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‘Luckenbach, Texas’ At 40: How Waylon Jennings Created An Outlaw Fantasy

‘Luckenbach, Texas’ At 40: How Waylon Jennings Created An Outlaw Fantasy

There isn’t much to see in the town of Luckenbach, Texas. It’s barely even a town. A sleepy, unincorporated settlement about an hour outside Austin, Luckenbach – with its lone mailbox – boasts a population of three people. Yet 40 years ago, it achieved immortality with “Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love),” a…MORE

They’re Ba-aaaaack! Satisfy Your Western Burger Craving

They’re Ba-aaaaack! Satisfy Your Western Burger Craving

Western Burgers earned a cherished place in Wichita Falls Independent School District history in the 1970s when food service worker Emaline Anderson created and served them to rave reviews in WFISD school cafeterias. The hot, steamy white rolls stuffed with cheesy seasoned hamburger meat – the ultimate comfort food — are still available for purchase…MORE

Glen Campbell: Three Of Late Singer’s Children Excluded From Will

Glen Campbell: Three Of Late Singer’s Children Excluded From Will

After Glen Campbell went public with his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s in 2011, a rift between his family members also became increasingly public. Now, three of Campbell’s children have been “specifically excluded” from the entertainer’s will, and an estate estimated to be worth $50 million or more. Find out who stands to lose out on their father’s…MORE

Grammys 2018: See The Complete List Of Nominees

Grammys 2018: See The Complete List Of Nominees

2018 Grammy nominations are here! Jay-Z leads the pack with eight nominations this year, including nods for album of the year, record of the year, song of the year and best rap album. Kendrick Lamar follows with seven nods, while Bruno Mars is the third most-nominated artist with six. SZA is 2018’s most Grammy-nominated woman…MORE

Country Music Legend Mel Tillis Has Died At 85

Country Music Legend Mel Tillis Has Died At 85

Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member Mel Tillis died early Sunday morning at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Fla., according to his publicist Don Murry Grubbs. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. The singer, songwriter, comedian and businessman, whose genuine warmth and down-home humor drew countless fans, was 85. In…MORE

Going On Vacation? WFPD Offers Free Home Checks

Going On Vacation? WFPD Offers Free Home Checks

Thousands of people will go out of town next week to spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones. For that reason, the Wichita Falls Police Department would like to remind everyone of Vacation Home Checks, a service that keeps an eye out on your home while you are away enjoying time with your family and friends.…MORE

Cannabis Defense Billboards Seen Along 287

Cannabis Defense Billboards Seen Along 287

Several billboards along 287 are turning the heads of some drivers. The seven billboards were placed by a cannabis defense attorney from Vernon to Bowie during the summer. 287 covers around 200 miles through three counties in Texoma. Read here for details about the billboards and the attorney who placed them.MORE

Disney Wish Granted For Wichita Falls Child

Disney Wish Granted For Wichita Falls Child

One wish is coming true for a Wichita Falls boy with help from the Make-A-Wish foundation. Nathaniel Martin is a 3rd grader at Burgess Elementary. It is his positive attitude that keeps him going and made Make-A-Wish is granting his wish to spend his 10th birthday at the most magical place on earth. Click here…MORE

Wichita Falls: Making Money While Going Green

Wichita Falls: Making Money While Going Green

Wichita Falls Sanitation Department has expanded a recycling program to extend the life of its landfill while also going green. The city is also making some green cash from the program. Read the complete story here.MORE

Rifle Range Road Bridge Project Underway

Rifle Range Road Bridge Project Underway

A project that has been on TxDOT’s radar is now underway. Demolition crews began tearing down the Rifle Range Bridge over 287 on Monday. More information about the demolition can be found here.MORE