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Cheap Rent: Ten Most Affordable Cities In Texas 2024
For many Texas families, the rising cost of rent has become burdensome, if not nearly impossible to manage. According to The Texas Tribune, "Texas homeowners and renters who struggle to keep a roof over their head" is at an all-time high. A record number of households are considered "cost-burdened" meaning...
All Teen Accounts on Instagram Are Now Automatically Private, Plus More Changes
Instagram has made changes in order to have a platform safer for its younger users. Going into effect Tuesday for anyone under 18 in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia who signs up to use Instagram will now be placed into restrictive accounts. Those who are under 18 and have previously signed up will have their account switched over in 60 days.
Eagles Pay Tribute to J.D. Souther: ‘We Have Lost a Brother’
Eagles have released a statement honoring J.D. Souther, their cowriter and collaborator who died on Tuesday at the age of 78. “We have lost a brother, a friend and a brilliant collaborator, and the world has lost a great songwriter, a pioneer of the Southern California sound that emerged in the 1970s,” the band’s message began. “J.D. Souther was smart, talented, well-read, and in possession of a wicked sense of humor. He loved a good meal, a good movie, and a good Martini ... and he loved dogs, adopting many, over the course of his lifetime.”
Can Anyone Be Buried At Sea?
It's been around since the Vikings, where being buried in the ocean was all about honoring those seafarers who passed away after spending their life at sea and it continues today. Most of us have seen this time-honored tradition in the movies and on television shows involving military personnel. According...
Over 20 Of The Best Places To Get A Cheeseburger In Lubbock
Who makes the best cheeseburger in Lubbock. It turns out, that's a hard question to answer. Wednesday is National Cheeseburger Day and for all who enjoy a good cheeseburger, it's a great day. There will be many burger spots across Lubbock, Texas, and the nation running specials on burgers so be on the lookout to save some money.
Melania Trump Defends Her Nude Modeling Work, Sorta Compares Herself to Michelangelo’s David Masterpiece
Melania Trump is defending herself from critics when it comes to her past nude modeling work. In a post to her official Twitter account, Trump promoted her upcoming memoir by hitting back at critics. "Why do I stand proudly behind my nude modeling work? The more pressing question is: Why...
Top 10 Most Frustrating Stoplights in Lubbock That Will Make You See Red
When it comes to driving around Lubbock, let's be honest, it is pretty easy to get just about anywhere you need to go. That's really true if you can just jump on the Loop or the Marsha Sharp Freeway and skip past all the intersections within the city. But nothing...
Bride Bans Groom’s Dog From Attending Wedding: ‘Hard No’
On Reddit, a bride explained why she banned the groom's dog from attending their wedding. "Hi, I’m (F28) and my fiancé (M30) has a dog that he absolutely adores. He’s had this dog for 10 years, and I love the dog too, but recently we’ve been arguing about whether the dog should come to our wedding,"she began.
20 Beloved ’80s Foods That No Longer Exist
Few things in this world hold a more powerful connection to memory than food. The smell of a familiar dish or snack alone can bring you back to childhood. Case in point: I don’t even need to taste what’s inside; just a look at a Kellogg’s Fun Pak — the plastic-wrapped assortment of eight mini boxes of cereal — and I’m back at my grandmother’s house, where she always had one handy anytime my brother and I slept over.
Iconic Brand Once Sold at Home Parties is Reportedly Close to Bankruptcy
It was once in just about every home, now the company behind it is reportedly ready to file for bankruptcy. The Street is reporting Tupperware is on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy as its sales have dropped in recent years. Where Did Tupperware Get Its Name?. Nearly 80 years...
Is This The Biggest Whataburger Fan In Texas?
This past Friday evening I was driving home when my wife asked me to pick up dinner from one of our local Whataburger locations. And I'm glad she did. Not only did we enjoy delicious burgers, but I got to meet someone who could be the biggest Whataburger fan in Texas.
Florida Teacher Bans Gen-Z Slang From Classroom
One teacher in Florida lost out on some aura points when she decided to ban Get-Z slang from her classroom. The New York Post reports that Angela Santalo left her students in shock after she banned several slang terms from her classroom. Some of the terms that have been banned by the teacher are: “pookie,” “aura,” “bro” and “womp womp.”
The Incredible Truth Behind The Hell’s Gates Urban Legend In Lubbock, Texas
Don't go there, don't ever go there, even though you've probably been there, or will go there. Lubbock has one urban legend that rises above all the rest and it's "Hell's Gates". No one really knows the origins of the legend or even why it continues to this day. There are many variations of why the area is called "Hell's Gates" and almost all are incredibly vague. For me, I have to know why a place is supposed to be spooky in order for it to be spooky.
Please Help Find 13 Texas Girls Who Went Missing Last Month
They say there is nothing as devastating as losing your child. 13 girls went missing in Texas last month. Please help bring them home! If anyone in this gallery looks familiar to you, or you have any information that could lead to these missing girls, don't hesitate to call the police. The tiniest tip could be the biggest help.
4 Fun and Flirty Date Ideas For Lubbock Lovers
Do you have a new dreamy, steamy, lover-muffin worthy of an energetic night out on the town in Lubbock? I can already tell through the keyboard that they are smokin' hot, and you guys are adorable together!. Or...let me guess...you clicked on this article because things are getting a little...
Americans Traveling to the U.K. Will Now Be Electronically Monitored
The United Kingdom, which comprises England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland has an Electronic Travel Authorization System. According to the Travel Weekly website, the U.K.'s ETA started last year in 2023 required for just inbound travelers from several Middle Eastern countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
Do We Need A Welcome To Lubbock Sign Now?
It's an honest question. Do we need to welcome people to Lubbock properly?. The people of Wolfforth, no doubt suffering some kind of identity crisis, decided to erect a "Welcome To Wolfforth" sign. According to KCBD one of the Wolfforth officials present said, "It's nothing against Lubbock, we love Lubbock, but...(I won't bore you with the rest). It just seemed to me for somebody that has nothing against Lubbock, they sure made Lubbock the focal point of the conversation. Anywho, the sign is nice, but the giant stylized "W" looks like it's a market for a Westin Hotel or something. Okay, now that's out of the way, let's get to our city's lack of a sign.
Woman Deposits Inheritance Check Into Separate Account so Cheating Husband Can’t Touch It
On Reddit, a woman explained why she decided to deposit her inheritance check into a different account than her joint one with her husband. "Backstory I (f30) and husband (m32) have been married since my senior year of highschool. We've grown up together and had zero help or guidance, especially in the parenthood (another story) and financial aspect. We spent our 20s raising babies and broke, but managed to get by with a halfway decent standard of living," she bang.
Trump’s Baseless ‘They’re Eating the Dogs, Eating the Cats’ Claim Now an Adorable TikTok Trend
Donald Trump's baseless claim about Haitian immigrants in Ohio eating dogs and cats has now been turned into an adorable TikTok trend. During the Sept. 10 presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants were abducting and eating pets. "They’re eating the dogs. They’re...
Here’s Where It’s Illegal to Hang Items From Your Rearview Mirror
When my beloved Golden Retriever passed away I hung his collar from my rearview mirror. It brought me some peace during my intense agony. He loved his car rides, and since he was born in Colorado, hanging that collar was one of the many ways to have him with me.
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