NEW LAW BEGINS IN ONE WEEK — Next Thursday Sept 1st – Statewide Texting while driving ban goes into law. Individual cities in Texas have their own city-wide texting and driving bans but new law is Statewide. House Bill 62, prohibits drivers on public roads from using a wireless communication device (i.e., a cell phone) to…… MORE
The Powerball jackpot of $759 Million Had One Winner in Massachusetts
The Powerball amount increased by the time of drawing to $758.7 million jackpot — the second-largest Powerball jackpot in history. The numbers drawn: 6, 7, 16, 23, 26. Powerball: 4. This is second biggest jackpot since the $1.6 billion prize shared by three people in January 2016. In Wednesday night’s drawing, there were $2 million winners…… MORE
This Week’s Wednesday Night “Checkin’ In” Facebook Live Session…
Had another FUN time chatting with you tonight! Thanks for joining me. We talked about (among other things) PowerBall, Monday’s Solar Eclipse, Hurricane Harvey, all the FUN ways YOU can WIN with us at 995thewolf.com, wished Cynthia a happy 15th, and Cam a happy 21st birthday and MORE! We also welcomed a “Newbie” to the “Wolfpack” of viewers. I LOVE the live interaction we get…… MORE
Costco Has 15 Acres Ready to Build New Store in McKinney
Opening date for McKinney location (corner of at Hardin Boulevard and US 380) was October 1st, but Costco has made a correction now saying they will not give an opening date yet. Wholesale Club has purchased 15.5 acres in McKinney’s Headington Heights area and plans to build a 150,000 store that will include a tire service…… MORE
Your “Sponge Cake 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. Brought to you by Southern Junction in Rockwall. #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 post ’em on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995). And be sure to tune in weeknights at 9 when we count ’em down. 5.…… MORE
Michael Ray: Get To You Tour
Michael Ray will hit the road this fall for his headlining Get To You Tour, with support from Devin Dawson. The 15-date tour kicks off on Oct. 5 in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and makes stops in San Antonio, Charlotte, Louisville and more before capping in Warrendale, Pa., on Dec. 9. Tickets for some of the dates…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Jon Pardi’s Gold Certification, Miranda Lambert’s British Invasion, Brantley Gilbert’s Harleys & More
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Miranda Lambert performs in England for the first time. Dierks Bentley presents Jon Pardi with a gold record. Kelsea Ballerini celebrates Top 40 success. Reba visits…… MORE
Watch Blake Shelton Thank Country Radio in New Video That Features His 24 No. 1 Hits
It may not be Thanksgiving, but that hasn’t stopped Blake Shelton from showing his gratitude this week. After thanking Nashville songwriters for their “incredible” contributions to his musical catalogue in a Facebook post on Aug. 21, Blake released a video on Twitter today (Aug. 23) in which he thanked country radio for “lettin’ me entertain…… MORE
Photo Gallery: Inside Loretta Lynn’s New Hall of Fame Exhibit as Brandy Clark, Kacey Musgraves & Margo Price Honor the Icon
Family, friends, colleagues and industry insiders gathered at the Country Music Hall of Fame last night (Aug. 22) to celebrate Loretta Lynn’s new exhibit, Loretta Lynn: Blue Kentucky Girl. Although Loretta was not present—she hasn’t made a public appearance since suffering a stroke in May—artists Margo Price, Brandy Clark and Kacey Musgraves stepped onto the stage…… MORE
NCD Exclusive: Luke Bryan Talks About New Single and Upcoming Album: “I Still Get as Stressed as Ever” But “It’s Pretty Special Stuff”
Early this morning (Aug. 23), Luke Bryan released a new single, “Light It Up,” which is the first single from his upcoming sixth studio album due later this year. The new tune focuses on the singer’s unrequited love for a girl as he beckons her to “light it up,” a reference to calling him back…… 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…