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150 Denny’s Restaurants Gone for Good By End of 2025
What was once a beacon for late-night food seekers across the U.S. has hit hard times and will be closing 150 locations. Denny's has announced it is ready to move on from some of its restaurants. Which Denny's Are Closing?. On its website, the Denny's Corporation boasts that it is...
If You See Red Paint On a Tree, You Need to Leave in a Hurry
You're enjoying a peaceful hike in the woods surrounded by lush greenery including a lone tree with a red marking spray painted on its trunk. It's easy to dismiss as the work of vandals (ugh, why can't everyone enjoy the woods like you?!?), but the paint might be a more serious sign that you need to know before hiking any further down the trail.
Best Rock + Metal Bands With a Color in Their Name
What are the best rock and metal bands with a color in their name? In honor of National Color Day, let's take a closer look. Who wouldn't want a little bit of color? It definitely livens things up and gives a splash to what could become a dreary band naming process.
Artists Who Shaded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame During Induction Ceremony
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 was inducted into the organization this past Saturday (Oct. 19), and some artists threw shade at the hall during the ceremony. This year's inductees included Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest in the performer category. Jimmy Buffet, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield received the Musical Excellence Award, and Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton were granted the Musical Influence Award.
Texas Bar Becomes Popular Spot, Moe’s Tavern from The Simpsons
You're Halloween fun in Texas is about to get so much better!. If you’ve seen even one episode of the iconic television show The Simpsons, then you’re probably familiar with Homer Simpson’s favorite place to spend time known as Moe’s Tavern. It’s depicted as a small...
From Vandalism to Fun Texans Learn the Truth About Trick or Treat
Halloween, or All Hallows Eve, originally had deep religious roots. Marked on October 31st, it was the night before All Saints' Day, a Christian holiday to honor saints and martyrs. "Hallow" means holy, and "mas" refers to a festival, making this a sacred celebration reflecting on life after death. Pagan...
Is This Texas Woman Sitting on Death Row Actually Innocent?
The year was 1996 in a Dallas County, Texas Home -- where two tragic murders took place. The main suspect? Mother Darlie Routier. That night police received a frantic 911 call from Darlie about an intruder and the stabbing of two of her sons. Devin Routier, 6, and Damon Routier, 5, both died of stab wounds. Darlie was found at the scene with her throat slit and stab wounds on her forearm and shoulder.
Celebrate Texas State Parks Day With Free Admission Nov. 3
Celebrate Texas State Parks Day 2024: Free Entry and Outdoor Fun Await!. Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, will be "Texas State Parks Day", a day devoted to celebrating our awesome state parks, and the best part is, that it is free admission to all who visit that day. With over 80 state parks in Texas, this is the perfect chance to take in our state’s all natural beauty. Whether you want to relax or seek adventure, Texas State Parks have something for everyone.
Netflix’s New Thriller About Serial Killer with Texas Roots
Netflix is set to release a whole new catalog of thrillers and horror movies as we approach the Halloween season! And now, one of them is all about a serial killer who called Texas home!. Now streaming on Netflix, "Woman of the Hour" is the directorial debut of Anna Kendrick,...
13 Terrifying Tales Of *That Creepy Texas House* In Your Neighborhood
Here's some (mostly) true tales of creepy houses from our past. We all had "that house" in our neighborhood when we were kids. There were rumors' of dark doings, witchery, and all kinds of things that frighten children. How one house becomes "that house" isn't really known, maybe some houses feature overgrown plants, have a run-down/creepy look, or occupants that no one ever sees,
Rapper Shoots Her Shot at Creed’s Scott Stapp – ‘He’s So Hawt’
Rapper Azealia Banks is shooting her shot on social media, hoping to snag a date with Creed frontman Scott Stapp. While quote-tweeting a performance of Creed's meme-worthy Dallas Cowboys halftime show performance, Banks commented, "Ok can somebody hook me up on a date with Scott Stapp. I'll be back in Florida Nov 2. Call me baby. Lolol. He's so hawt."
East Texas Football Coach Could Be Suspended For Allegedly Stealing Signs
High school football is a cornerstone of Texas culture, where the passion for the game runs deep. But with the intense pressure to win, allegations of cheating have become an unfortunate reality in some programs. One East Texas high school football coach is facing some serious allegations that could lead...
Do You Remember These Forgotten 1984 Rock Radio Hits?
Do you remember these forgotten 1984 rock radio hits? It's okay if you don't, it has been 40 years after all. But once upon a time, the songs on this list received heavy rock radio airplay. But, as tends to happen, some songs get passed down through the generations and become timeless classics while others seem relegated to only that particular moment in time in which they were popular. This list is dedicated to those that fall under the latter category.
The Push Is On To Bring A Major League Baseball Team To This Texas City
The last time Major League Baseball expanded was 1998, when the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Tampa Bay Rays were founded. MLB commissioner Robert Manfred has already stated that he'd like to begin the process of expanding the league to 32 teams by the time his term ends in 2029. With...
Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo Calls Out Audience Member for Disrespecting His Wife
You can add Beartooth's Caleb Shomo to the list of musicians stopping down a show to defend an audience member. But in this case, the audience member turned out to be his wife. Shomo and his band were on tour in the U.K. playing the first of two nights on...
Gene Simmons Calls Out Flea’s Bass Playing – ‘I Can’t Remember Anything He Plays’
Gene Simmons and Flea may be two of the more well known bassists in rock, but the KISS icon is not necessarily a fan of Flea's style of bass playing. During a broader chat with Guitar World about styles of bass playing, Simmons explained why Flea's approach to playing bass was not for him.
Discover The Enchantment Of Living In Texas: A Texan’s Perspective
Hey Texans! If you're reading this, then you have probably been strategizing for a zombie apocalypse. Hey, it's always better to be safe than sorry I always say. Well, have no fear because, with the help of our listeners, we've nailed down the best places to hide in Texas when the undead come knocking!
Abilene Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help to Catch This Bad Guy!
Abilene’s Most Wanted: Help Keep Our Community Safe. The safety of our community is in your hands. Abilene Crime Stoppers is actively seeking the public’s help to bring the most wanted criminal in our city to justice. Arturo Perez, a 49-year-old Mexican-American, is currently wanted for aggravated sexual assault on a child. Standing at 5'5" tall, with black hair and brown eyes, Perez weighs approximately 140 pounds. The reward for information leading to his arrest is $1,000, and you can remain completely anonymous.
Spend a Night in Jail, On Purpose, In Pearland, Texas
No one wants to go to jail in Texas. Jail is not an ideal overnight stay to get away from it all. Jail is not the four walls that will make you feel comfortable. Jail is not the stay that will leave you refreshed and ready to take on the world again. Jail is not the stay that will leave enjoyable memories for years to come. One particular Airbnb in Pearland, Texas, however, will turn all of the above statements around.
Watch: Hair Pulling and Fists Flying at the State Fair of Texas
Multiple fights broke out at the State Fair of Texas last Saturday night (October 19). It seems like you can’t go to any sort of large gathering without a fight breaking out these days. I realize it’s always been that way to an extent, it’s just that smartphones have made it so the whole world gets to witness the chaos.
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