Throughout his lifetime of making music, Leon Russell glided effortlessly from rock & roll to blues and gospel. But the singer-songwriter-pianist, who died Sundayat home in Nashville at the age of 74, had a strong affinity for country music, a relationship that Russell fostered even while working in Los Angeles, far away from his native Tulsa,…… MORE
Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day, because on Nov. 11, 1918, at 11am, fighting ended in World War I when an armistice was signed in Versailles, France. For more details on the history of Veteran’s Day, click here.… MORE
Billy Gilman moved one step closer to victory on NBC’s The Voice Monday night, earning a spot on coach Adam Levine’s team as one of the Top 12 contestants. On the first of Season 11’s live shows, as the competition winnowed down from 20 hopefuls, even Levine’s chief rival, Blake Shelton, labeled the former child…… MORE
A lot of people are heading to the polls today but one Wichita Falls voter is hoping it goes smoother for you than it did for him. He did not have a photo ID, but in Texas you can’t be turned away for that. For more on the requirements to vote in Texas, click here.… MORE
Election Day 2016 and the clamor of democracy must not be allowed to overshadow another celebration of American greatness. It’s National Harvey Wallbanger Day, when we pay our respects to the most popular cocktail of the 1970s. Those old enough to remember the 1970s probably won’t remember Harvey Wallbangers, because if you remember the 1970s at all, you probably…… MORE
The Presidential election isn’t the only focus for some North Texas voters. As Arlington voters streamed into the Tarrant County subcourthouse for early voting last week, the presidential showdown between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton wasn’t the only contentious race on their mind. Arlington residents are also deciding whether to approve public funding for a…… MORE
Prior to delivering a thrilling big band performance at Rolling Stone Country’s Live Nashville event last week, Martina McBride sat for a wide-ranging interview with Rolling Stone Country‘s cameras. The four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year opened up about empowering fellow women country artists, why she believes there is a “formula” for songwriting today…… MORE
For months, you’ve been sharing hyper-partisan memes with Facebook friends, and now you want to put your metaphorical money where your mouth is and broadcast to everybody exactly how you voted. Depending on where you live, that could be a crime. Find out more here.… MORE
Another project moving along in Henrietta is the Abbington Vista Apartments. It is just up the access road along U.S. 287 from the travel center that is currently under construction. The 48 unit complex is being built 300 ft away from the access road. For more information about the new apartments, click here… MORE
Dozens of buildings sustained “substantial damage” after a 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck an Oklahoma town that’s home to one of the world’s key oil hubs, but officials said Monday that no damage has been reported at the oil terminal. For more on the Cushing, Oklahoma earthquake, click here.… MORE
