The Country Music Association has revealed its 2016 choices for induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees in the categories of “Modern Era Artist,” “Veteran Era Artist” and “Non-Performer” were announced March 29 during a live press conference hosted by Hall of Fame member and rock/country legend Brenda Lee. Entering the…… MORE
Hear Keith Urban’s Vibrant New Single ‘Wasted Time’
Keith Urban’s brand-new single, “Wasted Time” is three minutes and 41 seconds of sheer exhilaration. The fast-paced, pop-laced tune waxes nostalgic on the magical younger years when “wasted time” — swinging on ropes, listening to Guns ‘N Roses and dashboard drumming — were some of the best times of his life. Co-written by Urban, Greg…… MORE
Eric Paslay Announces ‘Dressed In Black’ Album
Eric Paslay debuted his newest single “High Class” – and accompanying hip-swinging dance moves – back in the fall, and now there will be an album to follow in its groove-heavy wake. Dressed in Black, the singer’s sophomore LP, will be released this summer, produced by Marshall Altman. Like on his self-titled 2014 debut, Paslay had…… MORE
Randy Travis, Charlie Daniels Set For Country Music Hall Of Fame
In an emotional press conference in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s rotunda on Tuesday morning, three new recipients of country music’s highest honor, the Country Music Hall of Fame, were announced. Country Music and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Brenda Lee was charged with introducing the three new inductees, but…… MORE
Bowie ISD Talks: CTE Program Progress And Security Camera Installation
Bowie Independent School District officials met Monday night and discussed the progress of the career and technology education and veterinary technician programs offered at the high school. Board members said these courses are preparing students for a career, not just college. Representatives from Cross Timbers Veterinary Hospital in Bowie, who work with the district, agree. This is the first year…… MORE
Deputies Find Hash Lab In U-Haul Truck
Wichita County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested one man over the weekend after finding a hash lab inside a U-Haul truck. Deputies saw the U-Haul closely following a Toyota on US 287 around 11am Saturday. When deputies pulled the car and truck over, both drivers had conflicting stories. They searched the Toyota and found over $11,000, which the…… MORE
Spring Allergies Have Sprung
Spring is in the air and so is the pollen. The warmer weather across Texoma has turned into a battle ground for allergy sufferers. “I think we’ve all been experiencing a lot of allergies. I live in Wichita Falls and work in Vernon and Vernon is worse,” Brent Crihfield said. The spring allergy season is something…… MORE
Glen Campbell In Final Stages Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Almost five years after his initial diagnosis, Glen Campbell is now in the final stages of Alzheimer’s. Sources close to the country icon tell Rolling Stone Country that he has been in Stage Seven of the degenerative brain disease for some time now and is unable to communicate. Campbell is currently living in a Nashville memory care…… MORE
AMC’s Purchase Of Carmike Cinemas Could Bring Changes To Sikes Senter 10
AMC Theatres has purchased Carmike Cinemas in a deal worth $1.1 billion. This will give the movie theater chain more than 600 theater locations in 45 states, including the one in Sikes Senter Mall. In a press release issued by AMC, officials from the company said they plan on bringing premium food, drinks and 400 recliner seats to Carmike…… MORE
Wichita Falls City Councilors Find Company In Breach Of 1.3 Million Dollar Contract
Wichita Falls City Councilors terminated a contract Tuesday after a company failed to complete a nearly $1.3 million project. It was part of the Phase 1: Hike and Bike Trail on Seymour Highway. City Councilors awarded the bid for that project back in November 2014. Then in January 2015, the city entered into a contract with Mega…… MORE
