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The ‘Best Tamale Maker in Texas’ Has Been Raided by the Feds
Uh-oh! Looks like trouble bubbles for Deila, the self-proclaimed 'best tamale maker in the world' was raided by federal agents in south Texas on Wednesday. If you have no idea who Delia is or why she's got the G-Men barging in uninvited and rifling through everything, buckle up. This is a hot tamale of a story.
Flag Blunder: What’s Wrong with This Picture Of Lubbock’s Sister City Flag?
A friend of my snapped a picture of the T.J. Patterson Memorial Plaza building in Lubbock, Texas this morning and forwarded it to me. The minute the saw it, they immediately noticed something was totally off with the way the flags are flying. I don't know if I would have caught it.
Fans React to Gojira Playing at 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony
Simply put, Gojira's performance at the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony is being viewed as a huge win. The band delivered a pummeling performance perched in various window openings of a riverside castle, eventually joined by opera vocalist Marina Votti who sung along from atop a perch on a ship floating in the river.
Lubbock Places To Host A Dinner Party
Lubbock has some great restaurants but what are the best for big parties?. You know I love a good birthday dinner and you always want your loved ones there. There are some great places to hold them here in Lubbock. We take a look at some restaurants in the Hub...
Texas Insurance Rates Spike After Beryl: Will You Be Affected?
The after-effects of Hurricane Beryl are not all physical, as Texan wallets may be impacted in addition to their homes. According to points made in a recent meeting from the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) on July 15th, it's anticipated that half of the catastrophe reserve funds will be spent in damage payouts following Hurricane Beryl's devastation along the Texas coast.
Photos – Gojira Play 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris, France
Gojira have become the first heavy metal band to take part in the Olympics opening ceremony, performing alongside opera singer Marina Viotti in Paris, France. The momentous event can be seen in the photo gallery toward the bottom of the page. To perform at such an event is an incredible...
Gojira Become First Metal Band to Play Olympics Opening Ceremony – Watch
France's top metal band, Gojira, have made their presence felt at the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. As previously teased, the band collaborated with opera singer Marina Viotti for a stunning performance under the direction of artistic director Thomas Jolly in the "Libertie" portion of the festivities. Coming out of...
Lubbock Last-Minute Plans: Summer Market, Movie Premiers, & More
Another weekend is here in Lubbock. With decent weather and friends to spend time with, there is no reason to not get out of the house and enjoy some time with the people you love hanging out with. If you aren’t sure where to get started, this article is for...
Texas Ain’t the Most Country? See The Surprising Rankings Here!
The site Zippia set out to answer an important question: What state is the most like a Country song?. They used four somewhat stereotypical metrics to determine which states were the most Country: the states with the highest alcohol consumption, the highest percentage of dog ownership, the highest percent of couples that divorced last year, and the lowest population density.
WATCH: Elderly Man Goes Buck Wild in Texas Walmart Brawl
There's never a dull moment in Wal-Mart, boys and girls. I've seen some of the craziest crud go down while browsing for coffee creamer. Wal-Mart is the great equalizer. No matter who you are, rich or poor, young or old, when you're shopping in Wal-Mart, you're just the same as the next guy. It's part of the experience. It's the only place I truly don't mind being seen in my Cookie Monster jammies.
Switchfoot & Blue October Offer Amazingly Low Ticket Price For Our Listeners!
Sometimes it really pays to be a listener! From winning tickets and fabulous prizes to getting amazing deals, we will always hook you up as often as we can. And thanks to the folks at AEG, we now have an incredible deal on tickets to see Switchfoot, Blue October, and Matt Nathanson live at Cook's Garage on August 9th.
Lubbock Police Find Something Wacky Inside Stolen Vehicle
The Lubbock Police Department has likely seen it all, violence, stupidity, very drunk people, you name it. Actually, they hadn't quite seen it all until recently, when Lubbock police officers seized the contents inside a stolen vehicle and found dozens of Little Debbie snack treats. It was mostly Red, White...
These Texans Are Competing For Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Olympic Games will begin soon, and Team USA is represented by quite a few Texans. Some you may know, some you will be able to get to know over the next 2 weeks. The 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony will be Friday (replayed Friday evening) and the games begin officially that night. The games will continue every day through August 11 when the closing ceremony will take place.
Eight New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (July 19-25, 2024)
It's the rare week where the one-off performances are more higher profile than the amount of bands booking full tours. This week, you'll find eight new rock and metal tours in the works, with Fit for an Autopsy leading the way and tour legs booked for Dying Wish, Gatecreeper and others.
Queens of the Stone Age Cancel More Concerts, Issue Statement
After cancelling the remainder of their July touring so that singer Josh Homme could return to the U.S. for emergency surgery, Queens of the Stone Age have added more cancelled performances in the month of August. The band was scheduled to return to the concert stage on Aug. 8 at...
Did My Chemical Romance Get Hacked? New Photo + Post Suggest So
Did My Chemical Romance's Facebook page get hacked?. At first, it appeared as if the band was getting ready to tease a big announcement after their profile picture was updated to a new MCR logo. A followup post linking out to a news article about a country music star, however, seems to indicate that perhaps something more nefarious is afoot.
Lubbock-Area Back-To-School Events
Can you believe back to school is almost here for the South Plains?. We take a look at all the fun back-to-school events before the school year starts. A lot of these events are free and give out school supplies. They are listed in date order so you don't miss...
The Five Most Metal Soundgarden Songs
Soundgarden may not be metal, but here are the five most metal Soundgarden songs. While pretty much all bands have been placed into some sort of subgenre, there are many who teeter the line between different styles. Soundgarden, obviously, have always been labeled "grunge" because of their affiliation with the late '80s and early '90s Seattle music scene, but they've experimented with their sound a lot since the beginning.
Interview: The Used’s Joey Bradford + Papa Roach’s Tony Palermo Share a Love For Rock + Golf
In 2025, Papa Roach and the Used will be celebrating significant anniversaries in their respective worlds. The Used's guitarist Joey Bradford and Papa Roach's drummer Tony Palermo both joined Loudwire Nights on Thursday to dive into them — and discuss a few other things. "It's a special year," Palermo...
Here’s How You Can Win a Trip to Boston to Experience Pearl Jam’s ‘Dark Matter’ World Tour at Fenway Park
Boston’s Fenway Park has seen many of the greatest moments in sports and music history– from Hall of Famers and legendary players to iconic rock bands. This September Fenway will welcome a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band to play two sold-out shows. Get ready to see Pearl Jam live at Fenway Park!
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