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"Joe was a triple threat guy whose passion could be discerned in his delivery every time he ignited the mic," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons tells UCR.

It's not out of the question for East Texans to head to the county line to pick up their favorite bottle of liquor for the weekend.

This was one of the few times in the early '80s when Pete Townshend shared a truly great track with the band.

They called it the swinging city for a reason.

East Texans shared mixed opinions about mushroom coffee online, praising benefits like energy and digestion but critiquing its earthy flavor and price.

In nearly every case, these artists were forced to make major changes to get their careers moving forward again.

The singer says there are "hundreds of hours" of music from his era in the Van Halen vaults.

The group's former drummer, Paul T. Riddle, talks about the song and tells UCR how he's honoring the legacy of late guitarist Toy Caldwell with his new band, Toy Factory Project.

Before they could release their first hit single, the new-look band had to convince their labels and managers they weren't crazy.

As an East Texas native, I love this area of Texas. That's why can laugh and say every bit of this is the truth from comedian Josh Pray.

The '80s weren’t just about the music — they were a full-blown “things” decade.

Burn bans now cover 22 East Texas counties as dry, windy conditions persist. Burn restrictions are in place as wildfire risk remains elevated.