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Fun in Texas? Only This TX City Made the Top 10 “Fun”List!
Alright, so I may be biased because I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas but… I AM OFFENDED THAT WE DID NOT MAKE THIS LIST!. Anyways, when choosing where to live or play, it's not just about cost of living or how easy it is to get around. The real deal breaker is: How much fun can you have!
Don’t Miss Texarkana’s Senior Summer Ball At The Mall
Get ready for a fun day this Friday as the Annual Senior Summer Ball at the Mall takes place at Central Mall. This is a fun and informative health fair for anyone 60 and older to come and enjoy. The fun will be from 9 AM to 1 PM Friday, August 16 in the mall's center. Enjoy over 40 vendors and get free health screenings too.
Perfect Texas Spots To Celebrate Halloween During The Summer
Are you already tired of the Texas heat and ready for the fall season?. To be honest, I don't mind the Texas summers, but I'm ALWAYS looking forward to fall. While it doesn't cool down much until around mid/end of October in Texas, there are SO many fun aspects to the fall season.
Amarillo Restaurant Asks for Good Clean Help All the Way Around
Owning a restaurant here in Amarillo can be tricky. They love you. They hate you. They love you again. Then a year like this happens and I have seen a lot of local business owners talk about how tough this year is. So if you can get out and support your Amarillo friends.
CAST YOUR VOTE! Who Has the Best Custom Cakes in Amarillo?
Oh, Amarillo there are certain moments in your life you want to celebrate. For me, these celebrations are in the Fall. In the month of September, more accurately. Both my granddaughter and daughter are September babies. So I am always on the hunt for who does the best custom cakes...
Feeling Free, Texas Has Six ‘Nude Beaches’ In the State
One of the best things about Texas is the freedoms we have and the fact that other Texans don’t really care what you choose to do. The term ‘don’t treat on me’ comes to mind as most Texans want to be left alone to enjoy their happiness in privacy. Obviously, southern hospitality is alive and well in Texas, and people still look out for each other but most people in the Lone Star State also want their alone time. Some of them using that time to let it all hang out and recently I learned that Texas has a total of six nude beaches.
First Ever Noonday Fall Market Happening in September
We know that Texas has lots of stuff to do, and you really don’t have to travel that far, it seems like most small towns do something to bring the community together. We love hearing about those types of events and one of them will be going on next month in East Texas.
Former Texas Officer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A former police officer in Texas is proving the point that no one is above the law. The sentence for Jonathon Paul Hutchison of Mabank, Texas was handed down on Wednesday after he was convicted of selling drugs. The 41-year-old was arrested in March of 2023 according to CBS 19,...
Texas Airbnb Host Allegedly Pepper Sprays Guests Children & Pets Amid Eviction
A legal battle between an alleged serial squatter and a perhaps over-zealous property owner is playing out in Texas courts. Billy Polson, who owns an Airbnb property in San Antonio (1938 Harpers Ferry St), along with his business partner Brianna Salinas, were arrested on several charges after they attempted to get an alleged squatter to leave- however, the criminal charges against them were later dropped.
What Was Mark Cuban’s Worst Shark Tank Investment?
Mark Cuban is well known for making great money moves such as buying than selling the Dallas Mavericks at an OUTRAGEOUS profit, and he even owns an ENTIRE TOWN in Texas. We always hear about the great financial decisions but finance is also a RISKY business and not all of his investments have been good ones.
Check Out This Great Chicken Finger Deal in Lubbock!
I LOVE a chicken finger pretty much any way it's served. A good chicken finger is about as tasty as anything you'll find! The only thing I love more that a quality tender is a GREAT DEAL on a quality tender!. And United Supermarkets offers it...every Friday!. How do I...
REPORT: Hackers May Have Stolen Every Texan’s SSN, Now What?
Chalk this up to, well, we all saw that coming. According to a new report, the social security number and address of every man, woman, and child in Texas, The U.S., the UK, and Canada may have been stolen. You read that correctly EVERY SINGLE PERSON. According to YAHOO, a...
New Lubbock Bubble Tea & Coffee Shop Sets Opening Date & Giveaways
Hold your horses for this one, these drinks look amazing and are coming to Lubbock!. 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee just announced they are opening a location in Lubbock and if you like drinks this is going to be a very unique place for us. They are a traditional bubble...
3 Easy Breakfast Hacks For Stressed Out Texans This Weekend
It's been a hectic week for many Texans as thousands of parents have been trying to get their kids in the back-to-school groove, have you yet? Me neither. So, how about 3 Easy Breakfast Hacks For You To Try This Weekend? Hopefully, they can help lessen the stress at your house.
The ‘Boots & Badges Ball’ Featuring Rick Trevino is September 7th
Boots and Badges is committed to assisting first responders and their families, who have experienced a life changing event. Our first responders sacrifice to protect our community and always show up for our heath and safety. Boots and Badges is honored to offer support and gratitude for those who have served the citizens of West Texas.
Krista Gerlich Named to Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame
The Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame today announced that it will grow by eight with the addition of the Class of 2025. The incoming group of inductees is comprised of four coaches and four standout players who are being recognized for their achievements on the court and their overall influence on the game of basketball in Lone Star State.
Believe It Or Not: Texas Is Actually One Of The Worst States To Raise A Family
The hits keep coming for the state of Texas. It's easy to think that you're living in a pretty great place, after all your friends and family are here. You may even have roots that go back generations. You may even have tried to move out of the state of Texas and felt like things were worse in those places. The truth is, metrics and statistics tell an entirely different story about the state of Texas and it's not a good one.
Is Monkeypox A Threat To The State Of Texas?
Right now you can take a deep breath. Monkeypox is certainly something that Texans need to keep an eye on, but it is far from a big threat. The reason for any concert at all is that the World Health Organization has declared it a "World Health Emergency". This is the second time that Monkeypox has earned this designation, but fortunately the spread has been somewhat slow.
Tragic Accident: Texas Man Plummets To Death In Alaskan Waterfall
Texas is not known for large, cascading waterfalls, and our opportunities for river rafting are somewhat limited. It's not surprising that an adventurous soul would travel thousands of miles to experience the thrill of the water in Alaska. Sadly, that adventure ended tragically for one Texas man. Larry Keith Erwin,...
Soccer Roundup: Locos Split, Bravas Romp and Bravos Eliminated
It was a weekend that saw two of the three MountStar Sports Group soccer teams get wins. El Paso Locomotive FC picked up its first win at home this season on Saturday night against Miami FC. The Friday night before, the FC Juarez Bravas traveled to Mazatlan to pick up their second win in a row, while the Bravos fell short losing to the Colorado Rapids being eliminated from the 2024 edition of the Leagues Cup in the process.
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