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When we have these weekends of winter, these 6 items do not need to be in your car.

Buc-ee's is a Texas favorite pit stop that is spreading its goodness to other parts of the country. Some residents in North Carolina, however, are not happy Buc-ee's is coming to town.

We love these photos taken from a 1982 video for Brookshire's at a Tyler, Texas store--they're both amusing and delightful. And may cause a bit of nostalgia.

How helpful would this info be to real estate agents in these areas? But also, in a state that tends to be known for its friendliness, it's fascinating to hear which neighborhoods rank the highest in that regard. It makes me wonder what it is about those neighborhoods that make them so, too.

Whataburger is great at what they do, serving up some tasty burgers. I don't think they would be very good and protecting our home's pipes during a freeze, though. This TikTok video says otherwise.

Propane grilling is coming to an end in some states. Will Texas?

The employee clarified that yes, the bags were for her purchases that she'd JUST made at the store. When she asked what alternative did she have to take her purchases out of the store, he told her she could either put them in her purse or carry them out.

On occasion I have seen people passing so wildly on the right, then left, and so on, I half expect to see them become a hovercraft and fly away in their apparent frenzy. (To be honest, when drivers seem THAT frantic I wish they would fly away--because they can pose a serious threat to public safety.)

For the most part, you can name your baby whatever you want. However, these names are actually illegal to use in Texas.

The 'Texas Star' is blooming across central Texas, and apparently, it makes a hissing sound as it does so, while releasing a spore-cloud, according to Texas Parks & Wildlife. They pop up during months when we have cooler temps and grow on elm tree stumps and their roots when they are in a decomposition state.

Knowing what happened in a house before you buy it could be make or break for the sell of the home.

Look, not everywhere you go are you going to be spied on but it certainly helps to know how to spot it.