The news reports are into high gear, a CNBC source said it’s not true while another source says the companies have talked about partnership. Shares in Target and Kroger surged about this news. Amazon merged with Whole Foods last year, and the market is more competitive than ever. Recently Kohls’ announced some stores will have…… MORE
Mega Millions Has Jumped to $458 Million
The next Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday will be worth $458 million ($274 million cash). FRIDAY’s Winning numbers drawn were: 4-8-23-53-59, Mega Ball 17, Megaplier 3x. No ticket matched all the numbers . . . . but there were 5 tickets worth ONE MILLION, those tickets were sold in CALIFORNIA and TEXAS. (Check those numbers!) In…… MORE
Billionaire CEO Wants to Save Toys ‘R’ Us
As Toys ‘R’ Us goes into liquidation, Isaac Larian, CEO of toymaker MGA Entertainment, is giving up $100 Million of his own money and $100 million from other investors,. His goals is to save 400 of 735 stores and save thousands of jobs. He hopes to raise $1 billion by May 28. He’s started a GoFundMepage. FULL STORY: HERE Isaac Larian, the CEO…… MORE
No More Mondays In this Denver School District
The school district made the announcement official in a news release. Here are their reasons: a four-day week will help entice and keep quality teachers . . . and by not running school buses on the days with no classes, the district estimates to save around $700,000 and save a couple hundred thousand dollars by not paying…… MORE
The Crayola Experience Now Open in Plano
The Crayola Experience is a 60,000 square-foot space located at the Shops at Willow Bend in Plano Crayola Experience has 22 hands-on attractions and will be open year-round to host private events, group trips and birthday parties. The Crayola Experience is now open in Plano. It has 22 hands-on attractions and the world's largest collection of Crayola…… MORE
Listen to Kacey Musgraves’ New Disco-Dancing Tune, “High Horse”
Kacey Musgraves is gearing up for the March 30 release of her new album, Golden Hour, by releasing its third tune—the disco-infused “High Horse.” Kacey, who co-penned the song with Trent Dabbs and Thomas Schleiter, says “High Horse” was inspired by her love of the Bee Gees. “First of all, I was on a huge…… MORE
Watch Miranda Lambert Team With the Oak Ridge Boys for Surprise Performance of “Elvira”
Miranda Lambert treated concertgoers at her Newark, N.J., show on March 22 to a surprise performance with the Oak Ridge Boys. As Miranda slow-jammed the Boys’ iconic hit, “Elvira,” she stopped mid-song, saying, “You know what would be even cooler? If the Oak Ridge Boys were here to sing this song with me.” On cue,…… MORE
Ryan Hurd Surprises Maren Morris With Engagement-Inspired Song, “Diamonds or Twine” [Listen]
Ryan Hurd gave his bride-to-be, Maren Morris, and early wedding gift with the release of “Diamonds or Twine” on March 23, one day before they are slated to get married. Ryan, who co-wrote the tune with Laura Veltz and Mark Trussell, played the song for Maren on the night in July 2017 that he asked…… MORE
Watch Cam and Smokey Robinson Sing “I Second That Emotion” From “CMT Crossroads”
Cam teamed with Motown legend Smokey Robinson for an episode of CMT Crossroads that was taped on March 6 at the Grand Ole Opry’s Studio A. As expected, Cam and Smokey joined forces on a number of songs from both of their catalogs, including “Tears of a Clown,” “Cruisin’,” “I Second That Emotion,” “Mayday,” “Burning…… MORE
UPS Now Requires Customers to Show ID
UPS is making a few changes due to the recent Austin bombings, and the changes include showing ID when dropping off packages. UPS is also asking that unknown shippers open their packages before they can be sent off. Here’s the company’s full statement: UPS utilizes a variety of security procedures. In light of the uncertainty…… 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…