In the just the past six months, Starbucks, Chick- Fil-A and HTeaO have opened on southwest parkway, and business owners and the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce think it’s the start of something special. “Whether it’s chain, local, large or small, does not matter if you’re doing construction here. If you’re hiring people, you’re paying…… More
It’s lights out for ERCOT’s CEO Bill Magness. He was fired Wednesday for his mismanagement of Texas’ power grid during last month’s sub-zero freezing temperatures which left over 4 million Texas residents without power and therefore, unable to heat their homes. Magness has defended his decision to begin rolling blackouts to ease the strain on…… More
Citizens of Wichita Falls who participate in the Choose to Reuse program at the Wichita Falls Organics Facility will be able to pick up a free load of compost this Saturday. Get more information here.… More
The same pancake mix and sausage cooked at the University Kiwanis Club pancake festival is being served differently this year. The club’s annual pancake festival was cancelled in January because of the pandemic. “We didn’t know what we were going to do when we cancelled the event quite frankly. We just knew we had to…… More
Nearly one year into the coronavirus pandemic, help from the federal government for small businesses who are struggling continues to be in high demand. Luckily, starting Wednesday for two weeks, the Paycheck Protection Program will open applications for places that have 20 employees or less. More details about this new, temporary eligibility requirement and how…… More
Chris Brown’s “Under the Influence” has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, earning the singer his 10th No. 1 on the tally. Brown becomes only the fifth artist to reach 10 No. 1s on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. “Under the Influence” is the third track on the extended edition of his ninth studio…… More
Rising R&B star Chlöe Bailey recently revealed the tracklist for her upcoming 14-track album In Pieces. The record, due out on March 31 via Columbia Records and Parkwood Entertainment, contains previously released singles “Pray It Away” and “How Does It Feel,” featuring Chris Brown, as well as additional collaborations with Missy Elliott (“Told Ya”) and…… More
Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers have been announced as headliners for Lollapalooza 2023. In addition, the festival will feature Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, The 1975 and Tomorrow X Together. Lollapalooza 2023 is scheduled to take place at Chicago’s Grant Park from August 3-6. The festival will take place across…… More
Alex Vaughn released her much awaited deluxe project, The Hurtbook: Homegirl Pack, featuring Summer Walker, Ari Lennox and Muni Long, via powerhouse label LVRN, last Friday (March 17). The pack contains a collection of anthems rooted in sisterhood, bold authenticity, and radical self-love, and showcases Vaughn’s ability to attract listeners with her awesome tunes. Walker…… More
The first posthumous Coolio album, Long Live Coolio, is set to arrive later this year. The record will feature material Coolio was working on prior to his death. The announcement comes along with a new single “TAG, ‘You It'” assisted by collaborators Too $hort and DJ Wino. The song and video were completed before his…… More
