After getting back on his feet, one man pays back the kindness that was extended to him. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as our Hero of the Week.… MORE
Tag Archives: TEXAS
Garth Brooks Announces Third Stop on “Dive Bar Tour”
After taking his Dive Bar Tour to Chicago (July 15) and Bakersfield (Aug. 15), Garth Brooks announced the third stop on his seven-date tour: Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, on Sept. 23. Built in the 1870s and known as the oldest continually run dancehall in the state, the 6,000-square-foot Gruene Hall is featured on…… MORE
Hero of the Week: Officer Arthur Parker
A beloved police officer in Plano, Texas, is honored by his community. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as our Hero of the Week.… MORE
Kidde Hero of the Week: Luther Slay and The Shepherd’s Storehouse
A pastor’s dream to help his community grew into much, much more in this week’s Kidde Hero story. Have a special hero in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as the Kidde Hero of the Week.… MORE
Kidde Heroes of the Week: Andy Mitchell and Rockwall, Texas
A community combines their efforts to help a young man in need in this week’s Hero story. Have a special hero in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as the Kidde Hero of the Week.… MORE
Who’s New: Kaylee Rutland
Age: 21 Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas Lives: Nashville Single: “Pick Me Up” Twitter: @KayleeRutland Website: kayleerutland.com Influences: Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire INSIDE SCOOP Kaylee Rutland got her musical start in a children’s choir at her local church at the tender age of 8 years old. From that moment, the young singer was hooked.…… MORE
Aaron Watson Talks About the “Healthy Chip” on His Shoulder, Making Independent Music & His New Album, “Vaquero”
Jim Casey talks with Aaron Watson about working hard, persevering despite being ignored by industry bigwigs, aspiring to be the King of Texas, writing a special song for his daughter, and his new album, Vaquero, which drops on February 24. Show Participants Aaron Watson Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Links & Notes Aaron Watson’s website…… MORE
Maddie & Tae Auctioning Signed Guitars to Help Raise Money for the Families of Dead Texas Duck Hunters
Three men from South Texas were found dead on Saturday (Jan. 7) after setting out on a duck hunting expedition the day before. The three men—identified as Spencer Hall, 19, Starett Burk, 25, and Christian Ruckman, 18—went missing after launching their 17-foot boat near Caracahua Bay. The case is still under investigation, but officials said…… MORE
Watch Randy Travis Surprise a Texas Police Officer With a New Gibson Guitar for Christmas
Randy Travis and his wife, Mary, had a special Christmas surprise for Gainesville, Texas, police officer Keith Bartlett, who lost his home and most of his possessions—including his prized Gibson guitar—in a house fire on Dec. 12. Randy and Mary, who met Keith a few years earlier when he responded to a theft at their…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Schedules Texas-Sized Block Party to Celebrate Her New Pink Pistol Boutique
Miranda Lambert gave her East Texas hometown a shot of revitalization when she opened her Pink Pistol boutique in Lindale in August. The new boutique is part of downtown Lindale’s redevelopment that also features music venue/restaurant Love and War, a 15,000-seat amphitheater and city park, and the historic Pickers Pavilion for crowds of up to…… MORE
