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
Eric Church And Luke Combs To Be Presented With CRS 2025 Artist Humanitarian Award
At the annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in Nashville on Friday, February 21, Eric Church and Luke Combs will be co-recipients of the CRS 2025 Artist Humanitarian Award. The country superstars will be honored for all of the benevolent work they did for hurricane relief in the Carolinas in 2024. The two North Carolina natives…… More
Ty Myers’ New Debut Album, ‘The Select,’ Is Filled With His Austin, Texas Roots
Ty Myers released his 16-song debut album, The Select, on Friday (January 24) via RECORDS Nashville/Columbia Records. The 17-year-old rising country singer comes from a musical family, with his songwriter father playing regularly in the local venues in their hometown of Austin, Texas, while Myers’s grandmother played piano in church. “My earliest memory is sitting…… More
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Teams Up With Guitar Shop To Aid Animal Shelters Impacted By L.A. Wildfires
Miranda Lambert‘s MuttNation Foundation has partnered with Norman’s Rare Guitars to provide assistance to animal shelters in the Los Angeles area that have been impacted by the recent wildfires. The three-time Grammy-winning country star and guitar dealer Norm Harris will auction off a series of guitars to raise money to help benefit animals and shelters…… More
Post Malone And Shane Gillis Star In Teaser For Bud Light Superbowl LIX Ad
On Thursday (January 23), Bud Light shared a 23-second teaser for their upcoming Super Bowl LIX ad that stars crossover country superstar Post Malone alongside comedian Shane Gillis. The spot is called, “KNOCK, KNOCK… IT’S,” and it features Posty and Shane toting a case of Bud Light, ringing a doorbell while trying to get into…… More
Trace Cyrus Reveals That He And His Sisters Are ‘Genuinely Worried’ About Billy Ray Cyrus
On Wednesday (January 22), Trace Cyrus shared a concerned, heartfelt message about his father, Billy Ray Cyrus, on Instagram. The impassioned plea comes just days after Billy Ray’s trainwreck performance at Donald Trump’s inaugural ball, with Trace calling his adoptive father someone “I barely recognize now.” “It seems this world has beaten you down and…… More
2025 Oscars Will Cut Best Original Songs Performances To Focus On Honoring L.A. After Devastating Wildfires
On Thursday (January 23), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the 2025 Oscars won’t feature the standard live performances of the Best Original Songs nominees. A statement from Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang said the ceremony will instead “honor Los Angeles as a city of dreams, showcasing its…… More
Colt Ford Says He’s Ready To Tour Again After Near Fatal Heart Attack In 2024
Colt Ford announced on Instagram on Tuesday (January 21) that he is ready to return to the stage. The 54-year-old country star shared in the video post that he is planning on hitting the road soon, following the near fatal heart attack that he suffered back in April of 2024. “What’s up y’all, it’s your…… More
Bailey Zimmerman Apologizes After “Awful” Drunk Performance At Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa Festival
Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa music festival took place in Cancún, Mexico, last week (January 15-18), and Bailey Zimmerman’s set went viral for all the wrong reasons. Clips of the 24-year-old country star’s performance captured him singing off-key while also being visibly intoxicated. Zimmerman took to Instagram on Tuesday (January 21) to share an apology…… More
