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Texas Parks And Wildlife Has New Mountain Lion Regulations
Mountain lions have been all over the news this year in Texas. There was the story about mountain lions being sighted in backyards. Then the Texas Parks and Wildlife asked the community to chime in with ideas on changes to regulations regarding mountain lions in the Lone Star State. New...
Did We All Miss The Hidden Meaning of Shavo Odadjian’s New Band Name?
Wait, how did we all miss this? We were so excited to hear the first single from System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian's new project that we totally missed the hidden meaning of the band's name. Hidden Meaning In Name Of Shavo's New Band. Odadjian's new band, Seven Hours...
Texas Is Number One To Many Things, But None More Important Than This
In America, we have over 2 million military personnel, and that number doesn't include the nearly 800,000 civilians. Of that number, just shy of 1.3 million of those members are active. With Texas being such a large state, we are home to a lot of them. Not only do many...
The Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2024 (So Far)
Here are the best rock and metal albums of 2024 so far. We are more than half way through the year with some incredible releases by veterans and modern day legends alike. For rock and metal's legacy acts, the last years have been rewarding for fans with many turning in some of their best work in decades. Meanwhile, the underground is forcing its way into bigger venues without compromising heaviness (we're looking at you, Knocked Loose).
Download Festival Organizers Launch Investigation After Fans Fall Ill
Festival organizers Live Nation are launching an investigation after fans at this past weekend's Download Festival began falling ill during the festival proceedings. According to The BBC, organizers of the event say they had to shut down two of the food vendors at the festival after medics began to "see a pattern" of fans becoming unwell.
Are System of a Down Metal? Fans Debate on Reddit
Are System of a Down "metal"? Fans on Reddit are debating if the label is appropriate for the band over on Reddit. The line between metal and rock has always been pretty blurry, especially as heavy music has changed over time. In the '70s, there were some bands that were considered metal at the time, but most of us today consider hard rock, such as Led Zeppelin. Then, in the '80s, there were groups that were called "hair metal" (Motley Crue and etc.).
Ghost’s Tobias Forge Looks Like ‘Black Album’ Era James Hetfield Now
At the June 18 world premiere of Ghost's Rite Here Rite Now film, Tobias Forge emerged with a brand new look — one resembling 'Black Album' era James Hetfield. The premiere took place at Picturehouse Central in London, where Forge was in attendance with director Alex Ross Perry, among others tied to the movie and rock community. Wearing a Venom shirt underneath a gothic suit jacket with white stitching for a gothic aesthetic, complemented by flashy silver lapels adorned by two small silver skulls near the clavicles.
5 Feel-Good Texas News Stories That Will Make You Smile Real Big
Sometimes the news in Texas gets so bogged down with sad stuff that it's hard to find anything to smile about. It might be nice to look at 5 feel-good stories from Texas this year to remind us just how beautiful life can be!. Check them out, and don't forget...
The Offspring’s Noodles Says the Band Loves Producer Bob Rock – ‘He Knows How to Push Us to Do Better’
On Oct. 11, the Offspring will celebrate the release of their latest studio album, Supercharged. Ahead of that day, longtime guitarist Noodles joined Loudwire Nights to discuss the record and reflect on the band's last 40 years. "I wonder where all the time went," Noodles admitted to Loudwire Nights host...
Exonerated: Texas Death Row Inmate Finally Freed After 20 Years
I can't even find the words to express what I'm feeling after learning about a man right here in Texas who was wrongfully convicted of rape, murder, and mutilation of a 21-year-old young lady. Kerry Max Cook spent 20 years of his life on death row in the Texas state prison system.
Owning A Gun Illegal With This New Texas Status
Residents of Texas are often characterized as staunch supporters of the Bill of Rights, and as the state with the most hunters in the entire country, owning a gun is very high on those inalienable rights that many in the Lone Star State hold so dear. Of course Texas is also an open carry state, and it is not uncommon to see rifles over shoulders, or a pistol in a side holster in any given public space that has not been declared a gun free zone.
Visit These 16 Texas Cities And Towns At Least Once As A Texan
Texas Cities And Towns That Will Make That Young Teenager In You Laugh A Bit. Yeah, we're tapping into our less mature side with this one and letting that inner teenage boy laugh a little more at these Texas town names that sound a little dirty or perverted. These East...
The ‘Snackle Box’ is Perfect for a Hot Texas Summer!
Here's a fun hack for summer picnics or trips to the pool or the lake...or even a South Texas beach. Have you seen TikTok's "snackle box" trend?. The idea went viral a few years ago, and it's back in the news after Fox News reposted an old video. @skybutSnackle box...
Are Road Conditions in Abilene Getting Worse? Here’s the Solution
As someone who has lived in Abilene for a long time, I've always noticed the potholes around town. Usually, I brushed it off, thinking they would get fixed—and most of the time, they did. However, recently, it seems as if the roads are getting worse. A few nights ago,...
Watch Man and 4 Cool Dogs Chill at Texas Fountain
This man and his four sunglass-sporting dogs are the coolest things you'll see today. You’re just minding your own business, maybe sweating your butt off ‘cause it’s Houston, Texas, and you stumble upon this scene. There’s a dude, just chilling by a fountain. Not that crazy, right?...
Check Out All-Terrain Wheelchair at Texas State Park
Explore the great outdoors like never before: The new all-terrain wheelchair at Hueco Tanks State Park. The video at the bottom of this article comes to us from Hueco Tanks State Park, which has been a favorite destination for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts looking for really cool rock formations and diverse wildlife.
McDonald’s Already Ditching Recent Change Made At Its Restaurants
McDonald's is abandoning a recent change made at its restaurants after having an unsuccessful run. Changes Coming To McDonald's Drive-Thru Experience. You may not have noticed this change to McDonald's drive-thru unless your order was possibly mixed up. Sometime in 2021, the burger chain started using artificial intelligence to assist customers coming through the drive-thru lane.
Texas Mother Of 4 Dreadfully Killed And Staged To Look Like Suicide
A Texas mother of 4 was killed in what police are saying was a staged suicide. 30-year-old Giselle Salazar-Tapia lived in her boyfriend, James Hart's, boat since March. On May 31st, Salazar-Tapia's body was found partially submerged in water, hanging from the dock. Initially, suicide was suspected, however, that quickly changed.
Drive On Clack And Danville Streets? Here’s 3 Big Things To Know
I'll come out and say it. Abilene is a city with a bunch of vehicles on the road. Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, you name it. As with many Abilenians, I drive on Clack and Danville streets every day. If it's not commuting to work and home, it's running to the grocery store or other errands. In a nutshell, I drive them both a lot.
This Texas City Tops The List As The Trashiest In America
Every time I think about trashy places for some reason it takes me back to when I was a foreign exchange student in Rio de Janeiro. Let me preface this by saying that there is so much beauty there. From the people to the beaches and buildings, it can be absolutely stunning. However, as in many countries, some areas were so run down and built up with trash and other debris. It was a sad sight to see in such a wonderful country.
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