Scotty McCreery will present a virtual concert via Club Cooee, an online chat community where members create avatars and interact socially. Club Cooee will host Scotty—transformed into a 3D avatar—in concert for a limited time over two weekends on April 24–26 and May 1–3. “In this unsettling time where everyone has to be physically isolated because…… MORE
Jameson Rodgers Drops New Single, “Cold Beer Calling My Name,” Featuring Luke Combs [Listen]
Singer/songwriter Jameson Rodgers has used his writing chops to co-pen tunes like Luke Bryan’s “Born Here, Live Here, Die Here,” Jason Aldean’s “Camouflage Hat” and Florida Georgia Line’s “Wish You Were On It.” The Mississippi native, who dropped his debut single, “Some Girls,” in 2019, is back with a new release of his own, “Cold…… MORE
Little Big Town, Thomas Rhett & More to Perform on ABC’s “Disney Family Singalong” on April 16
Thomas Rhett and Little Big Town are among the more than two dozen stars taking part in ABC’s The Disney Family Singalong on April 16. The show will feature “celebrities with their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes.” Thomas Rhett will perform “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman” from…… MORE
Atmos Energy Donates $2,000 To Meals On Wheels
Atmos Energy is helping feed the homebound throughout the Wichita Falls community. Tuesday, employees from the energy giant donated $2000 to THE Kitchen – Meals On Wheels. The money will be used to buy food to feed clients of Meals On Wheels. Read the complete story here. … MORE
Brad Paisley Is Hoping to Lift Spirits With His Upbeat New Single, “No I in Beer” [Listen]
In the face of quarantining and physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brad Paisley is hoping to lift spirits with his upbeat new single, “No I in Beer,” which he released at midnight on April 15. Penned by Brad and Kelley Lovelass, “No I in Beer” impacts country radio immediately. The tune is Brad’s first…… MORE
April 15: Live-Stream Calendar With Luke Combs, Cam, Matt Stell, Lindsay Ell & More
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social media. April 15 (updated throughout the day) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. CT – Facebook Cam:…… MORE
MSU Texas To Receive $4.4 Million Grant From CARES Act
Midwestern State University is set to receive a $4.4 million federal grant from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the CARES Act, US Senator John Cornyn announced. The funds are to be used to help the college respond to the effects of the coronavirus outbreak and at least 50 percent of the grant…… MORE
First Covid-19 Case Confirmed In Wilbarger County
The first coronavirus case has been confirmed in Wilbarger County, according to City of Vernon officials. Vernon officials said the patient contracted the virus in Wichita Falls and they are currently in isolation. Read more about the Wilbarger County case here.… MORE
Chase Rice to Release New 4-Song EP, “The Album Part II,” on May 15
Chase Rice announced via ABC’s Good Morning America on April 14 that he will release his new four-song EP, The Album Part II, on May 15. The Album Part II follows the release of Chase’s seven-song EP, The Album Part I, which debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in January.…… MORE
How Vernon ISD Is Addressing Special Education During Covid-19
Remote learning for students has been a challenge, but for those with disabilities, it can be even more work. In the classroom, special education teachers are able to adapt to a student’s work day-to-day. With those students now having to learn in their homes, some without internet, the Vernon ISD officials said teachers had to…… MORE
