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Waco Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Caught On Camera [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:55:45 +0000

A man and his daughter were in their truck videoing firefighters battle the fire that broke out at the fertilizer plant in Waco Texas, when it suddenly exploded. According to Cnn, the blast damaged 50-60 homes, and the death toll is near 15, but is expected to be higher.

Texans Make World's Largest Frito Pie

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:53:37 +0000

Fritos fits the bill of a perfect snack. Now, before you get all snack sassy, just hear us out. They’re crunchy, salty, miniature, AND they’re the ultimate dip-scooper. Could it get any better? No way. That’s why when we heard the folks over at the Texas State Fair wanted to honor the delicious goodness, we couldn’t contain our Frito-loving excitement!

Snoop Dogg Arrested In Same Town As Willie Nelson

David Drew — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:50:32 +0000

Hmmm…What passion could Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson possibly have in common? Snoop Dogg has a medical prescription for cannabis in California, his home state, but that doesn’t fly in Texas. The rapper was arrested over the weekend after a drug-sniffing police dog found less than half an ounce of marijuana in a waste basket, [...]

Ridiculous Request Causes Texas To End Special Last Meals Before Executions

Ken Hayes — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:57:02 +0000

Have you ever thought of what you would eat if you knew it was going to be your last meal? I think I probably would go out with a nice thick porterhouse steak, covered with onions and mushrooms, served with green beens and fried potatoes.

Lawrence Russell Brewer was a little more difficult to please. He was convicted and sentenced to death for the hate crime of dragging a man to death, and when it came to his last meal, you won't believe what he requested.

Presidential Candidate Rick Perry Doesn't Believe In Manmade Global Warming

David Drew — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:34:48 +0000

Rick Perry continues to appeal to the masses. Everyone has the right to their opinion, but the more he says things like this the more he hurts his chances to be a serious candidate in the long run. Whoever wins the Republican bid will still need to appeal to the fringe and moderates within their own party to win the presidency.