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
Shaboozey Reflects On The Success Of His Chart-Topping Breakout Hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Ahead of his performance at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards on Thursday (December 12), Shaboozey took part in an video interview with the publication where he discussed his friendship with Morgan Wallen, his love of Medium Build, and the record-tying, chart-topping success of his crossover hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” “It’s crazy,” Shaboozey said of…… More
Keith Urban Reflects Back To When Taylor Swift Opened For Him During 2009 Tour
During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Thursday (December 12), Keith Urban shared memories of the time when a 19-year-old Taylor Swift was his opening act during his 2009 Escape Together World Tour. Urban went on to bring the creative experience full circle by duetting with Swift on “That’s When,” from her reworked…… More
Post Malone Receives Platinum Certification For ‘F-1 Trillion’ And 5X-Platinum Certification For “I Had Some Help”
On Thursday (December 12), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that Post Malone’s hit-filled, star-studded debut country album, F-1 Trillion, has been certified Platinum, marking one million units sold. That album’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single, “I Had Some Help” (feat. Morgan Wallen), was also certified 5x-Platinum by the RIAA, while Posty’s…… More
Morgan Wallen Pleads Guilty In Chair-Throwing Incident, Sentenced To Seven Days Incarceration At DUI Education Center
Morgan Wallen pleaded guilty to reduced misdemeanor reckless endangerment charges in a Nashville court on Thursday (December 12). The country superstar was then sentenced by the judge to seven days of incarceration at a DUI Education Center. Wallen was also given two years probation, one year for each of Wallen’s misdemeanor charges for reckless endangerment…… More
Taylor Swift Takes Home 10 Trophies At The 2024 Billboard Music Awards, Becoming The Winningest Artist In The Show’s History
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards took place on Thursday night (December 12), and just like the rest of the year in music, the evening belonged to Taylor Swift. The pop superstar took home 10 awards at the ceremony, including the night’s biggest award, Top Artist, as well as Top Billboard 200 Album for The Tortured…… More
Mediabase Shares The Top 10 Most Played Artists On US Country Radio In 2024
Mediabase has just revealed the Top Ten most-played artists on US Country Radio in 2024. “Love Somebody” and “Lies Lies Lies” hitmaker Morgan Wallen landed the No. 1 spot as the most played artist on country radio over the last year. Wallen was closely followed by “Save Me” chart-topper Jelly Roll in the second spot.…… More
2024 CMA Touring Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees have been revealed for the Country Music Association’s 2024 CMA Touring Awards. These awards pay tribute to the hardworking, behind-the-scenes members of country music’s touring industry. Categories for the the 19th Annual CMA Touring Awards include Crew of the Year, Coach/Truck Driver of the Year, Manager of the Year, Touring Musician of the…… More
Blake Shelton Producing New Documentary On Country Legend Keith Whitley
Blake Shelton and his wife Gwen Stefani recently wanted to watch a documentary on unsung country star Keith Whitley. Shelton was shocked to find out that one didn’t exist, so he decided to take it upon himself to make one happen. Shelton is now the co-producer on a forthcoming documentary on the life and music…… More
