abilene, is brimming with pride as one of its youngest Abileneians, Elsie Stark, continues to captivate the nation with her baking prowess. An eleven-year-old student at Wylie Junior High School, Elsie has become a local sensation and a national treasure through her participation in the Food Network’s Emmy-nominated show, "Kids Baking Championship."
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Sued for Wrongful Death After Striking Man With Car
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer has been sued for wrongful death after striking and killing a 47-year-old man with his car. The guitarist's attorney has provided a brief statement in response to the lawsuit. The suit was filed in California by Ashley Sanchez, the daughter of the victim,...
NFL’s Travis + Jason Kelce Unveil Death Metal Logo for Their Beer Company
NFL icons and brothers Travis and Jason Kelce have parodied a death metal band's logo for their new beer brand Garage Beer. That band is Ohio's Sanguisugabogg, the brutes who have been tearing up the road worldwide with some of death metal's biggest names and on their own headline runs. Known for their comedic social media posts, absurd logo and band name that's really not as difficult to pronounce as everyone seems to think it is.
Keep Your Hands Off Bird Nests in Texas, There Are Consequences
During the spring and summer time in East Texas, we like to get outside and start some projects to improve the yard around our house. It could be as simple as planting a new flower bed to as complex as cutting down some dead or unwanted trees. One thing you might notice in a tree you're trimming, or even the bushes around your house, is a bird's nest with three to four eggs in it. The mother may not be around but she certainly has not abandoned those eggs. However, some will feel the need to move that nest thinking they are doing the right thing. It does bring up an interesting question, is it legal to move or destroy a bird's nest in the state of Texas? The answer may surprise you.
Did AI Create The Perfect Song About This Texas Original?
Many Texas residents love the gas station giant known as Buc-ee's. Since the business started in 1982, the very famous beaver has grown in size with stations popping up across the nation. Many on road trips look forward to stopping at Buc-ee's for snacks or possibly to use the restroom. So to say the least, Buc-ee's has many admirers.
Here’s 8 Guaranteed Ways to Tick Off a Texan
Except for a couple of radio gigs in other states, I've always lived right here in Texas. Born and raised in the Panhandle, I'm proud to be a Texan. The Lone Star State has its own swagger and its own style. I like that. However, sometimes folks from other states just don't understand the Texas way. Their assumptions can get aggravating, especially to a native Texan.
Clown Names the Two Big Reasons Slipknot Haven’t Shared ‘Look Outside Your Window’ Yet
Shawn "Clown" Crahan said there are two big reasons Slipknot haven't shared Look Outside Your Window yet. The percussionist recently appeared on the show Andy Hall's Access for an interview, and was once again asked about the unreleased album, which was recorded sometime during the All Hope Is Gone sessions.
Take a Tour of This Old Creepy Abandoned Hospital in Texas
Any time of the year is a good time for a good scare. The thing that does it for me is old abandoned buildings. Make it a hospital and you've got the recipe for one spooky location. I know of a haunted and creepy place - the Yorktown Memorial Hospital in Yorktown, Texas.
Another Massive Chain With 113 Texas Pizzerias Now Facing Bankruptcy
Times are definitely hard in the Texas food service industry, and it probably plays a role in why the locations that are struggling to stay open are finding it challenging to obtain and maintain a fully staffed restaurant. At this point, if you are someone in the food service industry, you have to be seriously questioning the legitimacy of pursuing the career further when even a pizza chain can't stay afloat.
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