WFISD honored 26 of their best teachers Thursday night at the annual Teacher of the Year banquet. But this year, the celebration was twice as nice. The district selected two final winners instead of one from the group of outstanding teachers. This year’s elementary teacher of the year was Amy Simmons from Jefferson Elementary. “I had a few…… MORE
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Joe Perry Talks Aerosmith’s ‘Options’ For Future
Although Steven Tyler recently said that Aerosmith were “probably” going to embark on a farewell tour next year, Joe Perry now says the band is only “considering” it as an option. “A farewell tour is something we’ve talked about doing for years, let’s say roughly in the last five years,” he tells Rolling Stone. “It’s just…… MORE
Iowa Park City Council Votes To Decrease Water Fees
Almost six months ago, citizens of Iowa Park felt a financial hit when the city increased water rates nearly 35 to 38 percent. Locals will now feel some relief after the City Council voted to decrease water fees by approximately 23 percent. Jerry Flemming, Iowa Park City Manager, says this is because the city underestimated water…… MORE
Steve Miller Rants At Rock Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
Steve Miller was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Friday night, but apparently he didn’t enjoy the experience. Speaking in the press room after his induction, Miller, 72, insisted, “The whole process needs to be changed … It doesn’t need to be this hard. There’s nothing fancy going on out there that requires all…… MORE
Vince Neil Cited For Battery In Las Vegas Scuffle
Vince Neil was cited for battery following an incident Thursday in Las Vegas where the Mötley Crüe singer allegedly assaulted a woman who was seeking actor Nicolas Cage’s autograph. A Las Vegas police spokesperson confirmed that Neil was under investigation after the woman told police that Neil came up from behind and grabbed her by the…… MORE
Campus Carry Policy Proposals Submitted At MSU
In just about four months, the new campus carry law will go into effect at universities across the state. Many schools have already released new guidelines for campus carry including designated gun-free zones. Midwestern State University is finally joining that conversation after releasing a new list of recommendations and proposed policies. A campus carry task force…… MORE
WF Chamber CEO: Wind Farms Could Threaten Sheppard
The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce & Industry sent a newsletter this week reminding recipients of Sheppard Air Force Base’s economic impact on the area, saying we shouldn’t “shoot ourselves in the foot” regarding possible wind energy developments in Clay County. Henry Florsheim, president and CEO of the chamber, wrote in the newsletter Wednesday that…… MORE
Poison Will Reunite ‘without a doubt’ Says Michaels
Poison frontman Bret Michaels won’t say when but insists band will perform together again when the time is right Bret Michaels says Poison will reunite “without a doubt.” The frontman – who tours regularly as a solo artist – has not played with Poison since 2012. And while he hasn’t put a date on it,…… MORE
Jimmie Van Zant Has Died: Cousin Of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ronnie Van Zant Was 59
Jimmie Van Zant, cousin of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ronnie Van Zant and a musician in his own right, has died. “We know you’re lookin’ down on us from rock ‘n’ roll heaven, Jimmie,” Lynyrd Skynyrd posted on Facebook Thursday. “It is with a very heavy heart that we inform you that Jimmie Van Zant has passed away today…… MORE
Kiss To Embark On Freedom To Rock Tour This Summer
Kiss have announced their Freedom to Rock summer tour that will find the Destroyer crew performing in over 25 cities that they haven’t visited in over a decade, as well as concerts in four cities they’ve never played before. The 35-date trek kicks off July 7th in Boise, Idaho and wraps two months later in Huntington,…… MORE
