Longtime fan-favorite Mark Wills will be the newest addition to the Grand Ole Opry. Mark was invited by Vince Gill to join the venerable organization during his performance on Dec. 21. Vince surprised Mark with the invitation, saying, “We at the Opry would like to ask you to become the next member of the Grand…… MORE
Michael Ray and Carly Pearce Announce Engagement
After publicly confirming their romance in July, Michael Ray and Carly Pearce have announced their engagement. Michael got down on one knee and asked Carly to marry him during their vacation in Tulum, Mexico, on Dec. 19. Michael and Carly have both shared messages on social media regarding the happy occasion, which you can read…… MORE
You Can Be Fined For Leaving Pets Unattended in Cars in Round Rock
New city ordinance passed Thursday bans people from leaving animals in unattended vehicles for ANY amount of time. Fine could cost up to $192.00. Also, People also can’t leave animals in the back of a truck– unless the animal is in a cage. that’s not all … micro-chipping is required, and it’s now illegal to use…… MORE
Taco Cabana Has Closed 9 Restaurants in TX; 5 in DFW
Taco Cabana’s parent company Fiesta Restaurant Group closed all the Pollo Tropicals in DFW in 2017, now Taco Cabana has closed nine locations in Texas and five in DFW. The company says: this is part of their “strategic renewal plan” for Taco Cabana. HERE are the locations that have been shut down. 568 Interstate 30,…… MORE
Travel App Users Say Dallas Love Field is Best Airport in the U.S.
Dallas Love Field was ranked at the top of the list of the best airport in the Nation as voted by users from Travel app ‘Tripit’ The Top 5 Departure Airports are: Love Field, Houston Hobby, Oakland, Chicago Midway and Burbank/Bob Hope Airport. The Top 5 Arrival Airports are: Love Field, Chicago Midway, Burbank/Bob Hope Airport,…… MORE
Texans Can’t Buy Liquor Christmas or New Year’s Day
You might want to stock up because according to The Texas Liquor Control Act which passed in 1935, (yes, that’s right two years after Prohibition ended) which regulates the sale of liquor and alcohol. The state law bans the sale of liquor on Christmas and New Year’s, along with Thanksgiving. MORE info: HERE Stock up…… MORE
Watch Cam “Play It Forward” by Covering Lori McKenna’s “Halfway Home”
Cam stopped by the Nash campus this week to chat with Elaina Smith for the Season 1 finale of the Women Want to Hear Women podcast (you can listen to the entire episode here). One of the podcast’s segments—“Play It Forward”—beckons the featured artist to perform a song from another female’s catalog. For her Play…… MORE
John Rich Helps Raise More Than $187,000 in Scholarships for Gold Star Families
Big & Rich’s John Rich hosted a holiday gathering at his home that raised more than $187,000 for Folds of Honor, an organization that provides educational scholarships to families of military men and women who have fallen or have been disabled while on active duty in the U.S. armed forces. John’s “Holidays and Heroes” event…… MORE
Hershey Kisses Fans are Furious about Missing Tips
If you’re really that upset that your Hershey Kisses aren’t pointy, maybe candy isn’t your biggest problem. And, no we are not joking. Fans of Hershey’s Kisses have been frustrated about the candy known for fine point on top now are missing the tips. Top of the list of frustrated is baker saying this affect…… MORE
Ronnie Milsap to Celebrate 76th Birthday With New Tour & Duets Album
Country Music Hall of Fame member Ronnie Milsap will commemorate his 76th birthday in 2019 with a new tour. Kicking off on his birthday on Jan. 16 in Nashville, the new tour—dubbed the 76 for 76 Tour—will make additional stops in St. Louis, Austin, Cincinnati and more. Tickets for the first wave of the 76…… MORE
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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…