He started the company when he was only 25 years old, back in 1948, he anticipated a ‘post-war’ baby boom, and there were would demand baby supplies and toys. The company was called “Childrens’ Supermart’ selling baby furniture and quickly expanded to toys. In 1957 he opened the first Toys ‘R’ Us which grew to 1,600 stores.…… MORE
Jason Aldean Talks New Son, New Album, New Tour & More
Jim Casey talks with Jason Aldean about: his four-month-old son, Memphis taking a break from the road to spend time with his family the goals for his upcoming album, Rearview Town, which drops on April 13 taking a risk by releasing an outside-the-box single like “You Make It Easy” his musical influences, including The Allman…… MORE
Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle & Dwight Yoakam to Join Forces for Upcoming “LSD Tour”
Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and Dwight Yoakam will join forces this summer for the LSD Tour. The 18-date tour will kick off on June 12 in Boston and make stops in New York, San Diego, Nashville, Chicago and more. King Leg will serve as the opener. Tickets go on sale on March 30, with the…… MORE
Who’s Bound for the Country Music Hall of Fame This Year? Chew on These Deserving Nominees
On March 27, the Country Music Association will elect one new member/act to the Country Music Hall of Fame in each of its three categories: Modern Era, Veteran Era and Songwriter/Musician/Non-Performer (this category rotates, and this year a musician will be elected). Let’s take a look at the Modern Era candidates, who are eligible for…… MORE
Toys ‘R’ Us Liquidation Sales Begin Thursday
The Toys “R” Us liquidation sales have arrived. Toys ‘R’ Us sales begin Thursday as the retailer will closes all it’s 735 stores in the U.S. If shoppers want to find the a good selection and prices, they have to act fast. The more popular toys will sell quickly and inventory is slim. How long…… MORE
Fort Worth Considering a ‘Pooper-Scooper’ Fine
Fort Worth Animal Shelter committee has suggested putting a animal ordinance into affect, which includes dog owners to pick up after their pet. If approved, Fort Worth will have a “pooper scooper” law. That will mean if your dog poops anywhere, the owner is responsible to pick up and clean up, if not. the dog…… MORE
Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs This Weekend
Two big events this weekend, Dogs are welcome! EASTER BEGG HUNT in Arlington SATURDAY March 24th 10:30am to 12noon Location: 703 North West Green Oaks Blvd Arlington RULES: Dogs must remain leashed! Dog’s nose MUST touch an egg, then you can pick it up. Here’s Another SATURDAY March 24th Exposition Plaza in Deep Ellum 11:00am to 2:30pm …… MORE
Found a 25-minute Cell Phone Confession to the Bombings
In the “confession” left for police he described the six bombs and gave specific details. The Austin bomber left a 25-minute cellphone recording for police, he spoke about problems in his personal life, and described the six bombs he built and there was a seventh which he used inside his vehicle. Early Wednesday morning SWAT…… MORE
Alamo Drafthouse Opens in Lake Highlands, More Locations Soon
In 2013 Alamo Drafthouse opened it’s first location in Richardson, followed by the Cedars in 2016, now newly opened Lake Highlands. In April another new location opens in Las Colinas (inside the Toyota Music Factory) and then June the Denton location is scheduled to open in Rayzor Ranch, near the intersection of 380 and Interstate 35E. Lake…… MORE
Blake Shelton to Open Third Ole Red Venue in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Blake Shelton and Ryman Hospitality Properties announced plans to open a new Ole Red venue in Gatlinburg, Tenn. With a planned opening in spring 2019, Ole Red Gatlinburg will be a $9 million, multi-level, 16,000-square-foot entertainment venue with a two-story bar and restaurant, retail area, performance space, dance floor and exterior terrace. “Gatlinburg is one…… 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…