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Starbucks Accepting Reusable Cups

Starbucks Accepting Reusable Cups

Got a reusable cup? If so, had to Starbucks baybee! Starting June 22 customers will once again be able to order using reusable cups with a brand-new contactless model. Under the new model, you bring in your clean cup, keep your lid, place your cup in a ceramic cup and hand it to a barista…MORE

Hot Air Balloons Take To The Sky!!!!

Hot Air Balloons Take To The Sky!!!!

Get Ready for the 2021 CenterPoint Energy Red River Balloon Rally this Friday and Saturday.   It used to be out at LSUS fields but since we have had all this rain, organizers are relocating the event to the Brookshire Grocery Arena(aka the old Centurylink Center). Buy your tickets at any Brookshire Grocery Store or Super One…MORE

The Top Things Pharmacists Recommend for Headaches, Allergies, and More

An annual report called the “Over-the-Counter Guide” lists the top products pharmacists recommend.  Here are this year’s top picks for 10 different ailments, or other things you might encounter . . .     1.  Headaches . . . Tylenol.  Yes, they recommend it over Advil.   2.  For allergies . . . Claritin.  And for kids,…MORE

Mountain Dew Scented Air Fresheners Are Coming!

Mountain Dew Scented Air Fresheners Are Coming!

Mountain Dew’s “Baja Blast” flavor is back in stores for summer . . . normally you can only get it at Taco Bell.  And they also have two new spin-offs:  A tropical punch flavor called Baja Punch . . . and a pineapple-coconut version called Baja Flash.   But there’s actually even bigger and DUMBER Baja…MORE

A Dog is raising money for animal shelters by painting!

A Dog is raising money for animal shelters by painting!

During the pandemic, a woman in Canada taught her dog to paint.  And now some of its paintings will be part of an art exhibit in Hong Kong.  A charity called Tripawds is also auctioning a few off, along with paintings by other dogs.  Yes, they’re all pretty abstract. A dog, named Rogan, is gaining notoriety for selling…MORE

Should We Start Wearing Green Wristbands If We’re Accepting Hugs Again?

Should We Start Wearing Green Wristbands If We’re Accepting Hugs Again?

Some people are ready for things like handshakes and hugs again, and some aren’t.  So how do you tell?  Well, here’s one idea . . . and I really don’t have a problem with this… I’m not going to wear one… but it’s not a bad idea for those who still aren’t comfortable~ A lot…MORE

The Top Things We Do to Quickly Make Ourselves Happier

The Top Things We Do to Quickly Make Ourselves Happier

A new study looked at the top things people do when they’re in a bad mood and want to feel better. Here are the 10 short-term mood boosters people said work best . . . 1. Eating something. But not always something healthy. Sweets are the #1 choice. 2. Taking a hot bath. 3. Distracting…MORE

PREVIEW: Shark Fest With Chris Hemsworth Is Coming!

PREVIEW: Shark Fest With Chris Hemsworth Is Coming!

        Chris will dive with sharks in an hour-long special to start off “SharkFest.”  It’ll air on July 5th and focus on finding out how people and sharks can better live together, after Australia’s worst shark attack season in a century.    MORE

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