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!

State Fair of Texas 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards – Semi-Finalists

Is it time for this again already? Time does seem to drag when your Fair Food tummy is growling thinking about those delicious deep-fried whatcha-doodles you found at the fair last year. What will be new and delicious at the State Fair of Texas this year? It's time to see who is closing in on the titles.

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.

Texas Eclipse ’24 – Where Are You Planning To Watch?

If you live in Texas or you're planning a trip to Texas to view the upcoming eclipse on April 8, have you decided where you're going to go? Have you thought about a Texas Park location? Did you know there are 31 State Parks in the path of totality? Plus the Texas Parks are gearing up for a pretty great watch party.

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.