Texas leads the country in the for the most ‘flu-activity’ Followed by Arkansas. Texas lead the nation in a ranking of flu activity released this week by Walgreens, compiled by prescription data to treat influenza. Flu cases are on the rise across Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Within the State of…… MORE
AAA Texas Offers New Years Eve ‘Tipsy Tow’ to prevent DWI
Do you have a designated driver, or alternate plan, cab, Uber, Lyft . . . or take AAA on their free service Tipsy Tow. This service is to prevent drunk drivers on the road. FULL STORY: HERE The service is available from 6 p.m. on Sunday (New Year’s Eve) through 6 a.m. Monday. Drivers, bartenders…… MORE
Who’s Baby is This?
His very proud parents have filled their instagram accounts with pics of this bundle of joy. Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany Kerr welcomed their first child on Friday Dec 1st. Memphis Aldean Williams was born in Nashville weighing 9 lbs., 5 oz. This is the couple’s first baby together. Jason has two daughters from previous…… MORE
Apple Apologizes for Slow Down iPhones, Reducing Price of New Batteries
Apple released a statement on Thursday apologizing to users for intentionally slowing down older iPhones, so they offered a remedy they will lower the cost replacement betteries —- from $79 to $29. READ MORE: HERE Three iPhone users from North Texas have joined the lawsuit, saying Apple should have admitted sooner about software updates slowed down older smartphones. Residents…… MORE
“Gaming Disorder” Will Be Added to WHO as Mental Disorder
According to the marketing group NPD, video game console spending in the U.S. is up 27 percent from last year, up to $1.9 billion. The World Health Organization plans to include Gaming Disorder in its latest publication of The International Classification of Diseases. Adding “gaming disorder” to the list means it will be recognized by doctors and…… MORE
2017 Podcasts: Best of CMT Next Women of Country Alum with Lindsay Ell, Carly Pearce, Kelleigh Bannen, Maggie Rose & Danielle Bradbery
NCD hosted more than 80 podcasts in 2017, including featuring a number of alum from CMT’s Next Women of Country franchise—a campaign to bring awareness to inspiring female vocalists in country music. In addition to sharing their unique perspectives, many of the singer/songwriters talked about releasing new music, spreading their brand of country music, overcoming…… MORE
Catching the Flu? Texas Leads the Nation for Flu Activity
The list comes from Walgreens, they have putting putting together lists for years now. The drugstore chain compiles from their 8,000 locations. They use weekly retail prescription data for medications used to treat influenza across Walgreens locations nationwide. READ MORE: HERE Top 10 states with flu activity Texas Arkansas Tennessee West Virginia Wyoming Texas…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line, Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Kane Brown & More to Ring in the New Year With Televised Performances
A handful of country stars will help ring in the New Year with televised performances on Dec. 31. Florida Georgia Line, Sugarland and Kane Brown will perform as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2018. Mariah Carey, Camila Cabello, Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, Halsey, Imagine Dragons and Britney Spears will…… MORE
2017 Podcasts: Best of Texas with Granger Smith, Aaron Watson, Pat Green, Josh Abbott & Wade Bowen
NCD hosted more than 80 podcasts in 2017, including featuring a handful of guests who are the proud sons of Texas: Aaron Watson, Pat Green, Josh Abbott, Granger Smith and Wade Bowen. In addition to sharing their unique Lone Star State perspectives, the singer/songwriters talked about making their new albums, spreading their distinctive brand of…… MORE
Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood and Wife Kelli Welcome Baby Daughter, Lillie Renee
Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood and wife Kelli are the proud parents of a baby girl, Lillie Renee, who was born on Dec. 22. Lillie Renee, who weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz., joins older brother, Cash, 3. Dave made the announcement via Instagram, saying, in part, that everyone was “happy and healthy.” We’d like to welcome…… 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…