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
The Outlaw’s James Cook Way Too Early Show is where you can win tickets to the Born & Raised Festival in Pryor, Oklahoma this September! To win, keep it on The OUTLAW!
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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
Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest Reveals Star-Studded Lineup
On Location and Bud Light have announced a star-studded lineup for the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Festival. Celebrating its fourth year, the three-night festival is scheduled to take place from Thursday, February 9, to Saturday, February 11, at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Thursday night will kick off with Paramore and a special guest…… More
Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean And Brooks & Dunn To Headline TidalWave Music Festival
The TidalWave Music Festival will return in 2023, with Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn and Thomas Rhett confirmed as headliners. The second edition of the three-day beachfront festival is schedule to take place on Friday, August 11, through Sunday, August 13, at the Atlantic City Beach in New Jersey. The festival will also feature performances…… More
Shania Twain Adds 2023 ‘Queen Of Me’ Tour Dates
Grammy award-winning music icon Shania Twain has added five new dates to her highly anticipated 2023 “Queen of Me” Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will now hit 48 cities across 54 dates within North America and Europe next year. The “Queen of Me” Tour kicks off on April 28 at Spokane Arena in…… More
Dolly Parton Reveals Plans To Open Museum In Nashville
Dolly Parton has revealed that she plans to open a museum in Nashville within the next couple of years. “I’m going to have a museum here [in Nashville] pretty soon,” Parton told the Tennessean. Parton, who already has the Chasing Rainbows Museum inside her iconic Dollywood Theme Park, revealed that she wants to open another closer…… More
Eric Church, Manager John Peets Launch Solid Entertainment
Eric Church has announced the formation of Solid Entertainment, which brings all his endeavors under one umbrella organization. The company, conceived as an “all-inclusive enterprise,” will oversee investments surrounding his new SiriusXM Channel “Outsiders Radio”; downtown Nashville venue, bar and restaurant, Chief’s; in-house merchandise operation; and his fan club, the Church Choir. The country music…… More
Lainey Wilson Debuts Another New Song ‘New Friends’ On ‘Yellowstone’
Lainey Wilson debuted another new original song, “New Friends,” during an episode of Paramount Network’s smash hit series “Yellowstone.” Wilson stars as a country music singer named “Abby,” a role that co-creator Taylor Sheridan made specifically for her, who befriends “Ryan,” a ranch hand at Yellowstone and a livestock agent, played by Ian Bohen. Wilson…… More
Brett Young Announces 2023 ‘5 Tour 3 2 1’ Dates
Brett Young has announced a 2023 U.S. tour and a new version of his song, “You Ain’t Here To Kiss Me.” Called “Brett Young: 5 Tour 3 2 1,” the two month-long tour will kick off on March 30, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, and conclude on May 20 in Los Angeles. Young will release the…… More
Shania Twain Releases Deluxe Edition Of ‘Come On Over’ Featuring Duets With Elton Joh, Chris Martin
Country superstar Shania Twain has released a deluxe edition of her 1997 classic Come on Over as part of Apple Music’s holiday countdown from Apple Music With Love. The deluxe edition Twain’s third studio album features a few star-studded duets and two live versions of her hit “You’re Still the One.” One version, which was…… More
