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Geoff Tate tells UCR how the band created a modern classic and broke important ground for progressive rock and metal in 1988, with the help of late producer Peter Collins.

As the winds pick up in Texas, the risk of unexpected projectiles lurking around the corner might just take you by surprise.

Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones are among the acts vying for your votes.

The late drummer's presence could be felt while the band recorded 'Your Favorite Toy.'

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Did the ’80s have a signature scent? These 18 iconic smells bring it all rushing back.

Who knew that a household staple could double as garden armor? It's the unexpected twist every gardener needs.

As winter fades, the trees start doing their thing. But in Texas, that means allergy season is just getting warmed up.

A list of the best "hole in the wall" restaurants in Texas just came out and El Paso got zero love on it. WTH?

A total of 45 area kids have been drawn to compete in the mutton busting competition at the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo, March 26-28.

Lubbock faces a week of 90-degree temps and critical fire danger. Learn to distinguish between heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke to stay safe.

If you're from El Paso, went to UTEP and/or are a college basketball fan; you've heard the story of that epic 1966 championship game. Did you know you can actually still it?

Guitarist Michael Hampton has been playing with the funk icon for more than 50 years now. He tells UCR about his career, mastering the legendary "Maggot Brain" and the new music he's been working on.

Picture this: a giant alligator named Oscar causing chaos in a professor's office. Sounds like a scene from a movie, right?

Those rotisserie chickens that are hot and ready make for a great quick dinner if you don't feel like cooking. Unfortunately they caused quite the headache for one of our local Walmarts this week.

Hudson Westbrook headlines Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival on May 9th — and this might be your last chance to see him at a festival this size

Two California men face at least 10 years in prison after a traffic stop in Oldham County revealed 100 pounds of meth. Nervous behavior and conflicting stories led police to the $400,000 stash hidden in their rental car.

Judging from the "for starters!!!" note, more dates will be added to Nugent's summer concert plans.

Chuck Norris, known for his iconic roles and unmatched toughness, has passed away peacefully at 86, leaving behind a legacy that shaped martial arts cinema.

Chuck Norris' family shares that the actor died surrounded by family.

Spring has sprung in Central Texas, and there’s no shortage of festivities! Let’s talk about the vibrant blooms and the celebrations that come with them.

Cancer affects thousands of Texans each year, with lifestyle, environment, and genetics playing major roles in risk and prevention

Foo Fighters leader recalls vivid experience and describes a different recurring dream that therapy helped stop.

Texas drivers are seeing gas prices spike again, with weekly increases pushing averages higher and $4 per gallon now within reach.

Unlike so many others in rock, he never struggled to maintain a career away from his main band.

Passing on the right happens all the time in Texas, but is it actually legal? The answer isn’t as simple as you might think.