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Bread Winners: See the Signature Sandwich From Each State
The culinary landscape of the United States is as diverse as its population, with each state proudly boasting its own signature sandwich that often tells a rich story of culture, history, migration, and tradition. From the lobster rolls of Maine to the po'boys of Mississippi, these sandwiches have become iconic...
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Dallas County
Breaking News: First Human Case of West Nile Virus Hits Dallas County, Health Officials Warn. Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus for the year. This alarming news has prompted officials to urge residents to take necessary precautions to protect...
Elizabeth Francis, The Oldest Texan and American Alive
According to the Washington Post, Frances was born in Louisiana in 1909 and was just 11-years-old when her mom died. Francis was separated from her siblings and was send to live with her aunt. As a single mom, she ran a coffee shop at ABC 13 News in Houston for 20 years. She never learned how to drive and instead walked or took the bus everywhere. According to the Washington Post, her family says she has led a simple life.
See Where the Cast of ‘Twister’ Are Now — Including Who Has Since Died
1996’s Twister walked so 2024’s Twisters could run. It’s been 28 years since fans have tasted the thrill of romance mixed with the extreme peril of dodging colossal tornados. With the reimagined Twisters out, it’s time to look at where the original cast is now. Who...
The Random Times Dallas, Texas Has Been Mentioned on ‘The Simpsons’
Springfield is where 'The Simpsons' live, but it turns out Dallas has been mentioned several times on the show. Back in Season 8 / Episode 2 we learn Homer's dream is to one day own the Dallas Cowboys. His super rich boss Hank Scorpio makes his dream come true...sort of. He gifts him the Denver Broncos...which Homer is not excited about.
Talk About Surprising: Here’s the Latest Fast Food Popularity Rankings
Millions devour fast food daily. Dare I say we all do it? Well at least the majority of us sans health nuts. While McDonalds is the most wide-spread, dominating, and easy go-to, it rarely makes a top ten list of most favorite fast food restaurants. Yes, their French fries usually rank super high. Their soda does, too because of their delicious syrup to carbonation ratio making it extra, refreshingly sweet.
Keanu Reeves’ Knee ‘Cracked Like a Potato Chip’ in Freak Accident
Keanu Reeves' knee "cracked like a potato chip" in a freak accident when he tripped on a piece of carpet on a movie set. The John Wick star, 59, suffered a fractured kneecap after falling over while filming his new comedy movie Good Fortune and he was later pictured walking on crutches with an ice pack strapped to his leg. Keanu has now revealed the injury happened when he took a tumble following an ice bath.
Rich Guy Might Make ‘Saturday Night Live”s All-Drug Olympics Real
Billionaire Peter Thiel is planning to make one of Saturday Night Live's most outlandish Olympics sketches a reality. The PayPal co-founder has joined a group of venture capitalists seeking to raise $300 million to put on the first-ever Enhanced Games, "a modern reinvention of the Olympic Games" in which athletes will not be tested for drugs or other performance enhancers.
Watch Amazing Metamorphosis of Black Cockatoo at Texas Zoo
You Won't Believe the Stunning Transformation of this Black Cockatoo at the San Antonio Zoo. If you enjoy incredible wildlife experiences, the San Antonio Zoo has a treat for you. They shot a video over several weeks of one of its residents, a magnificent Black Cockatoo, while it underwent its...
Jennifer Aniston Criticizes J.D. Vance for ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ Remark in Resurfaced Interview
Jennifer Aniston is slamming Donald Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance, over comments he made in a resurfaced interview. The interview was from 2021 and it was from an interview Vance did with Tucker Carlson for Fox News. In the interview, Vance said that the United States is being run "by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they’ve made."
Tom Brady ‘Casually Dating’ Sports Illustrated Model Brooks Nader: REPORT
The retired NFL star is "casually dating" Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader. According to Page Six, the duo are "romantically involved," however, their romance is "nothing serious" at the moment. The 46-year-old athlete was spotted in public with the 27-year-old model a few times recently, but the two have kept...
Who Wants to Adopt a Puppy That Flunked Out of the Police Academy?
They tried their little hearts out but just couldn't quite cut it. Pups that attempted to become police department K9's that turned out to be too friendly to make it happen. Yes they flunked out for their constantly wagging tales and preference to cuddle. So what happens to them now?
Another Major Store Leaving Sikes Senter Mall in Wichita Falls, Texas
Another one of the bigger clients in Sikes Senter Mall announced they're moving out. Not Been a Good Year for Our Mall in Wichita Falls. When you think of the bigger properties at Sikes Senter Mall. Four things come to most people's minds. Dillard's (which actually took up two stores at the mall), JC Penny, AMC Movie Theaters, and At Home. All of those properties take up massive amounts of space and sadly another one will be leaving us.
Woman Missing After Night in Nashville Surprises Cops Searching for Her
A New Jersey woman went missing in downtown Nashville on Thursday morning (July 25), and for several tense hours, the story seemed very familiar. A search for Alexandria Chmiel began after 4AM and involved helicopters, drones and crews repelling down the banks of the Cumberland River. Metro Nashville PD sent...
Parents’ ‘Surprise’ Anniversary Dance Cut From Wedding Video
A bride on Reddit was fuming after her parents, who didn't "contribute financially or help plan any aspect" of her wedding, performed a surprise anniversary dance at her destination wedding. "Unbeknownst to us, my parents went to our wedding planner and requested a special dance to celebrate their 40th wedding...
Bindi Irwin’s Brother Shares an Adorable Memory on Her Birthday [Watch]
Bindi Irwin — daughter of The Crocodile Hunter legend Steve Irwin — celebrated her 26th birthday on Wednesday (July 24), and her younger brother Robert was there to help her celebrate. Robert hopped on social media to share sweet throwback video of the day the two siblings first...
Can You Identify These Objects From the 1980s?
The vibrant '80s were a technicolor dream, defined by an era of excess and neon-lit nights. However, some argue that this extravagant image was largely a Hollywood portrayal, and in reality, many of us were financially stretched, surrounded more by faux wood wall paneling than by bright greens and yellows. But let's keep that between us—Barbie might not appreciate the truth.
How Actors Keep From Getting Aroused in Those Steamy Sex Scenes
While some sex scenes in movies are comical, there are others that last just a minute with barely enough time to care about yet forward the plot line that two people did the deed. There's also those where the camera pans away leaving everything to our imagination while solidifying that...
Watch Gerry the Giraffe Get a Neck Adjustment From a Chiropractor
Have you ever been to a chiropractor? While they're clearly used to our human bodies, adjusting our backs, hips, and of course, necks, imagine having to work on the largest neck in the world. A rancher in Oklahoma noticed that his giraffe, Gerry, was having trouble moving his jaw to...
Do NOT Cut This Poisonous Texas Worm in Two, It Will Regrow!
A poisonous worm is invading parts of Texas and if you think cutting it in half will kill it. You will only make things worse. If you ever see one of these crawling around. Do not touch it! Folks in South and East Texas have been dealing with these things the past few weeks since Hurricane Beryl stormed through. The insect thrives in hot and humid climates, which is perfect for south and east Texas. They're poisonous if touched and can be fatal if ingested. So watch them around your pets.
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