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Texas Man Resists Rescue from Burning Tesla, Insists He’s Fine
It's not easy being a rescuer, or so one police officer with The Colony Police Department found out not too long ago. In the early hours of July 19, a car exiting the Sam Rayburn toll road "hit a barricade, flipped, and was wedged between walls separating northbound and southbound traffic" as reported by WFAA.
Texas Cops Are Using a Weird New Technique to Handle 911 Calls
Imagine this: you're in danger. Doesn't matter what kind of danger, but you're in mortal danger and you call 911. You give your location to the nice operator on the other end, they tell you help is on the way, dear!. You remain in mortal danger, but soon you hear...
Want to Own the Former WWE Headquarters? Get Ready to Pay Big Bucks
A piece of professional wrestling history has landed on the market, and it's not cheap. CTInsider.com is reporting the former home of World Wrestling Entertainment is up for sale in Stamford, Connecticut. Why WWE Is Selling Its Headquarters. For nearly 30 years, WWE operated out of offices at 1241 East...
Chrissie Carnell Bixler Criticizes Linkin Park Over Emily Armstrong Scientology Ties
Chrissie Carnell-Bixler, wife of The Mars Volta and At the Drive-In's Cedric Bixler-Zavala, criticized Linkin Park over their new vocalist Emily Armstrong due to her ties to the Church of Scientology. Linkin Park just revealed Armstrong as their new co-vocalist yesterday, and the band played a special performance to a...
Three Separate Incidents Involving Guns Reported In Texas Schools
Recently, three schools in the state of Texas had major problems involving weapons on campus. Here's what is known at time of writing. As reported by ABC13 Houston, the three schools in question were around the area of the city of Houston. Two of the situations revealed someone at the school was in possession of a firearm, while the remaining one was suspected.
Shuttered Discount Retail Store Now Making Thrilling Comeback
Just when you thought it went away for good, a retail store known for its low prices is poised to make a return. If you thought more people were flocking to discount retail stores as just about everything in life has seemingly started to cost more, you couldn't be more wrong.
Do You Actually Believe What AI Said About Abilene, Texas?
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has become a big part of our daily lives in more ways than we realize. From the time we wake up and check our smartphones, to how we shop online, get directions, watch movies, and listen to music, AI is quietly working in the background. It's not about robots or science fiction anymore. AI is here, making things easier, faster, and more personalized for us.
Co-Founder Quits Death Metal Band Mid-Tour, Group Comments
Vitriol are looking a little different than they did at the beginning of their tour, currently working as a two-piece after the exit of founding bassist and co-vocalist Adam Roethlisberger. The group, who earlier in the year had been a four-piece, has apparently shed half their ranks with guitarist Daniel...
How Many People Shined Lasers At Planes In Texas This Year?
All of us have seen a plane in the Texas skies. Some may wonder where said plane is going, or perhaps what company's plane just flew over us. It could be carrying cargo or people for all we know if we can't see it well. Many in the state may even want to fly planes for a living at some point in their life.
Mike Shinoda Explains How + Why Linkin Park Hired Emily Armstrong as New Vocalist
In a new interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Mike Shinoda explained how and why Linkin Park hired Emily Armstrong as their new vocalist. Linkin Park performed in front of a small crowd in Los Angeles yesterday (Sept. 5) and it marked their first show as a band since the death of Chester Bennington in July of 2017. Fans saw the return of Shinoda, Brad Delson (who missed the livestream performance), Joe Hahn and Dave "Phoenix" Farrell to the lineup, with the addition of Armstrong and new drummer Colin Brittain.
Why Drummer Rob Bourdon Didn’t Return for Linkin Park Reunion
Though most were speculating who would step into Chester Bennington's role as co-vocalist for Linkin Park, the revelation that drummer Rob Bourdon wasn't returning likely came as a surprise to some fans. During an interview with Billboard, Mike Shinoda addressed Bourdon's absence in their reunion and how Colin Brittain became the person to step in for the veteran stickman.
Remarkable Rescue Video Of Massive Human Trafficking Bust In Texas
Just east of Del Rio, Texas in Kinney County, a Mississippi man was pulled over by the Texas Department of Public Safety while driving what looked like a Lowe's delivery truck that held a secret compartment filled with 17 people. The truck was initially pulled over for what appeared to be an issue with the tags and registration, but then the driver handed the DPS officer a Mississippi ID that was not a valid drivers license.
This Is How Much Money a High School Grad Can Make in Abilene
How Much Can You Earn with Just a High School Diploma in Abilene?. Did you just graduate or are you graduating soon? Are you wondering how much a high school graduate can earn right here in Abilene? With rising costs for everything from gasoline to groceries, you might be asking, "Is a high school diploma enough to make a decent living in West Texas?"
Vibrant Photos From Linkin Park’s 2024 Global Livestream Concert
Linkin Park are back, having introduced their new lineup and a new song during a massive global livestream concert event that took place on Thursday (Sept. 5) and now there are photos from the show. The band took over a rather larger studio space at Warner Studios in Burbank, California,...
Four New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (Aug. 30 – Sept. 5, 2024)
It was a relatively light schedule of tour announcements this week with four rock and metal acts announcing new dates. Plus there were a giant reunion, a handful of festival and music benefit announcements. Leading the way on the tour front this week was the Dave Matthews Band, who announced...
This Is The Number One Rudest City In All Of Texas
It's safe to say we've all been rude to someone in Texas. Sometimes it happens randomly, while others look like they've been rude to many people on the day in question. It's never fun when somebody is rude to you, but there is the chance the person may not realize they're being rude.
10 Ways You Can Get Ready to Win Up to $30,000
Your chance to win cash—up to $30,000—kicks off on Monday, September 16. Are you ready to manifest this money? Here are 10 things you need to do to prep for your chance to Win Cash. 1. Make a List. We're giving out a Grand Prize of $30,000 and...
Legendary Retired FBI Agent Gunned Down By School Police Officer
The family of Julio Cordero, a 56-year-old retired FBI agent, is grappling with the circumstances that led to his death after a confrontation with an El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) Police Officer on Thursday, August 22, at Franklin High School in El Paso, Texas. Cordero was reportedly shot around...
Who Is Emily Armstrong, Linkin Park’s New Singer? Things You Need to Know
We have a new Linkin Park singer! Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong was officially confirmed as the band's new co-vocalist opposite Mike Shinoda during the band's Thursday (Sept. 5) livestream event in Los Angeles. Now that the introductions have been made and we've heard "The Emptiness Machine," what do we...
Remember These? 15 Dinner Dishes Americans Don’t Make Anymore
The American dinner landscape has changed drastically over the past few decades. In fact, as early as 2015, HuffPost reported that the traditional dining room might be "going extinct." Some builders are skipping dining rooms altogether, opting for a single "flexible" space where families can cook, watch their screens, do...
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