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Allsup's Expands in North Texas: New Stores Open
This post includes content modified using AI. - Brief overview of Allsup's convenience stores and their reputation in the Southwest region. Allsup's is a privately owned chain of over 400 convenience stores in New Mexico, West Texas, and Oklahoma. It operates 24 hours a day and sells fuel under various brands.
The 15 Most Common Words Texans Use That Have Double Meaning
The beauty of the West Texas language isn’t just in the slang like “fixin’ to” or “jeet yet?” It’s in these words that carry a double meaning, or better yet as we Texans like to call it "Double Speak." They show how dynamic our speech is, and how the same word can take on a completely different meaning, depending on how we use it.
Armyworms Are Wreaking Havoc Across Texas Invading Lawns and Pastures
They are small but highly destructive and they are slithering their way across Texas and while they may look innocent enough, the armyworm is taking aim at lawns, gardens, pastures across the state. According to the Dallas Morning News, Armyworms have been hatching across Texas including North and Central Texas...
Uncovering the Rich History of Texas Homecoming Mums
Homecoming season has started in Texas. Even if you don't keep up with local football, I'm sure it was evident by all the mums around. Homecoming tends to be a huge celebration in Texas and of course, we have to do it bigger and better than the rest. My daughter...
Do You Know This Important Texas Hotel Is The Most Haunted?
Austin, Texas has a whole lot of history from being named after The Father of Texas Stephen F. Austin, to being the home of the University of Texas and numerous other Fortune 500 Businesses like Dell Technologies, and now more recently Tesla. The various architecture reflects several styles and generational choices, but nothing stands out quite like the oldest hotel in town that is also said to be the most haunted place in the entire state of Texas.
This Hidden Speakeasy Has the Best Martini in Texas, They Say
Some people say that if you want to find the very best martini you can find anywhere in the Lone Star State, you may want to plan a little trip over to this 'hidden speakeasy' right here in Texas. I LOVE a good martini. Furthermore, If I am really in...
Texas and Louisiana residents charged in $200,000 ATM robbery
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A federal grand jury has indicted several residents from Texas and Louisiana for allegedly robbing $200,000 from an ATM in Taylorsville, Utah, while it was being serviced. The suspects were apprehended after a coordinated investigation by local police and the FBI. Calvin Brantley, 29,...
Two Arkansas Towns Now Some Of The Most Rodent-Infested In The US
Rats and mice can be anywhere but when a town is considered to be 'infested' with them... that is never a good thing. Recently Terminix published a report on the most rodent-infested towns in the United States. Two towns in Arkansas and four in Texas made the list. How did...
Man Drives Texas Highway with One-Wheeled Trailer Video
In a state where everything is bigger, bolder, and more unpredictable, a Texas man decided to test just how little you can get away with on the highway. What did he do? Oh, nothing too crazy—just hit the road with a trailer missing one minor detail… a second wheel. You can skip to the bottom of the article to watch the video if reading isn't your thing.
Texas May Say Goodbye to Cellphones in Classrooms - Here's Why
The Texas Education Agency is mulling over a ban on the use of cell phones in public schools. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath supports this idea, saying phones distract students from learning and can harm their mental health.
Texas Has Some of the Most Beautiful Courthouses in the Country
I'm willing to bet most people in Texas would rather stay away from any courthouse for a variety of reasons, but when you have some of the most historical and beautiful buildings to gander at, you can't help but marvel at the architectural beauty that graces the Texas landscape. I...
AG Kris Mayes Announces Sentencing in Multi-State Fentanyl Trafficking Case
PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today the sentencing of Lino Bol, a member of a multi-state drug trafficking organization that operated in Arizona, Texas, Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Illinois.
'Going Varsity in Mariachi' documentary spotlights competitive high school competitions
A new Netflix documentary shares a slice of southern Texas life as a high school mariachi band makes its way to the state championship. "Going Varsity in Mariachi" shows the journey of musicians from the Rio Grande Valley as they compete and connect via the traditional Mexican folk music. Amna Nawaz spoke with co-director Alejandra Vasquez for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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