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CBS News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Beyoncé fans shop for western-themed apparel ahead of Cowboy Carter concert this weekend
There will be a sea of cowboy hats and boots this weekend for the continuation of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour at Soldier Field. Western wear is in high demand across Chicago for those attending the concert. One popular shop in West Town was brimming with Beyoncé fans looking for hats, boots, and bolo ties. "If you see the big horse, you can't miss it. That's us. If you go past the horse, then you've gone too far," Mani Alcala said. Country fans always find Alcala's Western Wear at 1733 W. Chicago Ave. "Anything to do with country, we got it. Hats, boots, belts, chaps." RELATED: Bronzeville Soul restaurant, which Jay-Z visited during Beyoncé's last tour, hopes for return Lately, Alcala has found the horses outside his family's store are a beacon. "Beyonce. Cowboy Carter," he said, laughing. But for Beyhive. "This has been a journey for Beyonce. We gotta make the outfit right," Jordan Armstrong said. Jordan, her sister Alex, and their friend Allison Whipple are last-minute shoppers before Beyoncé's concert on Sunday. They have concert tickets but need bolo ties. "This was the goal. Bolo tie," Jordan said. They're not alone. Liana Wallace bought her cowboy boots at the store last year, but this year she's back for a cowboy hat. "Want to look the part," she said. "I've never seen more Black women in this store! It's like clearly Beyonce's coming." With so much demand, Alcala's called in employees to work on their day off. "It's been insane." Alcala said. "Beyonce has brought a crowd with her. We've been blessed that she has brought it here to Chicago, and we've been lucky enough to have seen a huge wave of people coming in and out." Even people who need extra help getting concert-ready. "I think a lot of people are creating their own outfits based off of her tour and I think you're just seeing a lot of the creativity of her fanbase and it's just fun to see," Jordan said. Dressed up like the wild west for a weekend concert. Beyoncé's concert started with a delay on Thursday due to severe weather. This weekend, things will be clear weather-wise as she takes the stage Saturday and Sunday at Soldier Field.
The Independent
03-03-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Texas teachers suspended after school children give each other tattoos with the same shared needle
Teachers have been suspended after children at a school in Texas gave themselves tattoos, sharing the same needle. Pupils at Travis Intermediate School were forced to take blood tests over fears they could have been infected. Sharing needles can leave to the spread of diseases like Hepatitis B and C, and HIV. One outraged parent said her 11 year-old son had 'I heart my lord' tattooed on his arm and 'JC' on his hand. 'It broke the skin and scabbed over', said Jordan Armstrong's mother Ashley to Fox 4 News. 'The needle was shared several times. From one class to another class to another class. How is it that these kids are getting tattoos in class and not one teacher noticed it?" Parents claim the tattooing took place in front of teachers. While the number of children who received the ink is not clear, a number of teachers have been suspended while the Greenville Independent School District investigates. Ms Armstrong revealed that while her son was undergoing the dangerous stunt, no teachers were aware it was even happening. Her son has received a negative test since the incident but is scheduled for a follow up this week, reported Fox. 'This could affect him, seriously affect him', she stated. 'Greenville ISD is aware of an incident at Travis Intermediate School where students gave each other tattoos using temporary ink and the same needle,' the school district said in a statement. 'Due to the health and safety risks involved, the District immediately launched an investigation. At this time, teachers assigned to the classrooms where the incident allegedly occurred have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. 'Their role in this matter will be reviewed to determine if further disciplinary action is warranted. The District administration strongly condemns the alleged activities and will not tolerate such Administration will work with law enforcement to identify all students involved in the alleged incident. 'The District shall abide by state law, District policy, and the District's Student Code of Conduct and discipline protocols during this process. 'A comprehensive review of the affected campus will be conducted to ensure that the incident in question remains an isolated occurrence and does not happen again. Student safety is our top priority.'
