Gas prices in the Lone Star State have dropped for the second week in a row. The statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.09 according to AAA Texas. Find more information about gas prices across Texas here.… MORE
Wichita Falls Emergency Center Hosting Free Breakfast For First Responders
A local emergency center in Wichita Falls is going to host a ‘Burritos for Badges’ breakfast to honor first responders in the county. The breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27 from 7-10am at Neighbors Emergency Center, 3939 Kell. More details about the breakfast can be found here. … MORE
Inside Metallica’s Mammoth WorldWired Tour, Their Biggest Trek Ever
“Do you always do that?” Metallica’s hulking frontman, James Hetfield, asks Lars Ulrich, a hint of agitation in his voice. The two are facing each other in the “Tuning Room,” where the band typically rehearses before a show. It’s roughly 20 minutes to showtime on the first night of the tour, at Baltimore’s M&T Bank…… MORE
Steve Earle Talks New Album, Why He ‘Wanted To Hate Merle Haggard’
For the vast majority of Steve Earle’s studio LPs, beginning with the 1986 neo-traditional classic Guitar Town, he has used other inspiring works to build a sonic template before recording. For his latest, the raucous So You Wannabe an Outlaw, out today, the Texas-born musician, novelist and actor unapologetically channels Waylon Jennings – in particular, the…… MORE
The Ad That Rocketed Two Careers…50 Years On
On June 17, 1967 – 50 years ago today – an advertisement appeared in the New Musical Express, the famed British pop music weekly. That issue’s cover had a picture of The Monkees, while spread out within the first few pages were stories on The Small Faces, Melody, The Rolling Stones and others. And tucked…… MORE
Vince Gill Talks Joining The Eagles: ‘I Feel I’m A Great Fit’
When Vince Gill joined the Eagles last month for his first rehearsal with the storied band, ahead of the group’s two reunion shows at July festival gigs in New York and L.A., the country singer-guitarist had to pinch himself. “It was a surreal experience,” he says, sitting on a couch in his home studio in…… MORE
We Must Be Dreaming, Because Ted Nugent Just Said Something We Never, Ever Expected To Hear Him Say
Rock fans, hold onto your seats – you’re about to see a kinder, gentler Ted Nugent. No, it’s not April Fools Day and you’re not dreaming, either. Whaaaaaat? Nuge is goin’ soft on us?! Uncle Ted has publicly sworn to renounce the ‘hateful rhetoric’ that’s been his hallmark over the years, promising to take a more…… MORE
Texoma School District Named ‘Google For Education Reference District’
City View ISD has been named as a Google for Education Reference District. There are only 6 districts in The Lone Star State that have been recognized with this honor. Congratulations to City View ISD officials, educators and students! More details about this award can be found here.… MORE
WF Councilors To Consider Spending Millions On New Buses, Water Utility Project
Wichita Falls City Council members will be considering many resolutions at the June 20th meeting. Among the agenda items include redevelopment efforts at Highpoint Village I and II Apartments and Country Park Apartments, purchase of three low-floor city buses, award a bid and contract for the 2017 Water Budget Utilities Improvement Project and discuss an ordinance that…… MORE
A Ballgame Of Unity, Spirit, Friendly Rivalry, Won By Dems
Republicans and Democrats joined in a spirited, friendly rivalry Thursday at their annual Congressional Baseball game, many fresh from the penetrating horror of the ballfield shooting rampage a day earlier and all playing in honor of their grievously wounded colleague. Find more details about the game, the investigation into the shooting that took place during…… MORE
