In 2017 Applebee’s and IHOP, both owned by Dine Brands Global closed nearly 100 Restaurants. For 2018 more restaurants will shut down, on Tuesday, Applebee’s announced 60 to 80 locations will close and IHOP expecting 30 to 40 locations will close by the end of the year. According to the statement: “The expected closures will be…… MORE
National Margarita Day is Thursday Feb 22nd
BLUE GOOSE CANTINA: $3 Sangria Swirl Margaritas all day CANTINA LAREDO: $8 Perfect Patron ‘Ritas CHILI’S: $5 margaritas CHUY’S: $1 floaters, plus $1 off its seasonal frozen blackberry and frozen blood orange margaritas. DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE: The Grille Margarita $6 during happy hour from 4:30pm-6pm EL BOLERO: $5 House Margaritas all day. Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas EL…… MORE
Brett Young Ships New Stripped-Down Single, “Mercy,” to Country Radio [Listen]
Following back-to-back-to-back No. 1 singles “Sleep Without You,” “In Case You Didn’t Know” and “Like I Loved You” from his 2017 self-titled debut album, Brett Young will try to make it four in a row by releasing “Mercy” to country radio on Feb. 20. The breakup ballad, which was co-penned by Brett and Sean McConnell,…… MORE
EF-0 tornado damages homes in Johnson County
Homes in Desoto were also damaged from that line of storms… MORE
Academy of Country Music Reveals “Party for a Cause” Lineups for ACM Awards Weekend
The Academy of Country Music announced its roster of performers for the events surrounding ACM Awards weekend in Las Vegas on April 12–15. More than 40 country artists—including Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Kip Moore, Midland, Old Dominion and more—are scheduled to take the stage at various Vegas venues for the 6th annual Party for a…… MORE
Watch Margo Price Endure the Grind in New Video for “A Little Pain”
Margo Price dropped a new video for “A Little Pain,” a tune from her 2017 album, All American Made. Penned by Margo, “A Little Pain” features orchestration by Lester Snell, who was responsible for the string arrangements in the 2000 movie, Shaft. The new clip, which was directed by Mike Dempsey and Joshua Shoemaker, features…… MORE
Troy Gentry’s Widow Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Helicopter Company
Angela (Angie) Gentry, the widow of Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry, has filed a lawsuit against Sikorsky Aircraft Co. and Keystone Helicopter Co., the manufacturers of the helicopter Troy was in when he was killed in a crash on Sept. 8, 2017. The lawsuit claims there were multiple defects in the aircraft, including, “The dangers from…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Donates $10,000 to Injured Oklahoma Police Officer
Carrie Underwood donated $10,000 to the GoFundMe account of Justin Durrett, an assistant police chief in her hometown of Checotah, Okla., who was injured in an automobile crash on Feb. 11. Carrie donated the money under her married name, Carrie Fisher. Justin’s family members told Oklahoma City affiliate KOCO New 5 that Justin and Carrie…… MORE
Chris Young Extends “Losing Sleep Tour” With New Dates in September
Chris Young must be in demand. After initially announcing 18 winter dates for his Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour, Chris extended the tour with 12 more dates in April and May. Now, Chris has added nine new dates in September. New stops include Nashville, Charleston, Philadelphia and more. Kane Brown and Morgan Evans will serve…… MORE
Your “International Tug-Of-War Day” Wolf Fan Favorite 5 Countdown
Here’s tonight’s WOLF FAN FAVORITE FIVE, the five most popular songs in North Texas, as chosen by YOU. #995wfff Vote for your favorite song at 995thewolf.com/vote, or call in your vote, along with your requests or dedications to 888-787-1995, e-mail to [email protected], or get them to me on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995). And be sure to tune in weeknights at 9 when we count ’em down. — Bill Bowen …… MORE
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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…