Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Club of Wichita Falls! First Bank has donated to help out the club’s members. The bank presented the Boys and Girls Club of Wichita Falls with a check for $30,000 on Tuesday. Read the complete story here.… More
Local News
Wichita Falls Businesses Booming Along Southwest Parkway
In the just the past six months, Starbucks, Chick- Fil-A and HTeaO have opened on southwest parkway, and business owners and the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce think it’s the start of something special. “Whether it’s chain, local, large or small, does not matter if you’re doing construction here. If you’re hiring people, you’re paying…… More
Texas Power Grid CEO Terminated
It’s lights out for ERCOT’s CEO Bill Magness. He was fired Wednesday for his mismanagement of Texas’ power grid during last month’s sub-zero freezing temperatures which left over 4 million Texas residents without power and therefore, unable to heat their homes. Magness has defended his decision to begin rolling blackouts to ease the strain on…… More
Wichita Falls’ Annual Free Compost Giveaway Saturday
Citizens of Wichita Falls who participate in the Choose to Reuse program at the Wichita Falls Organics Facility will be able to pick up a free load of compost this Saturday. Get more information here.… More
University Kiwanis Club Continues Pancake Festival
The same pancake mix and sausage cooked at the University Kiwanis Club pancake festival is being served differently this year. The club’s annual pancake festival was cancelled in January because of the pandemic. “We didn’t know what we were going to do when we cancelled the event quite frankly. We just knew we had to…… More
PPP Federal Aid Program Opens For Small Businesses
Nearly one year into the coronavirus pandemic, help from the federal government for small businesses who are struggling continues to be in high demand. Luckily, starting Wednesday for two weeks, the Paycheck Protection Program will open applications for places that have 20 employees or less. More details about this new, temporary eligibility requirement and how…… More
Avoiding Winter Storm-Related Water Suspensions
The City of Wichita Falls Water Department is helping residents make sure they can keep their water services on. “We actually haven’t cut anybody off for nonpayment since right when this first started, which I think was around Feb. 11, so we’ve actually gone about two and half weeks,” said Azura Kerr, Systems Data Administrator…… More
Federal Aid Available After Last Week’s Extreme Winter Storm
The SBA and FEMA have earmarked funds for those Texas counties under a Federal Disaster Declaration. In Texoma, those counties are Wichita and Montague. Click here to learn more about applying for federal disaster assistance.… More
Music News
Outlaws & Legends!
Willie! Carly Pearce, Kevin Fowler and an awesome Texas Country Line up March 31-April 1 in Abilene at Back Porch of Texas! Win tickets this week with James Cook on the Way Too Early Show on 94.9 Ther OUTLAW!!!… More
Robert Earl Keen Announces Last Tour
Robert Earl keen has made a MAJOR announcement…… More
What The World Needs Now.. Is An Update On Willie!
Willie Nelson will be helping his son Lukas revamp his “Good News Garden Project” to assist with the new album, ‘Turn Off The News (Build A Garden)’. The Nelsons hope this will encourage their fans to share good news, local stories and pics of their garden. They will be choosing their favorites to read in video updates…… More
Texas Country Artists Have Special Message For Fans
It’s a weird time in all our lives right now. Some of our favorite Red Dirt artists put together a video to let us know how they’re holding up during these unprecedented times. … More
South By Southwest Music Festival 2020 Canceled Amid Coronavirus Fears
The Austin mayor is so terrified of Coronavirus he has canceled SXSW. The decision comes on the heels of sponsors backing out of the festival, several music festivals in other countries being canceled and major artists canceling tours and appearances. The annual music festival is in it’s 34th year and was scheduled for March 13-22.…… More
Randy Rogers And Wade Bowen: ‘Hold My Beer, Volume 2’
A few years ago, Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen won fans over with ‘Hold My Beer, Volume 1’. Now, ‘Hold My Beer, Volume 2’ is set for release later this year. Check out the first single here.… More
Willie Nelson To Release 70th Studio Album, ‘First Rose Of Spring’
Country music legend Willie Nelson is set to release his 70th studio album in late April. On this album, Nelson left the songwriting to others including Randy Houser, Billy Joe Shaver, Toby Keith and Chris Stapleton, just to name a few. Read more about the album and pre-order your copy here.… More
Luke Combs, Tyler Childers To Be Featured On Austin City Limits
March 24. That’s the date Tyler Childers will tape his first Austin City Limits appearance while Luke Combs is booked on April 27. Although it’s not as big a deal as being a member of The Grand Ole Opry(Combs has that accomplishment on his resume’), being featured on ACL is certainly a distinct honor. Read…… More
Country News
Post Malone And Riley Green Serve Fans Drinks During Surprise Bartending Gig In Nashville
At Loser’s Bar & Grill in downtown Nashville over the weekend, Post Malone and Riley Green got behind the bar and started serving up drinks to the thirsty and star-struck patrons who were lucky enough to be in the pub that night. The two country superstars surprised everyone by tying on aprons and becoming makeshift…… More
Lainey Wilson Recalls Her Remarkable First Live Performance Of Current Single, “4x4xU”
At a special songwriters-in-the-round at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Cafe on June 17, Lainey Wilson performed her new song, “4x4xU” in front of a live audience for the first time. The track was so new that she needed her friend – and fellow performer that evening – Post Malone to hold her cellphone so she could…… More
Hardy And Wife Caleigh Are Expecting Their First Child
Hardy shared the exciting news that he and his wife, Caleigh, are expecting their first child, due in February 2025. The country star revealed the news earlier this week during a No.1 party for Kenny Chesney’s “Take Her Home,” which he co-wrote. Hardy said the song matched where co-writer Hunter Phelps was at in his…… More
Zach Bryan Reveals He Still Has “Really Bad Imposter Syndrome” As A Musician
During a recent conversation with Bruce Springsteen for Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians series, Zach Bryan disclosed that he still has a hard time thinking of himself as a real musician. Springsteen asked him when he first started considering himself a “serious songwriter,” and Bryan admitted that he still doesn’t. “To this day I have…… More
Henry Winkler Gets Video Response From Jelly Roll After Receiving His Fan Letter
During a recent appearance on Kelly Ripa’s podcast, Let’s Talk Off Camera, actor Henry Winkler shared a story about receiving a personal video from Jelly Roll following a fan letter he sent to the country superstar. “It was the most amazing thing that came from you and that he answered,” the 78-year-old Hollywood legend gushed…… More
Martin Scorsese Set To Direct Concert Film Of Robbie Robertson Tribute Show
On Tuesday morning (October 15), it was announced that Martin Scorsese will direct the filming of the upcoming Robbie Robertson tribute concert in L.A. on Thursday night for a planned future release. Scorsese’s filming of Life Is A Carnival: A Musical Celebration Of Robbie Robertson, will bring his career full circle, as the first movie…… More
Dylan Marlowe Announces 2025 ‘Mid-Twenties Crisis Tour’
In an Instagram post on Monday (October 14), Dylan Marlowe revealed the details of his Mid-Twenties Crisis 2025 US Tour. This will be the rising country star’s first ever headlining tour in support of his just-released debut album, Mid-Twenties Crisis. The 12-date jaunt gets started on January 23rd at New York City’s celebrated Gramercy Theatre,…… More
Blake Shelton Makes Generous Donation To His Alma Mater
Blake Shelton shared a touching Instagram video on Monday (October 14) that documents his return to his alma mater, Ada High School in Ada, Oklahoma. Shelton returned to his old hometown high school to present the music department with thousands of dollars of new musical instruments and equipment, including one of his own personal guitars.…… More
