The Music City Walk of Fame inducted four new members—Ben Folds, Brenda Lee, Jeannie Seely and Ray Stevens—during a ceremony on Aug. 21. The Music City Walk of Fame—created in 2006—is a tribute to artists of all genres who have contributed to the world through song and made a significant contribution to the music industry…… MORE
Watch Lindsay Ell Perform “Criminal” With Kristian Bush at Rooftop Concert
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held its fifth of six Rooftop on the Row concerts on Aug. 21 in Nashville. Abby Anderson kicked off the night’s festivities atop the BMI building, before Lindsay Ell headlined the event with special guest Kristian Bush of Sugarland. Lindsay treated the concertgoers to a number of tunes from her 2017…… MORE
Gretchen Wilson Arrested at Connecticut Airport for Minor Disturbance
“Redneck Woman” singer Gretchen Wilson was arrested for “breach of peace” at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, on Aug. 21. TMZ reports that the on-flight disturbance was the result of Gretchen trying to use an occupied bathroom—words and threatening hand gestures were exchanged in the aftermath. Gretchen was subsequently arrested and charged with…… MORE
Dustin Lynch Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry
More than six years after making his Grand Ole Opry debut on March 2, 2012, Dustin Lynch was invited to join the esteemed organization during last night’s (Aug. 21) Opry showcase. Dustin received the surprise invite from Trace Adkins, who was celebrating his 15th anniversary as an Opry member. “Being a member of the Grand…… MORE
Wichita County Becoming Regular Campaign Spot For Candidates
Democratic Candidate for Texas Attorney General Justin Nelson was in Texoma on a campaign stop Tuesday and he asked residents about what they want to see in their next Attorney General. Nelson said he stopped in Wichita Falls at the Democratic Headquarters because it’s an incredibly important part of Texas and the state’s economy. It…… MORE
WCSO Patrolling Rural Areas More Despite No New Deputies Being Added
Wichita County Sheriff David Duke is working even harder to bump up patrols in rural areas after he came under fire during a County Commissioners meeting last week. Electra and Punkin Center residents complained about a lack of deputies patrolling their neighborhoods. Sheriff Duke said it is difficult to monitor the entire area at all times.…… MORE
Watch Brothers Osborne’s Twisting New “Shoot Me Straight” Video
Following the released of their award-winning video for “It Ain’t My Fault,” John and TJ Osborne of Brothers Osborne are back with more hijinks in their new clip for “Shoot Me Straight.” Once again utilizing the directorial skills of Wes Edwards and Ryan Silver, the mockumentary-styled video for “Shoot Me Straight” features the Brothers rejecting…… MORE
Downtown Wichita Falls Crosswalk Art Starts This Week
Work on the first crosswalk art installation in downtown Wichita Falls starts Tuesday morning on 7th and Indiana. Brea’n Thompson, whose work can be seen at 8th Street Coffee House, is doing the entire intersection while other local artists will take on the five others. More details about the project can be found here.… MORE
WFISD Board Approves Superintendent’s Contract & Budget
Wichita Falls ISD board members discussed changes to the superintendent’s contract and the budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year at Monday night’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Kuhrt said the board did approve a one-percent salary raise for his contract that ends in 2023. This brings his salary from $208,000 to $212,000. That number also includes…… MORE
WFISD Recognizes Schools Removed From ‘IR’ Campus List
Three Wichita Falls ISD schools were recognized for their hard work during Monday night’s school board meeting. Find out which schools were removed from the IR list by clicking here.… MORE
