10 Things Texans Always Explain But Non-Texans Never Understand
Howdy to my fellow Texans out there. If you're reading this and you're not from Texas, I extend to you a hearty welcome! Now, let's learn a few fun and important things today. Some you'll love especially if you've lived in The Lone Star State for a while. A few other things that may leave you scratching your head....
Storms expected Sunday evening, severe weather threat Tuesday morning
Welcome to March and the start of meteorological spring. It hit 80 degrees this afternoon. The run of well-above-normal temperatures continues into the new month. There's a lot of weather to discuss over the next three days. Sunday will be breezy but warm. Storms are expected to arrive from the west by the end of the...
Texas School Safety in Question After Student Slaps Teacher
One of the first things I learned from my parents was to show respect, which is a common practice in Texas. Although not everyone learns that lesson and that was on display recently as there was a Texas teacher that was slapped by a student just outside of their classroom.
You’ll Find the Best Burger in Texas in Dallas
Writers for The Daily Meal assembled the list of the best burgers in each state and, of course, I had to share their pick for Texas with you. Having lived in this area most of my life, I have to admit to being partial to the burger joints in Wichita Falls and Vernon. And I’m not lying when I tell you it’s hard for me...
The Shocking Reason Texans Should Sprinkle Coffee Grounds Near Their Bird Feeders
Why would Texans want to begin doing something that sounds as silly as sprinkling coffee grounds around their bird feeders?. I mean, don't we have enough to worry about already?. I recently installed a bird feeder outside my Tyler area home. So, when I ran across a story shared by...
Texas Children Now Pleading For Drug Sales To Be Outlawed
Texas is a great big place with many sub regions, and because the Lone Star State is so diverse, it can be very challenging to find laws that cover every need and protect each person equally. According to this KVUE article, Texas passed a farming bill in 2019 that allowed...
Texas Drinks Dr Pepper In A Weird Way – Here’s How
Texans have one, super weird way of drinking Dr Pepper and it is so good that it is spreading very quickly from Texas to the rest of the United States of America. Dr Pepper is one of the true lone star legends. Invented in Texas, (and still available in the original bottling plant and online made with pure cane...
$500K in Cartel Cash Seized in Two Texas Counties’ Traffic Stops
Border Patrol agents in Texas teamed up with sheriff’s deputies in two counties, leading to the seizure of more than a half-million dollars in cash. The occupants of the vehicle face state charges related to cash smuggling. U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks posted “another major hit to criminal...
1 killed, 1 injured in overnight crash in Irving, police say
IRVING, Texas — One person was killed and another was taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash overnight on State Highway 114 near Tom Braniff Road in Irving, police told WFAA. TxDOT cameras showed police had blocked off the roads for hours Saturday morning. Irving police said the...
Concerns grow at Grand Prairie middle school after alleged assault
Tensions are high at Jackson Middle School in Grand Prairie after an alleged sexual assault involving students on campus led to growing concerns about safety, sparking a student protest and rumors of security threats. On Thursday, dozens of students walked out of class during their fifth period to stand in solidarity...
