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Texas Walmart Now Accusing Teenagers Of $1 Million Swindle
San Angelo, Texas has a Walmart that is accusing a couple of teenage employees of masterminding a massive theft enterprise that they claim has caused losses of over $1 million during the past year. Look, I am a middle aged father of 3 very young children, so I know exactly how easy it would be to spend one million dollars and can imagine how easily teenagers could go on that type of shopping spree, but how were they able to allegedly steal over $1 million?
Embracing National CBD Day in the Big Country: A Personal Journey
As August 8th approaches, marking National CBD Day, I find myself reflecting on the growing conversation around CBD, especially here in West Texas. Living in the Big Country, I've witnessed a slow but steady shift in how we view this once-controversial compound. Though I'm not a user of CBD myself, the increasing number of people turning to it for its potential health benefits piqued my interest.
Myth Busted: Why Bad Things Always Seem To Happen in 3’s
Have you ever heard the saying, "Bad things always happen in threes"? It's a phrase that comes up a lot, especially when bad things happen back-to-back. Suddenly, everyone's on the lookout for the third piece of bad news. But why do we think this way? Is there anything to it, or is it just an old wives' tale that has stuck around?
Jason Hook (Flat Black, ex-Five Finger Death Punch) – My Favorite Albums When I Was a Teenager
Flat Black and former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook is here to look back on his favorite albums back when he was a teenager from 1983 to 1989. Hook, whose career experience also includes time with BulletBoys and Alice Cooper as well as pop stars Hilary Duff and Mandy Moore, is someone who has taken influence from a wide range of guitarists. He was even prominently featured in Hired Gun, a 2016 documentary about session musicians.
Massive Texas Based Empire Now Selling To “5th Largest Pizzeria”
Temple, Texas, just like much of the Lone Star State, has been the home to some very large and successful companies and corporations over the past 100 years, but word has broken that Fikes Wholesale Inc. is selling to the nation's "5th largest pizza company." Fikes is the parent company...
Holy Cow! You’ll Never Guess Who Owns the Biggest Piece of Texas
It always amazes me just how big Texas is. Even a native Texan must be impressed with its sheer size. As I figure it, somebody somewhere has to own all this land. So I set out on a mission to find out who owns the biggest piece of Texas. I didn't expect what I uncovered. According to a story from World Population Review, the largest private land owner in Texas is King Ranch Inc. in Kingsville, Texas. You'll find this ranch sprawled across 825,000 acres. That's bigger than the state of Rhode Island. The King Ranch has a history going back to 1853. Take a peek at this massive property.
Nu-Metal Drummer Posts Receipt of Just How Little Money He Made Off Streaming Last Year
Taproot drummer Jarrod Montague has offered some insight into exactly how much a musician makes through streaming services in a social media post breaking down his streaming royalty payouts for the last quarter of 2023. While streaming has become one of the primary ways in which audiences consume music, it's...
The Most Played Song Live by 15 Big Thrash Bands
Here is the most played song live by 15 big thrash metal bands. Thrash's history spans more than four decades with Metallica largely credited for birthing the genre with their 1983 debut Kill 'Em All. However, so many thrash metal vets typically point the finger at Exodus, who were making...
9 Years Ago: Rush Play Their Final Show – See Setlist + Video
On Aug. 1, 2015, Rush played their final show at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The setlist consisted of 26 songs [via Setlist.fm], so keep reading to see which tracks were played and some footage from the night. Unlike many other legendary acts, Rush never embarked on a "farewell tour."...
Watch Butcher Babies Play First Show Since Split With Carla Harvey
Butcher Babies have returned to the concert stage for their first performance since co-vocalist Carla Harvey left the group. The band played the Stonehenge Festival in Steenwijk, Netherlands this past Saturday (July 27), with Heidi Shepherd handling the vocal parts within their set. Few details have emerged from the show,...
Beat The Texas Heat With These Refreshing Arizona Hard Iced Teas
The Weekend Buzz rocks Texas again with more tasty beverages to sample and toast the weekend. This Friday, we circle back to a refreshing favorite, Arizona Hard Iced Tea. We sit around and taste-test different adult beverages including spirits, beer, seltzers, and more. Then we give you our honest take on these beverages using the latest advanced taste-testing technology. Ok, so we sorta wing it.
Interview: Gavin Rossdale Reflects on 30 Years of ‘Sixteen Stone’ + Says New Bush Album Is Coming
As Gavin Rossdale briefly reflected on the last 30-plus years of Bush's career, he seemed very comfortable talking bout the rejections he faced in those early days. "Every single moment was a different stepping stone of rejection at that point in my life," Rossdale told Chuck Armstrong on Loudwire Nights Wednesday (July 31).
The 2024 NFL Preview For The Cowboys & Texans According To AI
The 2024 NFL season promises excitement and high expectations for Texas football fans as both the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans look to make significant impacts in their respective divisions. We asked AI program ChatGPT to take a closer look at what to expect from these two teams this...
There’s a Secret ‘Pong’ Game in Your Instagram DMs (and It’s Super Addictive)
I like to think I'm pretty tech-savvy. I was using the space bar on my iPhone as a mousepad long before it became a viral "hidden" feature, and I was shaking my phone to "undo" before it was cool (only accidentally throwing it across the room once—so far). That's...
Bradley Hall Plays His Favorite Riffs
In the latest episode of Loudwire's popular video series Gear Factor, YouTuber and Brainslug guitarist Bradley Hall plays his favorite riffs. If you've spent any lick of time scrolling your social media feeds or going down the YouTube rabbit hole, you've most certainly come across the extraordinarily talented Hall. Whether...
What Songs Would You Play to Introduce Someone to Metallica? Reddit Users Weigh In
What songs would you play to introduce someone to Metallica who'd never heard them before? Fans are having a discussion about the best tracks to play on Reddit. The original post, which was shared yesterday on the Metallica Reddit page, asked fellow Metallica fans to name the three songs they would play for a hypothetical friend that hadn't heard the band before.
West Texans -vs- AI: Is This a Love Hate Relationship or Battle?
Do you trust AI? In my world, opinions vary. My wife, who works in the medical field, doesn’t trust AI at all. However, my children, some in medical and others in IT, love and rely on AI. Personally, I see AI as a valuable tool for efficiency, though it...
Flirting Texas-Style: 6 Amazing Moves to Make Them Fall for You
You never know when and where love will strike. You've got to be prepared by having strong flirting skills. In the Lone Star State, flirting isn't just a game; it's a smooth combination of words and gestures. Texans have a swagger that's different from anything else out there. I found...
Is Texas Holding Your Money? Find Out with This Simple Search
I'm all about spreading little tips and tricks. After all, life is tough enough, especially around the holidays. If there's a break out there, I want in on it. I don't know a person out there who couldn't use a few extra dollars to help with things. It seems like there's always something that costs, am I right? What if I told you I came across something that could put money in your pocket, money that belongs to you in the first place?
Watch Daughtry + Papa Roach Battle on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ for Charity
It was a battle of the bands when Daughtry and Papa Roach were the guests on ABC's Celebrity Family Feud last night (July 30). The groups faced each other on the beloved game show, hosted by Steve Harvey, to raise money for charity. Proceeds from both teams' winnings will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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