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Residents In Longview, Texas Discuss What Restaurant They Want
We talk all the time about how fortunate we are here in East Texas with so many amazing restaurants serving up large portions of food for a pretty good price. Longview is one of those cities where you can get whatever food you’re craving as they have something for everyone, although we always want more. And recently there were some locals discussing online what restaurant they would like to see open next.
These Vehicles Are Inexpensive to Insure in Texas
Just like everyone else in Texas, I noticed all my bills going up lately, whether it’s the grocery, water, or electricity, it costs more to live right now. But we all enjoy the nice things we have, and we want to keep those things going, so we need to go to work, to pay our bills, and keep our comfortable life. But after seeing our car insurance bill increase recently it made me wonder how we could lower our bill and what vehicles are the cheapest to insure?
Seniors, Make Plans Now For Senior Health and Wellness Expo ’24
Texarkana-area seniors, this one is for you, Christus St. Michael Health System and Townsquare Media Texarkana bring you the 2024 Senior Health and Wellness Expo inside the Texarkana Texas Convention Center on Cowhorn Creek. The Senior Health and Wellness Expo is the place for free health screenings, some good learning...
37 Felony Arrest Made During First Week Of August In Gregg County
Just as the East Texas temperatures rise after an unseasonably cool ending to July, the number of arrests continues to rise in Gregg County, Texas as well. The heat we're experiencing and will continue to experience over the next month or so doesn't seem to have an impact on the crime rate or the number of arrests.
Madison Pulido is One Step Closer to Appearing in Iconic Magazine
Madison Pulido is one of the brightest, rising stars in the Tejano industry and is about to take it to the next level. She is currently up for America's Next Top Hit Maker! How awesome would it be to have a Tejano represented on the pages of Rolling Stone? If she were to win, she would receive $10,000 and would have a feature in the iconic magazine. She would also showcase live on stage in Austin at the Rolling Stone's Future of Music showcase in Austin, Texas.
The 5 States Now Sending The Most Folks To Texas is Surprising
When you take into account the massive size of our state along with our booming economy it's understandable why Austin, TX, and other Texas cities are seeing a big influx of people. We Texans are well known for our warm hospitality and friendly nature. So it should be no surprise...
The Most Popular Bachelor’s Degrees in Texas Might Surprise You
Around 21% of Texas adults ages 25 and up have at least a bachelor’s degree as their highest level of education, as of 2022. This percentage varies drastically from one part of the state to another, with the Metroplex closer to 33% and the Rio Grande Valley at around half that.
Survey Says That Texas Is A Bad Place To Have A Baby
This is a bit of a shocker for the Lone Star State. Catch me among those people who love Texas but I'm not so blind to ignore a few problems we have around here. If we look to upgrade a few things than someday Texas will actually be as great as we feel it is. Heading our head in the sand and ignoring our problems just doesn't help.
Can You Believe This Beautiful Lubbock Home is Still on the Market?
Lubbock’s Parade of Homes just concluded, and it had me thinking about homes that were featured in the past. This event is a great opportunity to see what is going on in Lubbock real estate and take a look inside some stunning homes. I remembered one home in particular...
The Post Stampede Rodeo is Set for This Weekend
The three-day event held every year in August hosts rodeo contestants, fans and musicians from all over the United States and as far as, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Mexico. The UPRA Sanctioned rodeo has been awarded top honors in the past as a contestant favorite destination and also been crowned as one of the Top 25 Paying Rodeos of the year.
Shockingly High: Income Needed To Live Comfortably In Texas Is Astronomical
Do you feel like your Texas lifestyle is a "comfortable" one?. I suppose that depends on what you view as comfortable. For me, it's being able to pay the rent and the bills without stressing them, treat myself occasionally to new clothes or going out to eat, and take a simple vacation once or twice a year.
Watch C-130 Cargo Plane Land on Highway in Arkansas
It's not every day you see a cargo land in the middle of an Arkansas highway unless it's some kind of emergency. One of the military's largest planes the C-130 H Hercules Cargo aircraft landed on Highway 63 in the small town of Bono just Northeast of Jonesboro over the weekend.
Two Earthquakes Reported In Arkansas Over The Weekend
Did you know that there were two earthquakes in Arkansas over the weekend?. The first one was Friday afternoon at 4:06 PM and was a 2.5 magnitude. The second one was on Sunday morning around 1:25 AM with 2.5 magnitude. According to KOMC both took place in Marion County near...
The Seven Olympic Athletes From Amarillo That Competed In Summer Games
Texas has sent 335 athletes to the Summer Olympic Games over the years. The Lone Star State's top event is track & field. We're also home to 107 gold medals, 57 silver medals, and 45 bronze medals. Of those athletes to represent the US and Texas, seven were from Amarillo, Texas, and they competed in a variety of events.
The Texas Sized Surprise You’ll Find In This Massive Skate Park
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes our skate parks. There is one skate park in the Lone Star State in particular that rivals most in the nation with its size. It's loaded with all kinds of features and even has a couple of surprises if you can get a bird's eye look at it. Check out the "Texas" sized surprise you'll find in this massive Lone Star State skate park.
The First Predicted Freeze Of ’24 For Important Texas Cities
The end of July was cloudy and cool in my neck of the woods. They made for some great unprecedented Texas-outside-summer-weather for my family and friends. It's true, that some parts of Texas have experienced cooler temperatures than normal this summer, but others have been hotter than expected. But here...
Where is the Best Amazing Soul Food in Arkansas?
When it comes to delicious soul food in Arkansas there is only one place to consider and you might be surprised where this hidden gem is located. Grider Field Restaurant is inside the Pine Bluff Reginal Airport terminal building at 709 Hanger Row. If you are craving some of the best soul food in the South, think no more because when it comes to Southern cooking the food and the prices can't be beat.
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