Dave Wheaton

Austin Hatch was emerging as an elite high school basketball player in 2011, when a plane crash seriously injured him, seemingly bringing the 16-year old's hoops aspirations to a screeching halt. But Hatch defied the odds Wednesday night(1/8) and returned to the court, completing a miraculous return to the sport he loves.

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Set your DVR! Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Will Hoge is making a trip to New York to perform on The Late Show With David Letterman.

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Cory Morrow stands as one of the most successful artists on the Texas music scene over the past 15 years. His one-of-a-kind voice and unique approach to songwriting sets him apart from the rest of the genre, and his longevity is proof that Morrow has a winning formula with his music. Originally scheduled for Friday, the Cory Morrow concert at the Lucky Mule Saloon has been rescheduled for Saturday night, January 18th.

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As we leave 2013 in the dust and look forward to another year of possibilities, there are some things that I believe are certain to happen. So, ripped from futuristic headlines, here are my incredibly bold predictions from the world of entertainment, sports, technology and politics

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If you watch the TV show Troubadour, TX, you've been seeing Cody Johnson emerge as one of Texas country music's elite before your eyes. Now, Johnson looks to build on his success with the release of his third CD, 'Cowboy Like Me'. Don't miss your chance to see Cody as he comes to Abilene for his CD release party on Saturday, January 25th at the Lucky Mule Saloon.

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I can honestly say that in 2013 I made the most of my time with my kids. I hope they feel the same. But when it comes to being a dad, there's always room for improvement. And, that's what New Year's resolutions are all about, right? So I have decided that my 2014 New Year's resolution is to take my kids on more time outside the house with my two kids.

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For many years, my lone New Year's resolution was to make the next year better than the previous. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn't. I suppose I should have made more specific points as I raised my champagne glass on January 1st

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David Letterman is a pretty big fan of Ray Wylie Hubbard. Last fall, his producers contacted Ray to appear on the Late Show. As a result, RWH came on the show and performed 'Mother Blues' from his newest CD 'The Grifter's Hymnal'. But Letterman had a special request that Hubbard stick around to perform an older song that isn't necessarily ideal for his CBS network television audience.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is taking a futuristic approach to remind you to drive sober. This holiday season, RoboCop has been enlisted to spread the word about the dangers of drunk driving in a public service announcement that doubles as a movie trailer.

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Shooter Jennings, son of outlaw country legends Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, has created an alternative country sound all his own. One thing is clear, he has been heavily influenced by the legends that raised him. Now, Shooter is teaming up with members of his Dad's recording and touring band, Waymore's Outlaws, for a series of special concerts. This special tour is coming to Abilene and the Lucky Mule Saloon February 1st.

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It's hard to find a news story that can bring me tears of happiness. But I have to admit, I got a little misty over this one. This is a story about a dad who, through technological advances has been given the gift of hearing after being deaf for more than 50 years. And this gift came just in time to hear his 15-year old daughter sing.

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Peter O'Toole has passed away at the age of 81. The legendary actor won several awards for his work in some of the greatest movies in cinematic history, including 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Zulu Dawn', 'Beckett' and several others. But I will always remember O'Toole for his supporting role as Governor Anthony Cloyden Hayes in 'Club Paradise'.

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