The City of Wichita Falls is being considered for a new industrial hemp processing facility from Dallas-based Panda Biotech, LLC. The Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC) preliminary approved a $2.8 million package last week to attract the project to this area. “Wichita Falls is one of several potential locations under consideration by Panda Biotech…… More
Inland Fisheries Wichita Falls District announced Wednesday 23,000 more Florida Largemouth Bass have been stocked into Lake Arrowhead. More information about the new stock can be found here.… More
The City of Vernon has canceled the annual Summer’s Last Blast car show and cruise. Mayor Pam Gosline made the announcement on the city’s Facebook page today. The complete story can be found here.… More
The City of Wichita Falls Animal Services Center has started operating by appointment only as of Tuesday due to staffing issues. The Animal Services Center will return to normal operations as soon as staffing levels return to normal. Click here for more information about how to contact animal services. … More
MSU Texas has implemented a new facial covering policy which will require all students, faculty, staff, visitors, vendors and contractors to wear masks while on campus. Read more about the new mask policy here.… More
Wichita County Judge Woody Gossom has issued an order restricting large outdoor gatherings in excess of 100 people. Anyone found in violation of the order will be fined up to $500 and charged with a Class C Misdemeanor. Find complete details here.… More
Kiowa Casino & Hotel has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Find more information here.… More
Two people who attended a prom in Graham on Sunday have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Young County Local Health Authority Dr. Pat Martin. More information about this story can be found here.… More
Jason Aldean released a new video for his Top 20 single, “Got What I Got.” Penned by Thomas Archer, Alex Palmer and Michael Tyler, “Got What I Got” is featured on Jason’s 2019 album, 9. “When I first heard ‘Got What I Got,’ it reminded me of something Boyz II Men would do . .…… More
Lady A, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley are among the artists performing during the 44th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on July 4. Additional performers include The Killers, John Legend and The Black Eyed Peas. Today show anchor Craig Melvin will host the two-hour televised event in New York City. After the performances,…… More
Nashville will be celebrating our nation’s 244th birthday with a virtual concert—Let Freedom Sing—on July 4. The virtual show will feature performances by John Hiatt, Lilly Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’ and Tenille Townes. Nashville residents can watch locally via television on News Channel 5 at 9 p.m. CT, while fans in other locales can stream the…… More
Robert Earl Keen will stream his Virtual Fourth on the River concert on July 4 at 7 p.m. CT via Facebook and YouTube. The live concert broadcast from REK’s Snake Barn Movie Ranch Studio in Kerrville, Texas, will feature performances from Robert Earl Keen and band, Cody Canada, Willow City Music and special guest Josh…… More
Jimmie Allen will release a new collaborative EP, Bettie James, on July 10. The seven-song EP features a host of guest artists, including Brad Paisley, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Mickey Guyton, Nelly, Noah Cyrus, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rita Wilson, Tauren Wells and Tim McGraw. “I am a fan of every artist on this project…… More
By scoring his 31st No. 1 single (“Here and Now”) this week, Kenny Chesney extended his lead on the all-time list for most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, which was created in 1990. Kenny first No. 1 on the chart was “She’s Got It All” in 1997. Most No. 1 Singles…… More
Lindsay Ell released a new visualizer video for “wAnt me back,” the lead single from her upcoming concept album, heart theory (Aug. 14). Produced by Dann Huff, heart theory is comprised of 12 tracks that journey through each stage of grief: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing and acceptance. Penned by Lindsay, Kane Brown, Matt…… More
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Kenny Chesney will ship new single, “Happy Does,” to country radio on July 20. Penned by Brad Clawson, Brock Berryhill, Greylan James and Jamie Paulin, “Happy Does” is the third single from Kenny’s 2020 album, Here and Now, following the release of Top 10 hit, “Tip of My Tongue,” and the chart-topping title track. “The…… More
