Angaleena Presley shared news of her pregnancy on Aug. 11 with the help of Miranda Lambert and Ashley Monroe, her Pistol Annies bandmates. During Miranda’s Bandwagon Tour in Dallas, Ashley and Angaleena joined Miranda onstage, but before they dropped a note, Miranda dropped the news: “Since we’re at a hometown show and both [Ashley and…… MORE
Forbes’ List of the Highest Paid Country Stars of 2018 Includes Luke Bryan, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney & More
Forbes released its list of the 10 Highest-Paid Country Stars of the year—and some recognizable names are once again in the mix. The 5 Highest-Paid Country Stars of 2018 Luke Bryan, $52 million Garth Brooks, $45.5 million Kenny Chesney, $37 million Zac Brown Band, $31 million Blake Shelton, $28 million Luke Bryan dethroned Garth Brooks…… MORE
Rodney Crowell On ‘Ain’t Living Long Like This,’ Songwriting Success
In August 1972, 22-year-old Houston-born songwriter Rodney Crowell first arrived in Nashville, a passenger in fellow songwriter Donivan Cowart’s 1965 baby blue Chevy Impala. Much as it is today, the city was experiencing a major growth spurt. Urban renewal, an interstate highway system and the changing face of the Music City skyline were among the…… MORE
WFISD Meet The Teacher Nights Kick Off New School Year
As kids prepare to head back to school Meet the Teacher nights are getting underway all across the Wichita Falls ISD. Find out the schedule for WFISD’s Meet the Teacher events as well as those of area schools by clicking here. … MORE
BBB: Apple Is Not Calling You
The BBB has been hearing reports from consumers that are receiving calls and emails from imposters posing as Apple employees this week They are attempting to gain access to your devices to steal your information and also asking for money. Get more information about the scam here.… MORE
Country Stars and Fans Help “Ty, Kelly & Chuck” Collect More Than 194,000 Diapers for Needy Families
After 2017’s successful initiative to support U.S. Troops by sending them 100,000 Thank You letters, Ty Bentli, Kelly Ford and Chuck Wicks of morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck used their voices to support another great cause: Rally Around Radley Diaper Drive. The initial goal of the diaper drive was to collect 58,430 diapers—which was…… MORE
Brett Young Tops the Charts for the Second Straight Week With “Mercy”
For the second consecutive week, Brett Young’s “Mercy” is No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart. The breakup ballad, which was co-penned by Brett and Sean McConnell, features simple piano accompaniment with Brett’s stripped-down vocals that beckon his love interest to end their relationship with “mercy.” “Thank you to the…… MORE
Despite High Water, Wichita Falls Officials Say McNiel Drainage Project Working
McNiel Avenue in Wichita Falls used to be one of the worst flooded roads in the city before a drainage project was done to address the problem. But flooding continues to happen in that area even after the work. On Monday there was lots of water rushing down McNiel. City officials say the drainage in…… MORE
With Other Wichita Falls Water Projects Complete, Lake Ringgold Becomes Top Priority
Despite all the rain, Wichita Falls got on Monday, city leaders are always thinking about the next drought. On Tuesday Wichita Falls City Council is expected to adopt revisions to their Water Conservation and Drought Contingency plan. It’s something they’re required to do every five years. But they’re doing it six months early so they…… MORE
Carrie Underwood & Florida Georgia Line Win Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards handed out trophies on Aug. 12 at the Forum in Los Angeles for its fan-voted awards. On the country front, Carrie Underwood bested Blake Shelton, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett in the Choice Country Artist category, while Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha’s “Meant to Be” won…… MORE
