Jim Weaver

Hey Gang! Thanks for checking out my profile, although I’m not real sure why you would. I’m a pretty simple kind of guy. I have a bunch of kids because I figured the more I make the better chance I have of one of them being able to take care of me when I’m really old. My wife says she loves me, although I think she just tolerates me. I am a flag-waving proud American and Texan. I like camping, shooting sports and taking long naps. I am a United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) competitive shooter and I love my sport of choice. I like trucks, loud music and playing golf when I can. Yeah, I also like long walks on the beach and piña coladas, but this isn't a dating service! Love ya, mean it!

Studies Show Tornado Alley May Have Shifted Eastward

A new study is out and being reported on CBS News/Yahoo News that the old middle of the US, North Texas into Oklahoma and Kansas we have always referred to as "Tornado Alley" has shifted to the East. How far, and who is in its sites now?

Worlds Largest Buc-ee’s Opens Where It All Began

You know my love for Buc-ee's when traveling, as of today the largest Buc-ee's in the world is once again right where it should be, in the Great State of Texas. And, in the place these jumbo travel centers began, in Luling, (pronounced Loo-ling). The ribbon cutting was today, and the Governor was there for it.

Texas Governor Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For East Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott asked today (Monday, April 29) the U.S. Small Business Administration for help for Texas areas hit hard by big storms and floods that started on April 8. If the SBA agrees, they'll offer low-interest loans to folks in Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Panola, Shelby, and Tyler counties, who got hurt by the bad weather...

Is This The Most Beautiful Small Concert Venue in Texas?

Have you ever heard of Round Top, Texas? Most people have not, but back in February my nephew, Will Lynde, hosted and performed at a venue there I can only describe as magical. It's called the Round Top Festival Institute, and lucky you, I took pictures.

What To Do With Your Gently-Used Solarbration Glasses?

It's April 9, 2024, the Solarbration is over, now what Texas and Arkansas? With all the rain and no eclipse to look forward to, what in the world are we supposed to do with these glasses? This might be a little different, but we have a suggestion.

2024 State Fair of Texas Contest Guides Available Now

Hey Texans! I know, it seems like a long way off before the 2024 State Fair of Texas starts in September, but if you plan on competing for one of those Blue Ribbons, now is the time to commit and start planning your art project or baking item. And to do that, you need to know what the rules and guidelines are, right?

‘Pray For The Panhandle’ – Texas Wildfire Consumes 1M+ Acres

The Texas panhandle is on fire; unfortunately, there appears to be little or no relief this weekend.

Texas Governor Abbott Skydives with 106-Year-Old Veteran

Monday was a big day for Texas Governor Greg Abbott who went skydiving for the first time in his life and did it with a 106-year-old World War II veteran by the name of Al Blaschke. They both did a tandem jump with the professionals at Skydive Spaceland San Marcos to honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans.

Invasive New Tick Species Is Creeping Across Arkansas

Great, another new bug to talk about. Even though it carries a name that might appeal to some Texans, it has nothing to do with the University of Texas or the Great State of Texas... yet. The Asian Longhorned Tick, however, is in the Great State of Arkansas along with 18 other states, and it's spreading fast.

Texas Renaissance Festival Rolls On Through November – What a Ride!

It's been a long time for me, but last weekend I attended an event near Houston that I haven't been to in 35 years, the Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission, Texas. It was amazing.

Texas Deer Population On The Comeback From Summer Drought

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is sending out good reports this week from their biologists, you can expect deer hunters all over the state to have plenty of opportunities to fill their freezers thanks to greatly improved habitat conditions.

Do Not Look Directly At The Sun! DIY Eclipse Viewer Ideas

Saturday's Annular Eclipse looks to be a good one here in the Ark-La-Tex, we in this part of Texas and Southwest Arkansas won't get the full eclipse view that they will have in West Texas but we will get a partial, and with near-perfect weather featuring sunny skies and mild temperatures. But how are we going to view the eclipse if we can't find any of those eclipse-viewing glasses? We have some a