(Rio Grande Valley) Edinburg, Texas posted a note on their door that read: “Dear Customers, It is with great sadness to announce that the last Blockbuster in Texas will close it’s doors. We thank you so much for all the years of loyalty. At its peak in 2004, Blockbuster employed about 58,500 oeople in the U.S. and…… MORE
Fort Worth Pays Homeless People to Pick Up Trash
The program is called ‘Clean Slate’ and is giving homeless people a chance to turn their life around and that starts with earning money. Many live in homeless shelters and this program cleans the city of trash and pays homeless people a way to earn income. The city pays for it. The shelter runs it. “It…… MORE
Brothers Osborne Announce April 20 Release of Sophomore Album, “Port Saint Joe”
Brothers Osborne announced they will release their highly anticipated sophomore album, Port Saint Joe, on April 20. The album’s title reflects the small town on the Florida coast where the siblings, John and TJ, recorded the album. John and TJ co-penned every track on the 10-song offering, including lead single, “Shoot Me Straight.” Other songwriters…… MORE
2018 Grammy Awards: Everything a Country Music Fan Needs to Know About Sunday Night
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2018 Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 28. The Notes Date: Jan. 28 Location: Madison Square Garden Time: 7:30 p.m ET Channel: CBS Live Stream: CBS All Access Host: James Corden Red Carpet: CBS/6:30 p.m. Non-Televised Awards:…… MORE
Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris and More Added as Performers to Grammy Lineup
Grammy-winning country stars Chris Stapleton and Emmylou Harris have been added to the lineup for the Grammy Awards on Jan. 28. Chris, who has won two Grammys, and Emmylou, who has won 13 Grammys, join previously announced country performers Brothers Osbourne, Eric Church, Maren Morris and Little Big Town. Other performers include Alessia Cara, Cardi…… MORE
Watch Midland Perform “Make a Little” on “The Late Show”
In the lead-up to the Grammy Awards on Jan. 28, the boys from Midland—Jess Carson, Cameron Duddy and Mark Wystrach—dropped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Jan. 23 to perform their single, “Make a Little.” Co-penned by the trio with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, “Make a Little” is currently No. 17 on…… MORE
Woman Facing Homelessness Wins $25K for Life
A Michigan woman, Shawna Donnelly, 50, said she was nearly homeless when she bought a ticket at 7-Eleven store for January 15th drawing for ‘$25,000 for life’ game. She won but has decided instead of collecting the $25,000 each year, she chose the lump sum of $390,000, which she picked up on Monday. Who else is…… MORE
Your “National Pie 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…