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RodeoHouston isn’t just a concert series — it’s a rite of passage for country artists, and only a select few have turned it into a second home. Over the decades, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has welcomed legends, hitmakers and fan favorites back to the stage again and again, building careers alongside one of […]

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Second Pregnancy White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that she is expecting her second child, a baby girl, due in May 2026. Leavitt shared the joyful news on Instagram, calling it “the greatest Christmas gift we could ever ask for.” She expressed her excitement about growing […]

Trump Declares Christmas Eve And December 26 As Federal Holidays For 2025 President Donald Trump has issued an executive order declaring Christmas Eve (December 24) and December 26 as federal holidays for 2025. This decision means federal agencies will be closed, and employees will be excused from duty on these days, in addition to the […]

If you’re making last-minute Thanksgiving Day grocery runs in Texas, several major stores will still be open.. but with shortened holiday hours. Here’s a quick look at which retailers you can count on for those forgotten ingredients, and which doors will be shut for the holiday. TRENDING: Get $500 For The Holidays with Our Single […]

Buckle up, because we’re about to take your Thanksgiving bird from “meh” to MONSTER LEGEND STATUS. Deep-frying a turkey isn’t just cooking, it’s a full-blown spectacle, the kind of backyard event that makes neighbors peek over the fence and say, “Oh yeah… he’s doing it right.” THE BIRD: YOUR MAIN EVENTStart with an average 12–14 […]

1. Peak popularity perfectly overlapped the peak of the 8-track format. 8-tracks were hottest from 1968–1978. Kenny Rogers’ monster albums hit right then:The Gambler (1978)Kenny (1979)Daytime Friends (1977)Love Lifted Me (1976)These albums were massive sellers on every format, but 8-tracks were still a dominant retail product. 2. Crossover appeal = more salesHe wasn’t just country—he was everywhere: pop radio, adult contemporary, supermarkets, truck […]

The No. 1 Country Song In America Is By A Non-Human Artist An AI-generated song has reached the top of Billboard’s “Country Digital Song Sales” chart. The track, “Walk My Walk,” by the virtual artist Breaking Rust, has captivated audiences with its polished production and imagery of cowboy life. Breaking Rust, an entirely AI-created persona, […]

Abbott’s announcement positions him to make history as the first Texas governor to seek a fourth consecutive term

Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Amid Restructuring Efforts Wendy’s has announced plans to close between 200 and 350 underperforming locations across the United States as part of a broader restructuring strategy. The closures, which represent a “mid single-digit percentage” of the chain’s approximately 6,000 U.S. restaurants, will begin in late 2025 and continue through […]

HOUSTON — The holidays in Houston are set to shine brighter than ever as Mayor John Whitmire unveiled plans Monday for two of the city’s biggest seasonal celebrations — the 76th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade and Deck the Hall: The Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Concert. The 76th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade, returning to downtown […]

2025’s Atlantic hurricane season isn’t over yet, as Hurricane Melissa has surged to a Category 5 and is barreling toward Jamaica. This hurricane could be potentially devastating to the island nation. RELATED: How You Can Prepare for Hurricane Season Throughout the past two centuries, hurricanes have reshaped coastlines, wiped out cities and left lasting scars […]

McDonald’s is set to return its Monopoly promotion in October. This time around, however, it comes with a digital twist!