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Now Playing: Randy Rogers Band – 'Fuzzy'

Cadillac Cruz — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:05:47 +0000

If there is not a summer song for yet for 2013, I choose the new single from the Randy Rogers Band to be that song!

The new single 'Fuzzy' is the definition of having a good time, HA. If hangovers are your thing then this song is for

West Texas State Stand-Out & NBA Champion Maurice Cheeks Named New Head Coach For Detroit Pistons

Cadillac Cruz — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:52:26 +0000

Former West Texas State stand-out and NBA Champion Maurice Cheeks was named the new head coach for the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Cheeks played four years at West Texas State before being drafted in the second round of the NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Cheeks played 15 years in the NBA as a point [...]

Amarillo Parks and Recreation To Host Annual Fish Derby 2013

Amy — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:26:16 +0000

Do you love fishing? Do your kiddos love fishing? Well, get ready because Amarillo Parks and Recreation are gearing up for their annual Fish Derby! If you are always looking for fun stuff to do with your kids, nothing beats fishing. Every year the Amarillo Parks and Recreation does their best to hold free events [...]

The Gas Prices In Amarillo Are Most Expensive In Texas

Porky — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:06:08 +0000

Texas drivers have some of the cheapest gas in the country, compared to other states. Summer is here, kids are out of school, and vacations for the families are in full swing. Thursday, Texas reported the average nationwide gas price remains at $3.63 per gallon. Corpus Christi has the cheapest gas in Texas sitting at [...]

Amarillo's Second Annual Robert L. Reid ALS Memorial Walk & Roll

Cadillac Cruz — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:40:11 +0000

On Saturday, June 22 is Amarillo’s Second Annual Robert L. Reid ALS Memorial Walk & Roll. Registration begins at 8:30a at Stephen F. Austin Park (Across from Austin Middle School). The walk will start at 9a. According to ALS.org, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” is a progressive neurodegenerative disease [...]

Mosquitoes Are Back Thanks To The Rain

Porky — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:44:24 +0000

No reports yet of the West Nile virus in the area, but reports excluate around August and September. Those months are when most cases are reported and city officials hope this summer is low for the virus. Health department officials have said the recent rains have created a breeding ground for the mosquitoes around standing [...]

The Wiener Dog Nationals Are In Amarillo This Weekend [VIDEO]

Amy — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:59:10 +0000

Attention all Wiener Dog owners! The Wieneschnitzel Wiener Dog Nationals are coming to Amarillo this weekend and your dog can compete. You have your NASCAR races, your horse races, and your wiener dog races! Granted wieners aren’t as fast as greyhounds, but they are cute as can be. If you are a proud owner of [...]

The Buster Bledsoe Band Will Be Performing At Amarillo Parks and Recreation's Starlight Theater

Amy — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:07:11 +0000

Summer means hanging out in the park and listening to some good music, and that is exactly what Amarillo Parks and Recreation is doing every Tuesday night. Tonight, the Buster Bledsoe Band will be performing. For years, the Amarillo Parks and Recreation have been giving the community free events to enjoy with the family. One [...]

Scotty McCreery Reveals Details, Timeline for Second Studio Album

Billy Dukes — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:30:54 +0000

Scotty McCreery shared new music and a window for the release of his sophomore album during a CMA Music Festival fan party on Sunday (June 6), where six hundred McCreerians ate Bojangles chicken and enjoyed an eight-song acoustic set at Rocketown in Nashville. The still-untitled album is expected to be released in October, USA Today [...]

Hunter Hayes Debuts 'Encore' at Exclusive Fan Listening Party

Megan Pacella — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:30:00 +0000

On Thursday afternoon (June 6), a select group of Hunter Hayes fans -- or Hayniacs, as they like to be known -- had the opportunity to attend an exclusive listening party for Hayes' new album, 'Encore.' These lucky fans got more than just a first listen of the re-released bonus album. Hayes treated them to more than an hour of interviews and live performances.

Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.': How Will Nick Fury Appear?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:16:52 +0000

The first trailer for Marvel's Joss Whedon-directed 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' gave us a clue as to which 'Avengers' stars (beside Coulson) would make the first appearance in ABC's new series. But superheroes aren't the only Marvel characters we'd want to see. Were the man himself, Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury, to show up in Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' how would Jackson want it to be done?

Holly Tucker Finds Motivation After Blake Shelton Defends Her to Music Critic

Megan Pacella — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:18 +0000

By now, everyone should know not to mess with Blake Shelton or those close to him. After a Houston critic dissed 'The Voice' contestant Holly Tucker, Shelton took to Twitter to post a very public and very fiery response, which Tucker says she was "touched" by.

Jason Aldean Superfan Attends 100th Concert, Gets Surprise From the Singer

Christina Vinson — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:08 +0000

Jason Aldean‘s fans are a committed group, but one of them in particular, Holly Hazell, is extremely dedicated to the singer. In fact, she may be his biggest fan, as she recently attended her 100th Aldean show. Unbeknownst to her, the ‘Big Green Tractor’ hitmaker wanted to help her celebrate this monumental feat. At a [...]

Heroic Dog Saves Life of Newborn Found in Garbage

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:44:44 +0000

There’s a reason dogs are called man’s best friend. A pooch in Thailand saved the life of a newborn baby after finding the infant in a bag that had been tossed into a garbage dump. The dog, named Pui, took the bag home to one of its owners, whose niece heard Pui barking. The niece [...]

Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan + More Highlight CMA Music Fest Performances – Pictures

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:00:56 +0000

Luke Bryan jumped into the crowd to rub against his fans, Taylor Swift joined Tim McGraw and Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band stood next to Kenny Rogers and Kid Rock. There were no shortage of surprises during Thursday's (June 6) 2013 CMA Music Festival concert at LP Field in Nashville.

Scotty McCreery to Celebrate July 4 on the National Mall for 'A Capitol Fourth' Concert

Christina Vinson — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:00:54 +0000

Scotty McCreery is as American as it gets. The former 'American Idol' champion will have an especially patriotic Fourth of July celebration this year, as he'll have the opportunity to perform along with Barry Manilow and other special guests on the National Mall for the annual a Capitol Fourth concert, which draws hundred of thousands of visitors each year.

George Jones to Be Honored Through Future Monument, His Wife Announces

Christina Vinson — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:00:54 +0000

The late George Jones was a legend in country music, and his impact on the genre will live on in more ways than one. Soon, a monument will be constructed for Jones at Woodlawn Cemetery, where he is buried. In anticipation of devoted fans who will be paying their respects at his graveside — especially those who [...]

Jake Owen Targeting December for New Album Release

Christina Vinson — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:00:27 +0000

Jake Owen‘s Christmas wish list includes a new album, and he’s targeting the mistletoe-filled month to give himself and all of his devoted fans the gift of his highly-anticipated fourth studio album. Owen is well into the process of getting the record out, he tells Billboard. “I’m in the middle of almost wrapping it up, [...]

Taylor Swift Preparing to Write Next Album

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:00:04 +0000

It will likely take a couple of years, but the writing process for Taylor Swift‘s follow-up to ‘Red’ will soon begin. The singer says she’s feeling the anxiety that usually signals the start of a creative wave that builds toward a new album. “All the anxiety is starting,” she told USA Today and other reporters [...]

Gruver Police Department Is On The Verge To Be Shut Down

Porky — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:47:43 +0000

An area town may no longer have a police department. There really hasn’t been a reason to disband this police department to the chief’s knowledge. The mayor has proposed a discussion in the next city council meeting on disbanding the city’s police department. If the Gruver city council decides to disband the Police the next [...]