The school district made the announcement official in a news release. Here are their reasons: a four-day week will help entice and keep quality teachers . . . and by not running school buses on the days with no classes, the district estimates to save around $700,000 and save a couple hundred thousand dollars by not paying…… MORE
The Crayola Experience Now Open in Plano
The Crayola Experience is a 60,000 square-foot space located at the Shops at Willow Bend in Plano Crayola Experience has 22 hands-on attractions and will be open year-round to host private events, group trips and birthday parties. The Crayola Experience is now open in Plano. It has 22 hands-on attractions and the world's largest collection of Crayola…… MORE
Listen to Kacey Musgraves’ New Disco-Dancing Tune, “High Horse”
Kacey Musgraves is gearing up for the March 30 release of her new album, Golden Hour, by releasing its third tune—the disco-infused “High Horse.” Kacey, who co-penned the song with Trent Dabbs and Thomas Schleiter, says “High Horse” was inspired by her love of the Bee Gees. “First of all, I was on a huge…… MORE
Watch Miranda Lambert Team With the Oak Ridge Boys for Surprise Performance of “Elvira”
Miranda Lambert treated concertgoers at her Newark, N.J., show on March 22 to a surprise performance with the Oak Ridge Boys. As Miranda slow-jammed the Boys’ iconic hit, “Elvira,” she stopped mid-song, saying, “You know what would be even cooler? If the Oak Ridge Boys were here to sing this song with me.” On cue,…… MORE
Ryan Hurd Surprises Maren Morris With Engagement-Inspired Song, “Diamonds or Twine” [Listen]
Ryan Hurd gave his bride-to-be, Maren Morris, and early wedding gift with the release of “Diamonds or Twine” on March 23, one day before they are slated to get married. Ryan, who co-wrote the tune with Laura Veltz and Mark Trussell, played the song for Maren on the night in July 2017 that he asked…… MORE
Watch Cam and Smokey Robinson Sing “I Second That Emotion” From “CMT Crossroads”
Cam teamed with Motown legend Smokey Robinson for an episode of CMT Crossroads that was taped on March 6 at the Grand Ole Opry’s Studio A. As expected, Cam and Smokey joined forces on a number of songs from both of their catalogs, including “Tears of a Clown,” “Cruisin’,” “I Second That Emotion,” “Mayday,” “Burning…… MORE
UPS Now Requires Customers to Show ID
UPS is making a few changes due to the recent Austin bombings, and the changes include showing ID when dropping off packages. UPS is also asking that unknown shippers open their packages before they can be sent off. Here’s the company’s full statement: UPS utilizes a variety of security procedures. In light of the uncertainty…… MORE
Happy Birthday to You Brett Eldredge! Happy 32!
Brett Ryan Eldredge on March 23, 1986 in Paris, Illinois, he stand 6′ 4″ and has been named Country Music ‘Most Eligible Bachelors’ and loves his dog Edgar who is also famous. Sitting on the dock of the bay with Edgar ! What ya up to?! pic.twitter.com/4yX57Zm8pF — Brett Eldredge (@bretteldredge) March 17, 2018…… MORE
Teen Crashes Through Building During Driver’s Test
Buffalo, Minnesota a 17-year old gets behind the wheel ready to take her driving test and makes one error she inadvertently she shifted into drive . . . instead of reverse and crashed through a brick wall and plate glass window. The SUV plowed forward and into the exam building. A license examiner was in the passenger…… MORE
CD’s and Vinyl Are More Popular Than Digital Downloads Once Again
Streaming music is hugely popular but one big drop is digital downloads are down, way down. They have fallen so much that sales of CD’s and Vinyl albums are now selling better. That hasn’t been the case since 2011. Digital downloads fell $1.3 billion last year. Most popular streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music has…… 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…