The city of Burkburnett is taking new safety measures to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. City Hall, the police station and municipal court have been closed to the public. Burkburnett city manager Lawrence Cutrone adds this was done after COVID-19 cases have kept growing in Wichita County and across the state. More details…… More
The hot temperatures that we are seeing means there is likely to be people out enjoying the warm weather, which could be dangerous to the elderly if they are not careful. Hot weather threats mixed with the pandemic, could have the elderly even more vulnerable than usual during this time. More information about seniors and…… More
The State Fair of Texas has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Fair officials say being friendly, lending a helping hand and looking out for others are essential traits of Texans and that those traits matter more than ever this year. Read the complete story here.… More
Pamlico Air was founded in 2019 and has now expanded to Wichita Falls. Their production lines make air filters, and this plant has created more than 100 new jobs for those in and around Wichita Falls. Read more about Pamlico Air’s new Wichita Falls facility here.… More
Air Tractor in Olney is giving back to the community. Read more about their generous donation here.… More
At least seven counties across Texoma now are exempt from the governor’s order mandating masks be worn inside businesses. That exemption is for counties with less than 20 active cases of COVID-19, not total cases. Archer County it on that list. Read the full story here.… More
The 2020 Texas-Oklahoma Fair has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, the Wichita Falls Founder Lions Club announced Thursday. More information about this story and the official cancellation notice can be found here.… More
Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order Thursday requiring face coverings to be worn in buildings or outdoor spaces open to the public whenever maintaining six feet of social distancing is not feasible. More information about this executive order can be found here.… More
Darius Rucker and wife Beth announced they are splitting up after almost 20 years of marriage. Darius shared a statement via Instagram on July 11: “Beth and I would like to share that after much reflection we have made the decision to consciously uncouple. We remain close friends and parenting partners and continue to be…… More
From performers and special guests to times and channel, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about CMA Best of Fest. Date: July 13 Time: 8 p.m. ET & PT/7 p.m. CT & MT Channel: ABC Host: Luke Bryan Show: The three-hour concert event will feature more than 25 performances from past CMA…… More
![Rascal Flatts Share New Song, “Quick, Fast, in a Hurry,” Featuring Rachel Wammack [Listen]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/338/2020/07/10094753/Rascal-Flatts-JS.jpg)
Rascal Flatts—comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney—released a new song, “Quick, Fast, in a Hurry,” from their upcoming EP, How They Remember You. The new seven-song EP will drop on July 31. The EP includes six brand-new tracks, as well as a rendition of Kenny Rogers’ “Through the Years.” Penned by…… More
![Tim McGraw to Release 16th Studio Album, “Here On Earth,” on Aug. 21 [Watch New Video for Title Track]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/338/2020/07/10083045/Tim-McGraw-TA.jpg)
Tim McGraw announced he will release his 16th studio album, Here On Earth, on Aug. 21. Buoyed by the May release of the album’s lead single, “I Called Mama,” the upcoming project will be Tim’s first solo release since 2015’s Damn Country Music. Tim and wife Faith Hill released a duets album, The Rest of…… More
![Charley Pride, Darius Rucker & Jimmie Allen: 3 Generations of Black Country Artists Record New Song, “Why Things Happen” [Listen]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/338/2020/07/10074810/Darius-Rucker-Jimmie-Allen-Charley-Pride.jpg)
Three generations of Black country artists—Charley Pride, Darius Rucker and Jimmie Allen—have come together to record a new song, “Why Things Happen.” Penned by Jimmie, Cary Barlowe, Brandon Day and Tate Howell, “Why Things Happen” is featured on Jimmie’s new collaborative EP, Bettie James, which dropped on July 10. Jimmie revealed that he co-penned the…… More
![Charlie Daniels’ Funeral to Be Live Streamed on July 10 [Links Provided]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/338/2020/07/09183151/Charlie-Daniels-JS.jpg)
Charlie Daniels’ funeral service at World Outreach Church (1921 State Highway 99, Murfreesboro, Tenn.) on July 10 will be live streamed at 11 a.m. CT. Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Gretchen Wilson and Trace Adkins will perform during the service. The service will be live streamed via World Outreach Church’s Facebook page and website, as well as…… More
The Academy of Country Music revealed the 56th ACM Awards will take place on April 18, 2021. The show will air live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. Additional details, including the host(s) or location, were not announced. Since 2006, the show has aired from Las Vegas, excluding 2015 (Houston) and 2020 (Nashville). The 55th…… More
The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,933rd consecutive Saturday night broadcast on July 18 with a showcase featuring a pair of Opry members from Oklahoma: Reba McEntire and Vince Gill. The one-hour show will air live on Circle Television at 7 p.m. CT, as well as stream live on Circle’s YouTube. “The Grand Ole…… More
