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
Lainey Wilson Is Named As Halftime Headliner During Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Game
On Sunday (October 13), Lainey Wilson shared the exciting news that she will be performing live during halftime at this year’s Dallas Cowboys annual Thanksgiving Day football game. The country star also revealed that she will be joined by an as-yet-unnamed special guest during her performance, which is part of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle…… More
Megan Moroney Reveals That Kacey Musgraves Is “The Reason I Wanted To Write Songs”
In a new interview feature in the NME while Megan Moroney was on a U.K. tour, the country star opened up about her early music career and how Kacey Musgraves inspired her. Moroney reveals that her 2023 breakout single, “Tennessee Orange,” was recorded, mixed, and mastered in just 48 hours, with the singer even doing…… More
Firerose Would Advise Her Younger Self To “Run In The Opposite Direction” From Billy Ray Cyrus Following Divorce
In a new interview with Stellar magazine, Firerose opened up about her failed 7-month marriage with Billy Ray Cyrus. Firerose reflected that “I probably should have had way better boundaries” when the then-married 48-year-old country star first approached her while in the studio lot where Hannah Montana was filmed. She was only 22-years-old at the…… More
HARDY Reveals Details Of Forthcoming ‘Live From Red Rocks’ Album
HARDY is bringing his successful Quit!! Tour to a close with a two-night stand at Colorado’s historic Red Rocks Amphitheater on October 20 and 21. The country superstar announced on Instagram on Monday (October 14) that he will be recording both of those shows for a planned Live From Red Rocks album that will be…… More
The Grand Ole Opry Will Celebrate A Century of Country Music In 2025 With “Opry 100”
Country music wouldn’t be where it is today – or sound like it does – without the Grand Ole Opry. In 2025, the Opry is celebrating its prestigious 100th anniversary with a year-long series of special events dubbed “Opry 100” that will honor the distinguished history of country music. “Opry 100” gets underway on January…… More
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Is No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100 For 14th Week
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” sits at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the 14th week. The crossover hit became Shaboozey’s first career No. 1 in July, and the track now has the second longest rookie reign at the top of the charts in history, behind only the 19-week run by Lil Nas…… More
Kelsea Ballerini Reveals How Boyfriend Chase Stokes Supported Her While Writing New Album
Kelsea Ballerini sang the praises of her supportive new boyfriend, Chase Stokes, while making an appearance at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards on Tuesday (October 8) at the Paradise Club in New York City. The country singer shared how the Outer Banks star inspired her creatively while she was recording her forthcoming album,…… More
Jelly Roll Releases Deluxe Edition Of ‘Beautifully Broken,’ But Doesn’t Want To Win CMA Entertainer Of The Year
Jelly Roll released his hotly-anticipated new album, Beautifully Broken, on Friday (October 11), but he didn’t keep fans waiting long to hear more new songs. Jelly announced on Instagram that day that he was releasing a deluxe edition titled, Beautifully Broken (Pickin’ Up The Pieces). The expanded album, which includes new cover art as well…… More
