The Turnpike Troubadours and Sierra Hull cover Robert Earl Keen’s “Feelin’ Good Again.”
Music Monday: Etta James, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint
Etta James, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint perform in Chicago in 1982.
Music Monday: The Hazies
The Hazies’ single, “Skin and Bones,” from their album “Vinnie Smokin’ In the Big Room.”
Music Monday: Reckless Kelly
Austin-based band Reckless Kelly performs “Vancouver” from their 2006 live album, “Reckless Kelly Was Here.”
Music Monday: Dalton Domino
Saw Dalton Domino for the first time recently when he opened for the always great Will Hoge.
DFW Airport Traffic Construction Could Cause Chaos
WFAA’s Janel Forte discusses delays that could result from construction at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Music Monday: Tom Waits
Tom Waits’ video for “Hold On,” off his 1999 album “Mule Variations.”
Directed by the great Matt Mahurin.
Elizabeth Tower, London, England.
The Elizabeth Tower, also known as the Clock Tower, at the Palace of Westminster in London, England.
Bonus fact in case you’re ever on “Jeopardy”: “Big Ben” is actually the name of the largest of the five bells in Elizabeth Tower.
How Far Can Halfday’s New Carry-On Roller Bag Be Pushed?
Update: How is the Halfday Carry-On Garment Roller faring after a year in use and what problem has it caused? Scroll to the bottom to find out.
Halfday made an impression with travelers and the media when they introduced a two-in-one garment duffel in 2020 as a more affordable option to premium carry-on garment bags. Despite the popularity, customers soon began requesting the addition of wheels for navigating long treks through airports and the company responded by introducing the Carry-On Garment Roller in May 2025.
While the new bag has room for several days’ worth of clothing, could it meet the demand of holding 10-days’ worth of clothing on a trip to England?
After buying the new bag as soon as it hit the market and putting it through domestic and international travel consisting of over 16,000 miles on six flights, two train rides and a driving trip, the answer is…sort of.
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